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Itinerary for Zimbabwe’s Tour of Bangladesh announced
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the itinerary for Zimbabwe’s tour to Bangladesh in May 2024.
The Zimbabweans will arrive here on April 28 to play a five-match T20 international series against Bangladesh.
The first three matches of the five-match series will be held on May 3,5,7 at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram while the 4th and 5th matches will be held on May 10 and 12 at the Sher-e Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka.
Meanwhile, the BCB and Zimbabwe Cricket board have agreed to move the two-match bilateral Test series in Bangladesh, originally scheduled this year, to 2025.
This will be the first Test series between the two sides since 2018.
BCB announces squad to play 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka; Litton Das dropped
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member final squad to play the series deciding 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka on Monday at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.
Opener Litton Kumer Das has been dropped from final squad making way for the uncapped wicket-keeper-batsman Jaker Ali Anik.
Asalanka-Nissanka heroics guide Lankans to level with Tigers in ODI series
The three match ODI series between hosts Bangladesh and touring Sri Lanka now locked in 1-1 following Sri Lanka's three -wicket victory over Bangladesh last Friday.
Gazi Ashraf Hossain, Chairman of the National Selection Panel, explained the decision, “With the series now hanging in the balance, we believe Jaker Ali’s addition will provide the team with more options and flexibility in the middle order.”
“Considering Litton's recent performance in white-ball cricket, we opted for this change, mindful of the availability of two other capable openers within the squad.”
26-year-old Jaker Ali has made an impressive start to his international career and averages 55 after six appearances in T20 matches for Bangladesh. He has close to 2000 runs from 84 List A games where he is averaging 35.
Second ODI: Towhid, Soumya propel Tigers to 286 vs Sri Lanka
Bangkadesh Squad for 3rd ODI: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Anamul Haque Bijoy, Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mushfiqur Rahim, Tawhid Hridoy, Mahmud Ullah, Mehidy Hassan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman and Jaker Ali Anik.
Asalanka-Nissanka heroics guide Lankans to level with Tigers in ODI series
After a monumental 185-run partnership between Charith Asalanka and Pathum Nissanka in the fourth wicket while chasing a target of 287, Bangladesh found themselves facing an uphill battle in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Friday.
Sri Lanka suffered an early setback when Avishka Fernando fell victim to a first-ball duck, courtesy of a solid catch at slip by Soumya Sarkar off the bowling of left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam.
Losing two more wickets quickly, Sri Lanka seemed to be tilting in Bangladesh's favor. However, Asalanka and Nissanka had different plans. They launched a counterattack after Kusal Mendis was caught behind by Mushfiqur Rahim off Taskin Ahmed's delivery, steering Sri Lanka to 228 runs with over 12 overs remaining.
Taskin Ahmed and Mushfiqur Rahim combined once again to dismiss Asalanka for 91, just shy of his century, dealing a crucial blow to Sri Lanka's hopes. But Nissanka was firm at the other end of the wicket. He ended up 114 for 113. Wanindu Hasaranga's contribution of 25 runs sealed the deal for Sri Lanka.
Ultimately, Sri Lanka secured victory by three wickets with 17 balls to spare, leveling the series. The third match, scheduled for March 18 at the same venue, now serves as a virtual final.
In the first innings, Towhid Hridoy and Soumya Sarkar steered Bangladesh to a competitive total of 286 for 7. Despite a shaky start with Litton Das enduring a duck, Soumya and Najmul Hossain Shanto steadied the ship before Towhid's unbeaten 96 propelled Bangladesh's late surge, adding 56 runs in the final five overs.
While Bangladesh may have little consolation from this match, Sri Lanka gained significantly, notably from the record-breaking partnership between Asalanka and Nissanka. Their 185-run stand is the highest-ever fourth-wicket partnership by Sri Lanka in ODIs against any opponent, providing a significant confidence boost ahead of the decisive third match.//
Second ODI: Towhid, Soumya propel Tigers to 286 vs Sri Lanka
Smashing his career-best knock of unbeaten 96, Towhid Hridoy propelled the Tigers to a fighting total of 286 in the second ODI of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Friday in Chattogram.
