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T- Sports, Business Standard, Channel i. and Independent TV advance to BSJA Media Cricket semifinals
Four teams--T-Sports, The Business Standard, Channel i, and Independent TV --- advanced to the semifinals of the 32-team Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Cricket Tournament '24 eliminating their rivals in the 4th day of the meet at the Outer Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday.
In the semifinals on Thursday, The Business Standard will face T-Sports in the first semis at 10 am while Channel i will play against Independent TV in the 2nd semis at 11 am at the same venue.
Earlier, The Business Standard beat Somoy TV by five wickets; Independent TV defeated Bangladesh Pratidin by the same margin; Channel i thrashed ATN Bangla by five wickets while T-Sports defeated Dainik Jugantor by six runs.
Thirty-two teams from different newspapers, news agencies and electronic media took part in the tournament on a knock basis competitions.
BSJA Media Cup Cricket Tournament advances to quarterfinal stages
The 32-team Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Cricket Tournament 24 advanced to the quarterfinal stages on the third day of the meet at the Outer Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Eight teams - Bangladesh Pratidin, Independent TV, T-Sports, Jugantor, ATN Bangla, Channel i , Somoy TV and The Business Standard – reached the quarterfinals, eliminating their rivals in the day's matches.
ICC bans wayward Nasir for two years from all cricket activities
In the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Bangladesh Pratidin will face Independent TV at 10 am while Somoy TV will play The Business Standard, also at 10 am at the same venue.
T-Sports will play Dainik Jugantor at 11 am while ATN Bangla will meet Channel i, also at 11 am in the day's other quarterfinals.
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In the day's matches, Somoy TV beat Deepto TV by 25 runs; ATN Bangla defeated Desh Rupantor by 11 runs; Independent TV beat Dainik Samakal by five wickets; Dainik Jugantor beat ATN News by 17 runs; The Business Standard earned an exciting win over Channel 24 in super over; Channel i beat Kaler Kantho by 36 runs; Somoy TV defeated Bangla Vision by three wickets while T- Sports beat Ekhon Television in the last ball thriller.
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Thirty two teams from different newspapers, news agencies and electronics media are taking part in the tournament on a knock basis competitions.
ICC bans wayward Nasir for two years from all cricket activities
Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has been slapped with a two-year ban from all cricket activities, with six months suspended, after admitting to breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code.
ICC confirmed his ban on January 16. Nasir, 32, confessed to three charges brought against him by the ICC in September 2023.
The charges included failing to disclose a gift with a value exceeding $750 – specifically, a new iPhone 12. The second charge related to his failure to divulge the full details of an invitation to engage in corrupt conduct via the iPhone 12. The third charge accused him of non-cooperation with the Anti-Corruption Official's investigation, encompassing the refusal to provide accurate and complete information.
A seasoned player, Nasir represented Bangladesh in 115 matches across formats from 2011 to 2018, accumulating 2695 runs and claiming 39 wickets. Despite his international hiatus, he remained active in the domestic scene, recently featuring for Prime Bank Cricket Club in the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League.
The ban expires on April 7, 2025, with Nasir eligible to resume international cricket if he satisfies the conditions set for the suspended portion of the sanction.
BCB unveils ticket prices for Dhaka Phase of BPL
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the ticket prices for the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), set to kick off on January 19 in Dhaka.
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Tickets will be available for the fans at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium, Mirpur, and the ticket-selling counter adjacent to Gate-1 of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur-2 (near the Academy Ground).
A grand stand ticket will cost Tk 2,500, while each ticket for the VIP stand, club house, north and south stand, and eastern stand will cost Tk 1,500, Tk 800, Tk 400, and Tk 200, respectively.
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Ticket sales will commence on January 16, starting at 9:30 am and continuing until 8:00 pm.
After the initial Dhaka phase, the tournament will move to Sylhet, return to Dhaka again, and then travel to Chattogram, culminating in the final phase back in Dhaka. The ticket prices for the subsequent phases will be disclosed at a later date.
ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup'24 begins Jan 19 in new format without quarterfinals
BCB announces women's U-19 team for Tri-nation T20 Cricket Tournament in Cox's Bazar
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Monday (January 15) a 16-member final squad of the Bangladesh women's U-19 cricket team to play in the Under-19 Tri-nation T20 cricket tournament, beginning on January 24 in Cox's Bazar.
