DHAKA: Bangladesh set a 258-run target for New Zealand in a tri-nation series ODI match in Ireland on Wednesday (May 17). They lost nine wickets to score 257 runs in stipulated 50 overs at Dublin.  Bangladesh rode fifties Soumya Sarkar 61 (67 balls), Mushfiqur Rahim (55 off 66

What could be a fascinating contest on a green top grass covered surface under heavy condition on a chilly day at Dublin culminated into frustrating weather wash out. Bangladesh unaccustomed to play in such condition had its back to the wall after put into bat was reeling at 9/2 and

The Bangladesh and Ireland match in the tri-nation series at Malahide in Dublin has been halted due to rain. Earlier, Shakib Al Hasan returned to the pavilion, as he was the fourth wicket to fall for Bangladesh in the match. Ireland’s Peter Chase picked up his third wicket when he

Just after falling of Mushfiqur Rahim as the third wicket, Shakib Al Hasan also had to leave the field.   The batsman has returned to the pavilion, as he was the fourth wicket to fall for Bangladesh in the match of tri-nation series against Ireland. Ireland’s Peter Chase picked

Bangladesh cricketer Mushfiqur Rahim has also returned to the pavilion. He was the third wicket to fall for Bangladesh when he was dismissed for 13 against Ireland in the 1st match of the tri-nation series. Mushfiqur Rahim tried to cut the ball towards third man but the ball was too

Bangladesh cricketer Soumya Sarkar has returned to the pavilion, as he was caught in the beginning of the match against Ireland. Bangladesh team lost its first wicket through falling of Soumya at 8/1 after 1.5 overs. Earlier, Ireland captain William Porterfield won the toss and

All eyes of ardent Bangladeshi cricket admirers and sports enthusiasts in Bangladesh and wherever they are will remain glued to whatever media that can be accessed from 3:30 PM (BST) Friday (May 11).  Bangladesh cricket team will launch its preparatory mission for ICC Champions trophy

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed astonishment over Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s sudden decision that postponed their tour to Bangladesh this year indefinitely. PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan said that they have taken the decision based on mutual consent after

DHAKA: Cricket admirers all over the world are eagerly awaiting the ICC Champions trophy 2017 cricket fiesta set to start from June 1 when Bengal tigers take on host English Lions at Oval.  The eight ICC top-ranked teams divided into two groups will play one another in round robin

Lionel Messi scored his 500th Barcelona goal to send them top of La Liga with an injury-time winner against 10-man Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Barca, whose win put them top because of a better head-to-head record, have five games left, Real have six to play. Casemiro scored first

It is all set for a prestigious ICC Champions trophy 2017. The prestigious eight top ranked ICC full member countries will appear in ODI contest from June 1, 2017 in England. Divided in two groups A and B the teams would play against each other in round robin league before two teams

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday (April 22) appointed top all rounder Shakib Al Hasan as captain for tigers in T20.  BCB President Nazmul Hasan Papon announced the decision after the 16th meeting of executive committee.  It was BCB’s first meeting in 2017.

Serena Williams, the most successful female player of the Open era, is pregnant - just 12 weeks after winning her record 23rd Grand Slam. The American, 35, is due to give birth in the autumn, says her representative, reports the BBC. The world number two posted a picture on social

BCB is set to announce the 15-member squad for the ensuing Bangladesh-New Zealand–Ireland tri nation ODI series and ICC Champions trophy Thursday afternoon (April 20).  The tri nation series is being hosted by Ireland. The champions trophy will be held in England. Eight ICC ODI top

DHAKA: Two of the mainstays of Bangladesh cricket team’s recent successes in international cricket Shakib Al Hasan (ICC top-ranked all-rounder in all formats) and Mustafizur Rahman (wonder boy of World Cricket) are part of two leading teams of IPL. Shakib is playing his seventh

DHAKA:  After a very successful and eventful tour to Sri Lanka, team tigers is getting warmed up for big challenges for proving a point that they are truly emerging as a super power in the big league.  Throughout the rest of 2017, Bangladesh Cricket team will have an extremely busy

Three explosions have hit a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund football team to their home Champions League quarter-final match against Monaco. In a news conference, the head of Dortmund police said it was a targeted attack on the team, reports the BBC. Player Marc Bartra underwent

The retirement issue of Bangladesh Cricket captain Mashrafe from T20 international format is taking new dimensions as more and more pieces of evidence revealing the circumstances which led Mashrafe to take the surprising decision. Players come players go. No one remains indispensable

It is not even a week that the Charismatic cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza of Bangladesh announced his retirement from T20 International. He is an enigmatic cricketer, a charismatic person. He has millions of followers, fans, and well-wishers all over the world. From Prime Minister

DHAKA: Ahead of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in 2018, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to revitalize the younger tigers in full vigor. It has been learned that the Bangladesh U-19 team will play a tri-nations series along with Sri Lanka, in India next year. As part of the