Saturday, 28 Dec, 2024

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Windies set Bangladesh 262-run target

DHAKA: West Indies set a 262-run target for Bangladesh by losing nine wickets in stipulated 50 overs in the match of the tri-nation ODI series in Castle Avenue, Dublin Tuesday (May 7). Earlier, West Indies won the toss and let the Tigers field first. Shai Hope secured his sixth ODI

West Indian batsman Seymour Nurse passes away

Seymour Nurse, the legendary West Indian batsman, passed away on Monday (May 6), at the age of 85 after suffering from illness for a long period of time.  Nurse, who played 29 Tests between 1960 and '69, was arguably one of the more attractive batsmen in world cricket in that era.

West Indies win toss, choose to bat

DHAKA: West Indies have won the toss and elected to bat against Bangladesh in the match of the tri-series at Clontarf Cricket Club, Dublin on Tuesday (May 7). The match will start at 3:45pm (Bangladesh time). The last time these two teams met, Bangladesh won the bilateral one-day

Ireland A defeats Bangladesh in practice match

DHAKA: Bangladesh suffered a loss by 88 runs to Ireland A team 'Ireland Wolves' in the one-off practice match at Hills Cricket Club Ground in Dublin Sunday (May 5). Ireland Wolves won the toss and opted to bat first. They collected 307 runs by 8 wickets with James

Bangladesh, Laos joint champions as final called-off

DHAKA: The final match of Bangamata U-19 Women's International Gold Cup was cancelled due to the adverse weather caused by cyclonic storm Fani. Two finalists-- Bangladesh and Laos were declared joint champions in the first edition of the tournament. Bangladesh and Laos U-19

Sangakkara first non-British President of MCC

Kumar Sangakkara, the former Sri Lanka captain, has been announced as the first non-British President of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), and will take up his one-year post on October 1, 2019. Sangakkara's nomination was announced by the current President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC

Messi scores twice as Barcelona take control of semi-final

Lionel Messi's two second-half goals - including a stunning free-kick - earned Barcelona a handsome advantage and left Liverpool with an almighty task in their Champions League semi-final. The Reds were in the ascendancy despite going behind to Luis Suarez's first-half strike -

Tigers leave for Ireland series, World Cup

DHAKA: Bangladesh National Cricket Team left here for Ireland to play a tri-series that will help them get preparation for the ICC cricket World Cup slated to begin May 30 in England and Wales. Tigers, under the leadership of Mashrafe Bid Mortaza, left Dhaka around 10:30am on Wednesday

Neymar apologizes for punching heckler

Neymar Jr. has landed himself in hot water after punching a heckling fan, leaving the victim with a bloody nose and lip. The Paris Saint-Germain forward was clearly frustrated after losing their match against Stade Rennais F.C. in Saturday's French Cup final. When PSG's players

Team Mashrafe meet PM at Gonobhaban

DHAKA: National Cricket Team met Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina before leaving Dhaka for Ireland to play in the tri-series and the ICC World Cup in England and Wales. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president, director, coaching staff and other officials also accompanied them. Team

Tigers fly to Ireland Wednesday

DHAKA: Bangladesh National Cricket Team is getting a good chance to prepare for ICC cricket World Cup as they will play in tri-series in Ireland just before the tournament. Tigers, under the leadership of Mashrafe Bid Mortaza, will leave Dhaka on Wednesday (May 1) to play the

Ireland announce squad for Tri-Series

Ireland have announced their squad for the one-off ODI against England on May 3 and for the first half of their Tri-Series involving Bangladesh and West Indies. William Porterfield will once again lead the side, while the 14-man squad includes two players yet to make their ODI debuts

Shakib misses WC photo session, Papan terms ‘sad’

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has unveiled jersey for National Cricket Team for upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. Among 15 players of the World Cup squad, 14 players were present in the jursey unveiling programme. Shakib Al Hasan was absent. BCB President Nazmul

5th Walton surfing championship ends in Cox's Bazar

COX'S BAZAR: Three-day long Walton 5th National Surfing Championship concluded on Cox's Bazar beach on Sunday (April 28).   More than 100 surfers from 10 organizations took part in the competition held at Laboni Point of the world's longest sea beach.  Md Yunus, Md

Taskin, Reza recalled for Ireland series

DHAKA: Pacer Taskin Ahmed and all-rounder Farhad Reza has been recalled to the Bangladesh Squad for the Ireland Tri-Nation Series, scheduled to begin in next month.  BCB, in its verified facebook page, on Sunday (April 28) said, “Taskin Ahmed and Farhad Reza have been included in

Messi seals another La Liga title for Barcelona

Barcelona have been crowned La Liga champions once again after Lionel Messi's strike helped the Catalans to a 1-0 win over Levante on Saturday.  Ernesto Valverde's men went into the game knowing that only a victory would allow them to wrap up the title this weekend. 

USA, Oman, Papua New Guinea, Namibia secure ODI status

The US, Oman, and PNG attained ODI status for the upcoming World Cup Qualifying cycle and will take their place in CWC League 2 alongside Scotland, the UAE and Nepal. United States Cricket Team beat Hong Kong by 84 runs in the WCL Division 2 to attain one-day International (ODI) status

Neymar banned for 3 European games

Paris St-Germain forward Neymar has been banned by Uefa for three European games for insulting match officials on Instagram after the Champions League last-16 defeat by Manchester United. The Brazilian called referee Damir Skomina's late penalty decision made using the video

Parliamentarians to play World Cup

The ruling and opposition members of the Jatiya Sangsad will take part in the Cricket Tournament for Parliamentarians, scheduled in the United Kingdom from July 8 to 15. Countries whose teams are taking part in World Cup cricket 2019 have been invited to send a team of parliamentarians

Pakistan U-16 cricketers due in Dhaka in afternoon

DHAKA: Pakistan under-16 cricket team is set to arrive in Dhaka to play two three-day matches along with three one-day matches on Friday (April 26) afternoon. The visitors are coming here around 5:15 pm by a flight of Qatar Airways on a three-week long tour keeping ACC U-19 Asia