BPL teams ramp up preparations as opening day approaches
The Tri-Nation Tournament involving hosts Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka begins on January 24 at the Sheikh Kamal International Cricket Stadium (SKICS) in Cox's Bazar.
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Hosts Bangladesh will play Sri Lanka on January 24 in the opening match, play Pakistan on January 27, meet Sri Lanka again on January 28, and play Pakistan again on January 31 before the top two teams' final on February 3.
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Members of the Bangladesh team are: Sumaiya Akter (captain), Rabeya, Nishita Akter Nishita, Sumaiya Akter Suborna, Fahmida Choya, Afia Ashima Era, Unnoti Akter, and Arvin Tani. Eva Khatun, Asrafi Yesminarthy, Habiba Islam Pinky, Janatul Maoua, Rabaya Khatun, Suborna Kormoker, Faria Akter, and Anisha Akter Soba.
BSJA Media Cup Cricket underway; 8 matches held on first day
The 32-team Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Cricket Tournament '24, exclusively for the journalists, began Sunday (Jan 14) morning at the Outer Stadium here.
Eight teams---Kaler Kantho, The Business Standard, Bangladesh Pratidin, ATN News, Bangla Vision, Somoy TV, ATN Bangla and Desh Rupanthor--made good start by winning their opening matches.
Earlier, BCB Director cum chairman of the Media Committee Tanveer Ahmed Titu inaugurated the tournament Sunday morning, Powered by Bashundhara Group.
Former national skipper Mohammad Ashraful, renowned sports organiser Tarafder Md Ruhul Amin and Deputy Secretary General of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Ashiqur Rahman Miku were also present at the function as the special guests and later distributed the man of the match awards.
In the day's matches, Kaler Kantho outplayed Boishakhi Television by 71 runs, The Business Standard crushed Bangladesh Television by 94 runs, Desh Rupantor beat Maasranga Television by 30 Runs, ATN Bangla defeated Daily Sun by 9 runs, Somoy TV beat Dhaka Post by 97 runs, Bangla Vision outplayed Dainik Janakantha by 73 runs, Bangladesh Pratidin beat DBC Television by 11 runs while ATN News defeated Dainik Kalbela by five wickets.
Thirty-two teams from different newspapers, news agencies and electronics media, split into eight groups, will participate in the tournament on a knock basis competitions.
BPL teams ramp up preparations as opening day approaches
The new season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is just around the corner, and the teams have already started gearing up for the biggest domestic cricketing event, commencing on January 19 in Dhaka.
A total of seven teams are participating in this year’s BPL. There was speculation of increasing the number of the teams, but that did not materialize.
While the shadow of past mismanagement allegations lingers, a beacon of hope shines – the BPL will have the Decision Review System (DRS) from the get-go, promising fairer on-field battles.
Durdanto Dhaka, a newcomer to the event, started their preparation on Sunday. Khaled Mahmud, their head coach, conducted the first practice session. Comilla Victorians, the BPL giants, also held their practice session on Sunday.
“Our main goal is to secure a place in the last four,” Khaled Mahmud said. “And to win the title, you will also need the favor of your luck.”
He also said that his team doesn't have the big stars this time, but he is taking it as a big challenge. “It’s anybody’s game,” he said. “Taskin (Ahmed), and Shoriful (Islam) are in our team. If they can perform well, we can challenge any team.”
To accommodate all participants, BPL teams are practicing at different venues this year, as the BCB academy ground alone wouldn't suffice. BKSP, a ground more than one and a half hours drive away, is also a venue for practice for a team.
BPL will kick off in Dhaka, then it will travel to Sylhet before coming back to Dhaka and then traveling to Chattogram. The final phase will be played in Dhaka again.
In the league phase, every team will take on each other in two matches. After that, the top two teams will take on each other in the first Qualifier match. Winners will advance to the final, and the loser will take on the winner of the Eliminator, which will be played between the top third and fourth teams, in the Qualifier 2. The final of this year's BPL will take place on March 1 in Dhaka's Mirpur.
BSJA Media Cup Cricket begins Sunday at Outer Stadium
The Bangladesh Sports Journalists Association (BSJA) Media Cup Cricket Tournament '24, exclusively for the journalists, begins Sunday ( Jan 14) morning at the Outer Stadium here.
BCB Director Tanveer Ahmed Titu and former national skipper Mohammad Ashraful will inaugurate tournament Sunday morning, Powered by Bashundhara Group.
