Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

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PM to watch final match at Mirpur

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday is expected to be present at the fifth and final One Day International (ODI) cricket match of ‘Bashundhara Cement Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe Cricket Series’.The PM will arrive at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the

Zimbabwe fined for slow over-rate against Bangladesh

DHAKA: Zimbabwe has been fined for a Minimum Over Rate breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during the fourth One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Friday.  Ranjan Madugalle of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Match Referees imposed the fines after the side, led by

Mashrafe Piloting Tigers to the Pinnacle

Bangladesh 256/8 [Mahmudullah Riyad 82*, Mushfiqur Rahim 77, Mashrafe Mortaza 39, SF Mire 3/49, Madziva 3/60] beat Zimbabwe 235 /8 in 50 Overs [BRM Taylor 63, SF Mire 52, Sakib 2/28, Jubair 2/42, Rubel 2/48] by 21 runs.A very inspired Bangladesh Cricket team is firing with all

Tigers win 4th ODI against Zimbabwe

DHAKA: Bangladesh now will look to whitewash Zimbabwe as the host won the fourth One Day International (ODI) against the visitors by 21 runs in the five-match Bashundhara Cement ODI series in Chittagong Friday.In response to the Bangladesh-set 257-run target, the visitors played 50

Safety inquiry after Hughes death

DHAKA: Cricket Australia will conduct an immediate investigation into player safety after Phillip Hughes's death, reports BBC on Friday.The 25-year-old died on Thursday - two days after being struck on the neck by a short-pitched delivery during a domestic match in Australia. "It's a

Tigers set 257-run target

DHAKA: A 134-run partnership  by the middle order batsmen propelling Bangladesh to set a 257-run target for Zimbabwe in the fourth One Day International (ODI) of five-match series on Friday.Bangladesh scored 256 runs losing eight wickets in the match at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium

Mushfiqur’s fifty steadies Bangladesh

DHAKA: Bangladesh are slowly recovering against Zimbabwe in the fourth ODI of Bashundhara Cement ODI Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at Mirpur in city on Friday.They have scored 118-run losing four top order wickets after 30-over.Earlier, the tigers were tattering losing four

Tigers facing Zimbabwe bowlers

DHAKA: Bangladesh are facing the Zimbabwean bowlers in the fourth ODI of Bashundhara Cement ODI Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at Mirpur in city on Friday.Openers Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque are on the crease with 5 and 0-run respectively.Earlier, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe

Bangladesh to bat first

DHAKA: Bangladesh have won the toss and decided to bat first in the fourth ODI of Bashundhara Cement ODI Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium at Mirpur in city on Friday.Bangladesh have roped in the No. 10 Test ton fame Abul Hasan and handed a debut to leg spinner Jubair Hossain.

Brazil legend Pele 'completely fine,' spokesman says

DHAKA: Pele is "completely fine," his spokesman told media on Thursday, despite the Brazil legend apparently having been moved into a special care unit at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo.Pele, 74, had been admitted to hospital on Monday with a urinary tract infection and

Brazil legend Pelé moved to special care unit in hospital

DHAKA: The Brazil football legend Pelé has been moved into a special care unit in hospital in São Paulo, according to reports.The 74-year old who won three World Cups during his glittering playing career was admitted to the Albert Einstein hospital in São Paulo on Monday with a

Germany remain atop in FIFA ranking

DHAKA: World Cup winner Germany remain atop of the world football rankings with 1725 points published by governing body FIFA on Thursday while Argentina, who were runner-up at the tournament in Brazil, stay second with 1538 points.Germany continues to lead the way despite their

Mashrafee Sqaud on Banglawash Orbit

DHAKA: Bangladesh 297 for 6 (Anamul Haque 95, Shakib Al Hasan 40, Tamim Iqbal 40, Mushfiqur Rahim 33 ,Mahmudullah 33 , T Panyangara 2/54  ) beat Zimbabwe (E Chigumbura 53* , Arafat Sunny 4-27, Rubel Hossain 2/22, Mashrafee 2/24 ) by 124 runs.Winning the first three matches of the

Phillip Hughes dies aged 25

DHAKA: Phillip Hughes has died as a result of the injuries he sustained when struck by a bouncer on Tuesday, Cricket Australia confirmed. Cricinfo reports, in a statement released on Thursday afternoon (local time), the Australia team doctor Peter Brukner said: “It is my sad duty to

Bangladesh win ODI series

DHAKA: Bangladesh Wednesday won the 5-match Bashundhara Cement ODI Series with the third consecutive victory over Zimbabwe in Dhaka.The host beat the visitors by 124 runs in the third One Day International (ODI) at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur of the city.In response to the

Tigers set 298-run target

DHAKA: An opening 121-run partnership propelled Bangladesh to set a 298-run target for Zimbabwe in the third One Day International (ODI) of five-match Bashundhara Cement ODI series in the city on Wednesday afternoon .Bangladesh scored 297 runs losing six wickets in the match at

Tigers 162/2 after 34-over

DHAKA: Bangladesh have scored 162-run losing two wickets after 34-over in the 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday.Anamul Haque and Shakib Al Hasan are on the crease with 91 and 1 runs respectively.H Masakadza picked up the wicket of Mominul

Tigers 101/0 after 21-over

DHAKA: Bangladesh have scored 101-run without loss of any wicket after 21-over in the 3rd ODI against Zimbabwe at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday. Tiger openers Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque are on the crease with 55 and 33 runs respectively. Earlier in the day,

Tigers facing Zimbabwe bowlers

DHAKA: Bangladesh are facing Zimbabwe bowlers in the 3rd ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur of Dhaka on Wednesday. They have scored 7-run after 2-over. Tiger openers Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque are on the crease with 6 and 1 runs respectively. Earlier in the day, Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe choose to bowl first

DHAKA: Zimbabwe have won the toss and decide to bowl first against Bangladesh in 3rd ODI in Dhaka while Bangladesh has made a change with Shafiul Islam for Al-Amin Hossain.  With an expectation to close out the five-match series with a third consecutive win; Tigers will face Zimbabwean