Cricket
Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year
Wellington, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) — Allrounder Ben Stokes, who guided England to victory over New Zealand in the final of the cricket World Cup, has been nominated as New Zealander of the Year.
Zimbabwe suspended from international cricket
London, Jul 18 (AP/UNB) — Zimbabwe was suspended from international cricket on Thursday because of government interference.
Tigresses’ coach excited about most-awaited tour
Dhaka, July 18 (UNB) - Anju Jain, the coach of Bangladesh national women cricket team, is excited about Bangladesh emerging women team’s most-awaited tour to South Africa. The team will fly for South Africa on July 20.
Bangladesh A-Afghanistan A one-day series begins Friday
Dhaka, July 18 (UB) - The five-match one day series between hosts Bangladesh A team and touring Afghanistan begins on Friday (July 19) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in the port city of Chattogram.
Mini Ranji Trophy: BCB XI trail by 299 going into last day
Dhaka, July 18 (UNB)- Touring Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI were trailing by 299 runs against Dr DY Patil Cricket Academy at stumps on the 3rd day of the 2nd four-day match of the Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Cricket Tournament, also known as Mini Ranji Trophy, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Thursday.
Khulna Titans rope in Shane Watson for BPL
Dhaka, July 18 (UNB) — Khulna Titans, Bangladesh Premier League T20 franchise, have roped in former Australia captain and all-rounder Shane Watson as one of its two direct overseas signings for the upcoming BPL 2019-20.
World Cup is not the end of the world for Mosaddek
Dhaka, July 18 (UNB) — Mosaddek Hossain Saikat on Thursday said the World Cup is not the end of the world for him as the all-rounder is gearing up for Bangladesh’s next assignment - three-match ODI series in Sri Lanka.
Jason Roy set to earn test debut after World Cup success
London, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Cricket World Cup star Jason Roy moved closer to a test debut after being named in England's squad Wednesday for its one-off match against Ireland at Lord's.
Inzamam steps down, says Pakistan cricket needs fresh ideas
Islamabad, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan cricket's chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq says he will not stay in the job after his contract ends July 31.
Khaled Mahmud conducts practice camp; BCB yet to confirm his role
Dhaka, July 17 (UNB) - Khaled Mahmud, who has several roles within Bangladesh cricket, conducted the first practice camp of Bangladesh National Cricket Team on Wednesday ahead of their forthcoming tour to Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series, although BCB is yet to confirm his role in the Bangladesh team.