Thirty two teams from different newspapers, news agencies and electronics media, split into eight groups, will participate in the tournament on a knock basis competitions.
Bangladesh Television will face The Business Standard at 9:am while DBC Television will meet Bangladesh Protidin also at 9: am in two opening day's matches.
The tournament's draw, jersey and trophy unveiling ceremony was held on Saturday (Jan 13) at the Dutch-Bangla auditorium of Bangladesh Olympic Association.
Two former captains of national cricket team cum national cricket selectors Minhajul Abedin Nannu and Habibul Bashar Sumon were present on the occasion.
BSJA general secretary Anisur Rahman, tournament committee chairman Raihan Al Mugni and tournament's member secretary Rabiul Islam were also present on the occasion.
Nazmul hints at one-year extension as BCB president
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president and newly appointed Sports Minister Nazmul Hasan has dropped hints of retaining his BCB post for at least another year.
Having taken oath as minister on Thursday evening, Nazmul said, “Just became the minister. Let's focus on the ministry first. Since it's about sports, it shouldn't be a problem for me.”
He acknowledged the contrasting challenges of the two roles, emphasizing the need to uplift other sports alongside cricket. “There are challenges, but I believe it's possible,” he asserted.
On relinquishing the BCB presidency, Nazmul confirmed that his current term would be his last. “At least this year (I have to be the president),” he said, citing his membership in various ICC committees, which he implied required him to hold the BCB post for a while longer.
Nazmul currently sits on the ICC Nominations Committee and the HR & Remuneration Committee.
He holds the record for the longest tenure as BCB president, leading the organisation for over a decade and shaping its direction since 2012.
With Nazmul's throne firmly in place, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, a parliamentarian and cricket legend, waits in the wings for another year, hoping for a shot at the BCB crown, which has been widely speculated.
ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup'24 begins Jan 19 in new format without quarterfinals
The ensuing 16-team ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup'24, a 50-over-a-side IYouth Cricket World Cup, organized by the International Cricket Cricket council (ICC), beginning in South Africa on January 19 in a new format without quarterfinals.
Hosts South Africa will play West Indies at JB Marks Oval in Potchefstroom while Ireland will face Unites States at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.in two opening day's fixture on January 19.Bangladesh team, the champions of 2020, now already in South Africa to conduct pre-event camp in Potchefstroom, will start their U-19 World Cup mission taking on their giant neighbor and holders India in Bloemfontein on January 20.
Bangladesh, which was placed in Group A with India, United States and Ireland, will play Ireland on January 22 at Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein and United States on January 26 at the same venue
in the remaining group matches.
The Under -19 Cricket World Cup was introduced in 1988 an biennial tournament where India won the title for a record five times, Australia clinched the title thrice, Pakistan twice while Bangladesh, England, South Africa and West Indies won the title once each.
The upcoming tournament will be held on new format without any quarterfinal.
Initially, all the participating 16 teams spilt into four groups -- Group A,B,C,D--will face each other within the group on league basis matches.
Later, the top three teams from each group will advance to the 12-team Super Six stage.
The fourth-placed teams in Group A and D will face each other while the fourth-placed teams in Group B and C will face each other in a classification match to decide positions.In the super-six stage, top three teams from Group A and D will be included in a six-team group while top three teams from Group B and C will be put in another group.
Each team will carry forward the number of points, wins, NRR they have earned against their fellow super-six qualifying teams.
Each team will play two matches in the super-six stage against the opponents from from other group (i.e. the AI team will play only D2 and D3 teams in the super-six stage while A2 team will play only D1 and D3 teams).
The top two teams from each of the two super-six group will qualify for the semi-finals and later two winning semifinalists will play in the final.
Left-arm spinner Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, who led the Bangladesh team to win the first ever Under-19 Asia Cup crown recently, will also lead the team in the ICC Under -19 World Cup in South Africa.
Bangladesh U-19 team : Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby (Captain), Ashiqur Rahaman Shibli, Jishan Alam, Chowdhury, Md Rizwan, Adil Bin Siddik, Mohammad Ashrafuzzaman Boranno, Ariful Islam, Shihab James, Ahrar Amin (Vice Captain), Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Rafi Uzzaman Rafi, Rohanat Doullah Borson, Iqbal Hasan Emon, Wasi Siddiquee, Maruf Mridha