Monday, 19 May, 2025

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Tigers-Ireland match delayed by rain

DHAKA: The 8th Match of ICC First Round Group A of ICC World T20 between Bangladesh and Ireland at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India is delayed due to rain.The match was scheduled to be held at 7:30pm local time.Bangladesh SquadMashrafe Mortaza*, Shakib

Pakistan gets govt approval to take part in T20 WC

DHAKA: A possible pull out of the Pakistan cricket team from the ICC World T20 in India is off the cards after the country’s Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday (March 11) approved Pakistan’s participation in the tournament.Earlier in the day, the West Bengal state

Netherlands out of ICC World T20

DHAKA: Netherlands are out of the ICC World T20 as the officials called off their match, the 7th Match of First Round Group A against Oman due to incessant rain.The match was scheduled to be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India on Friday (March

ICC to conduct regular dope tests during World T20

DHAKA: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to conduct random dope tests during the World Twenty20 Championship in India.Confirming the matter, tournament director MV Sridhar said this was a regular practice in all ICC events.He said: “The random dope tests have been a

Tributes flow at Martin Crowe funeral

DHAKA: Cricketing greats honoured Martin Crowe at an emotional funeral for New Zealand's greatest batsman Friday, with his cousin, Hollywood star Russell Crowe, acting as a pallbearer.About 1,000 mourners packed Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral to remember Crowe, who died on March 4 aged

Bangladesh-Ireland match Friday

DHAKA: Bangladesh are prepared to face Ireland in their second vital match of the World T20 qualifier at Dharamsala on Friday (Mar 11).The First Round Group A match is slated to begin at 19:30 local | 14:00 GMT.Ireland have one step out of the door already, following their shock

Bangladesh-Ireland match Friday

DHAKA: Bangladesh are prepared to face Ireland in their second vital match of the World T20 qualifier at Dharamsala on Friday (Mar 11).The First Round Group A match is slated to begin at 19:30 local | 14:00 GMT.Ireland have one step out of the door already, following their shock

Afghanistan restrict Hong Kong

DHAKA: Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by six wickets by chasing down their target of 117 on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Hong Kong won the toss and chose to bat first. They lost six wickets to score 116. Of total, 27 runs came from RJ Campbell’s bat while 28 from Anshuman Rath.Mohammad

Zimbabwe win by 11 runs

DHAKA: Zimbabwe have secured their second win of the first round of the World T20 against Scotland in India on Thursday (March 10).Chasing 148-run target, Scotland lost wickets on regular intervals at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur of India.They lost first wicket after

Taskin, Sunny's bowling actions under scanner

DHAKA: The ICC officials have expressed their concerns about the bowling actions of Taskin Ahmed and Arafat Sunny being suspect, which has left the Bangladesh team livid.Their coach Chandika Hathurusingha informed reporters that his team had received written and official communication

Scotland need 148-run to win

DHAKA: Scotland needed 148-run to win over Zimbabwe in the fifth match of first round in World T20 tournament in India on Thursday (March 10).In the Group B match that started at 3:30pm at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Zimbabwe scored 147 runs for seven wickets.SC

Zimbabwe batting against Scottish

DHAKA: Zimbabweans are facing Scotland bowlers in the fifth match of first round in the World T20 tournament in India on Thursday (March 10).In the Group B match, started at 3:30pm at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, Zimbabwe have scored 17 runs at the end of third over

Oman beat Ireland by 2-wkt

DHAKA: Underdogs Oman beat stronger Ireland in the 4th Match of the first round Group A match of ICC World T20 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India on Wednesday (March 9).Ireland captain WTS Porterfield won the toss and chose to bat first on two paced

Tigers come unscarred in tight match

ICC World T20 First Round: Bangladesh Vs Netherlands Played at Dharamsala, IndiaBangladesh 153/7 (Tamim Iqbal 83*, Soumya Sarkar 15, Sabbir Rahman 15, T van der Gugten 3/21, PA Van Meckeren 2/17) beat Netherlands 145/7 (PW Borren 30, SJ Myburgh 30, BN Copper 20) by 8 Runs Man of the

Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 8-run

DHAKA: Bangladesh have beaten Netherlands by 8-run in the third match of the first round of ICC World T20 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India on Wednesday (March 9).This was a combined team bowling effort from Bangladesh to notch the points on the board.

Tigers set Dutch 154-run target

DHAKA: Bangladesh batsmen have scored 153-run losing seven wickets from their 20-over quota against the Netherlands in the third match of the first round of ICC World T20 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India on Wednesday (March 9).Winning the toss,

Tigers batting against Dutch

DHAKA: Bangladesh batsmen are facing the bowlers of the Netherlands in the third match of the first round of ICC World T20 at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala of India on Wednesday (March 9).Earlier in the day, Netherlands captain PW Borren won the toss and

Bangladesh start 1st round as favorites

DHAKA: Bangladesh are set to start as favourites in their first round match against Netherlands in the World T20 on Wednesday (March 9). The group A match is scheduled to begin at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala in India at 3:30 pm (Bangladesh Time) or 9:30

Nike suspends contract with Sharapova

DHAKA: Nike has suspended its relationship with Maria Sharapova after the five-time Grand Slam tennis champion admitted failing a drug test.Also, Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer cut its ties with the tennis star, reports the BBC.Nike said it was ‘saddened and surprised’ at her admission

Bangladesh better than rankings state

DHAKA: After the high of making it to the final of the 2016 Asia Cup, Bangladesh will be hoping to carry forward the momentum and make their mark in the sixth edition of the ICC World Twenty20. With a healthy mix of zestful youngsters like Sabbir Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Soumya Sarkar and