Bangladesh were sent to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss. The hosts again suffered a devastating early blow when Litton Das fell early for a duck. However, Soumya Sarkar and captain Najmul Hossain Shanot made sure that the top order would not crumble, adding 75 runs in the second wicket stand.
They carefully built the foundation. Shanto fell for 40 off 39 balls. He got a great start but failed to carry on. Following his dismissal, Soumya and Towhid put up a partnership of 55 runs before Soumya fell prey to Wanindu Hasaranga for 68.
Bangladesh endured a double blow as Mahmudullah Riyad returned a duck off three balls following the dismissal of Soumya.
Towhid was firm at the other end of the wicket. He moved on slowly and hit his seventh fifty in ODIs. Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both got their starts but were disappointed to end up playing big innings.
Tanzim Hasan partnered Towhid well, scoring 18 runs off 33 balls. After Tanzim was dismissed, Taskin Ahmed came in and scored some quick runs. In the last five overs, Bangladesh scored 54 runs, thanks to six sixes— five from Towhid.
Eventually, Towhid was unbeaten for 96, while Taskin was not out for 18.
For Sri Lanka, Hasaranga took four wickets, conceding 45 runs, while Dilshan Madushanka took two wickets.
Sri Lanka wins the toss and will bowl 1st in 2nd one-day match against Bangladesh
Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and sent Bangladesh in to bat in the second one-day cricket international on Friday in a bid to stay alive in the three-match series.
Sri Lanka made one change to the squad that lost by six wickets in the first match. Left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage replaced offspinner Maheesh Thikshana.
Bangladesh, aiming to seal the series with a match to spare, remained unchanged.
Sri Lanka won the recently concluded Twenty20 series 2-1. The teams will play two test matches beginning March 22 in Sylhet and March 30 in Chattogram.
Lineups:
Bangladesh: Liton Das, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (captain), Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan, Taijul Islam, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (captain), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka.
US to host Bangladesh and Canada ahead of T20I World Cup
In the lead-up to the ICC Men’s T20I World Cup, the United States will host the Canadian and Bangladeshi cricket teams, the Cricket (USAC) announced on Thursday.
The series will see the US playing against Canada in a five-match T20I series beginning on April 7, followed by a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh starting from May 21. All matches will take place at the Prairie View Cricket Complex (PVCC) in Houston, Texas.
The confirmation of the matches comes after successful discussions between USAC, Cricket Canada, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), and the International Cricket Council (ICC).
“The Bangladesh Team's upcoming tour of the USA marks a historic occasion in the realm of cricket. This T20I series signifies a momentous opportunity for the cricketers of both nations to showcase their talent and passion for the sport,” as Nizam Uddin Chowdhury, the CEO of the BCB, was quoted as saying in a press release sent by the BCB.
He also said that the series would serve the Bangladesh team as the ideal platform to acclimatise to the conditions ahead of the World Cup.
“There is a massive Bangladesh community in the USA and North America, and I am sure the fans will come in numbers to enjoy the matches, adding to the vibrant atmosphere and fervor of the games,” he added.
The matches between Bangladesh and the USA will take place on May 21, 23 and 25 respectively.
Premier Div Hockey: Dhaka Mohammedan SC share point with Usha KC in 3-3 draw
Dhaka Mohammedan SC shared points with Usha KC as their vital Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League match ended in a 3-3 draw at the Moulana Bhasani National Stadium on Thursday afternoon.
This was the first draw for the traditional black and whites Mohammedan in the ongoing league after crushing Victoria SC 10-1 in the first match and defeating Azad SC 4-0 in the 2nd match.
It was also the first draw for the old Dhaka outfit Usha KC in the league after beating defending champions Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club by 5-1 goals in league opener, lost to Dhaka Abahani Ltd by 1-2 goals and defeated Ajax SC by 4-2 goals.
After the match, Dhaka Abahani Ltd topped the league table with an all-win-record outplaying Dilkusha SC 10-1 goals, Usha KC by 2-1 goals and Azad SC also by 10-1 goals.
In the day's match, Malaysian player Faisal Bin Sari, local forward Rasel Mahmud Jimmy and Amirul Islam scored for Mohammedan SC while penalty corner specialist Mahbub Hossain struck two and Indian player Irshad Iktidar scored the other goal for Usha KC.
