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Experience will be key against Afghanistan, reckons Miraz
Dhaka, Aug 25 (UNB) — Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Sunday reckoned that experience will be the key factor for Bangladesh against their one-off Test against Afghanistan beginning on September 5 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
India lead West Indies by 260 runs after day 3 of 1st test
North Sound, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Half-centuries to captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane helped India build a 260-run lead and seize control on the third day of the opening test against the West Indies on Saturday.
Root digs in, carries English hopes of keeping Ases alive
Leeds, Aug 25 (AP/UNB) — Captain Joe Root carried England's hopes of keeping the Ashes alive on Saturday, digging deep in pursuit of a record fourth-innings chase on Day 3 of the third test against Australia at Headingley.
Emerging Cricket: Sri Lanka clinch one-day series against Bangladesh 2-1
Khulna, Aug 24 (UNB) - A quick century by opener Pathum Nissanka enabled touring Sri Lanka Emerging Cricket team to clinch the three-match unofficial ODI series 2-1 beating Bangladesh Emerging team by seven wickets in the 3rd and last match under the D/L method at Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Saturday.
Latham hits century as NZ ends Day 3 at 196-4 vs. Sri Lanka
Colombo, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — A masterful, unbeaten 10th test century from Tom Latham helped New Zealand reach 196-4 at stumps on day three of the second test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Mashrafe visits his domestic help’s house in Sherpur
Sherpur, Aug 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza along with his wife Sumona Haque Sumi and two children paid a visit to their domestic help’s house at Jugania village in Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur.
Domingo is different, says Akram Khan
Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) — Chairman of the cricket operation of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Akram Khan on Saturday reckoned that newly-appointed head coach Russell Domingo is very different from other coaches who worked for Bangladesh.
Shakib joins practice camp
Dhaka, Aug 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan joined the fitness and conditioning camp on Saturday ahead of the one-off home Test against Afghanistan beginning September 5 in Chattogram.
Sri Lanka 244 all out in 1st innings of 2nd test vs NZ
Colombo, Aug 24 (AP/UNB) — Dhananjaya de Silva scored his fifth test century to rally Sri Lanka from trouble and reach a competitive 244 runs in the first innings of the second test against New Zealand on Saturday.
Emerging Cricket: Bangladesh score 269/5 against Sri Lanka in series decider
Khulna, Aug 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh Emerging Cricket team scored 269 for 5 in stipulated 50 overs against touring Sri Lanka in the series deciding third and last one-day on Saturday.