Faisal put Mohammedan SC ahead in the 11th minute by a field goal (1-0), Jimmy doubled the Mohammedan's margin in the 20th also by a field goal (2-0),
Irshad Iktidar pulled Usha KC margin one back in the 27th minute while Mahbub Hossain leveled Usha margin in the 35th minute from a penalty corner (2-2).
Amirul Islam again put the black and whites Mohammedan ahead in the 44th minute from a penalty corner (3-2) while Mahbub Hossain of Usha KC equalized the match again in the 52nd minute by his favourite penalty corner (3-3).
Earlier in the day's first match, Sadharan Bima KS, riding on a hat-trick by Indian recruit Ashu, beat Victoria SC by 8-3 goals at the same venue Thursday afternoon.
Apart from Ashu's hat-trick with three goals, Jamil Bin Shuvo and Ravi scored two goals each while Kamruzzaman Rana scored the remaining goal for the insurance men's team.
Shuvo Kumar Ghose, Al Amin Miah and Shahidul Islam scored one goal each for Victoria SC.
Former national women's fooballer Razia Khatun dies
Former national women's footballer Razia Khatun died early Thursday at her village home in Sathkira due to excessive bleeding after a delivery of a child.
She was 23.
She was the member of the AFC U-14 Regional (Central and South Asia) Champions Bangladesh women's team in 2015, played in the final round of the AFC U-16 Championship held in Thailand in 2017 and also played in the SAFF U-18 champions Bangldesh team held in Bhutan in 2018.
Celebrated Olympian archer Ruman Shana announces retirement from national team
She joined the national senior camp and dropped from the national senior camp in 2019 due to poor performances.
Bangladesh Football Federation in a message condoled the untimely death of Razia Khatun and prayed for the salvation of the departed soul.
Shanto shines with a calm century as Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka in first ODI
Bangladesh lost the openers early in the innings while chasing a total of 255 runs. Both Litton Das and Soumya Sarkar failed to lay a good foundation. Towhid Hridoy also failed to make an impact. Mahmudullah Riyad was doing well before falling after apparently struggling with his leg. From 23 for 3, Bangladesh were at 92 for four.
From that shaky start, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim guided Bangladesh to a six-wicket win in the first of the three-match ODI series on Wednesday in Chattogram.
Along the way, Shanto hit a century and remained unbeaten for 122, with Mushfiqur posting 73 off 84 balls. Both the innings played the main role in taking the game away from Sri Lanka’s reach.
Dilshan Madushanka scalped both the first wickets, and he put a huge pressure on the top order of Bangladesh, which eventually crumbled quickly. But Shanto stood firm, and he made a pair of partnerships with Mahmudullah first and then with Mushfiqur.
“The way Mahmudullah started his innings helped me a lot, after that Mushi (Mushfiqur) showed his experience- we all know how capable he is. I hope he will continue his form,” Shanto said to the broadcaster after the match.
Shanto, the left-handed batter, and Bangladesh captain looked calm and composed throughout the innings. Musfhiqur also played a big role in keeping Shanto calm and focused on his game.
Bangladeshi bowlers have also done well. Sri Lanka made a good start batting first after winning the toss on a wicket that traditionally favors the batters. But the bowlers worked hard during the middle overs and eventually bowled them out inside the 49th over.
The Bangladesh pace attack did particularly well on the tricky surface taking three wickets each.
“First of all, I believe in all the bowlers. We started with Taskin and Shoriful. They tried, but on a wicket like this, it's hard for them,” Shanto told the broadcaster after the match. “But the way they came back, I'm really happy for them.”
Captain Kusal Mendis and Janith Liyanage hit a fifty for Sri Lanka. But their effort went in vain.
BCL Football: Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club, Uttara Football Club win
Fakirerpool Youngmen's Club and Uttara Football Club won their respective matches in the eight-team Bangladesh Championship League (BCL) Football' 2023-24 at Bir Sherestha Shaheed Shipahi Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka’s Kamalapur on Wednesday.
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Fakirerpool YC outplayed Farashganj SC by 4-1 goals. Rafayel, Dalim, Saifullah and Irfan scored one each for the winners while Al Amin netted the lone goal for the losers.
In the day's other match, Uttara Football Club beat NoFel SC by 3-0 goals.
Joy scored twice and Labibur netted the other goal for Uttara FC.