Cricket
‘BCB has no problem with Shakib’s IPL participation’
Dhaka, Mar 13 (UNB) — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has no problem with Shakib Al Hasan’s participation in the upcoming season of Indian Premier League (IPL) which is scheduled to begin on March 23, said the chairman of its Media Committee on Wednesday.
Shakib, Mashrafe, Mushfiqur in ESPN World Fame's Top 100
Dhaka, Mar 13 (UNB) – Three Bangladeshi cricketers—Test and T20 Captain Shakib Al Hasan, ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and former national captain cum wicket-keeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim were included in the ESPN World Fame 100 sports personalities list.
Mithun blames ‘inexperienced’ bowling attack for New Zealand failure
Dhaka, Mar 13 (UNB) - Bangladesh middle-order batsman Mohammad Mithun has blamed the ‘inexperienced’ bowling attack for their dismal show against New Zealand in three-match Test series. The New Zealanders are leading the series 2-0. The last match of the series will take the field from March 20 in Christchurch.
Al Amin’s ton in vain as Prime Doleshwar beat Prime Bank
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Right-handed diminutive batsman Al Amin’s ton went in vain as Prime Bank Cricket Club conceded a five–wicket defeat against Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) on Tuesday at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan.
Raqibul propels Mohammedan to second win on trot
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Mohammedan Sporting Club won their second successive match in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) on Tuesday at Shre-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium against Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity where its captain Raqibul Hasan starred with the bat by heating unbeaten 84.
Swimmer Junaina wants to win gold for Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) - Junaina Ahmed, a 15-year-old swimmer, has attracted spectators’ attention in the Max Group 29th National Swimming competition by breaking two national records in her first appearance at the senior level event.
Bangladesh failed to utilise the wicket: Mahmudullah
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Bangladesh’s failure to take advantage of the wicket led to their humiliating loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Wellington, Mahmudullah Riyad said Tuesday.
Wagner, Boult demolish Tigers in Wellington
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Bangladesh suffered another big defeat to hosts New Zealand by an innings and 12 runs on Tuesday.
New Zealand steer Wellington Test as Taylor hit double ton
Dhaka, Mar 11 (UNB) —Hosts New Zealand took the control of the second Test of three-match series in Wellington against Bangladesh after Ross Taylor struck his third double ton on Monday.
Tigers more like rabbits amid Wagner’s short-pitched assault
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB) — Bangladesh tumbled for 211 in the first innings of the second Test of three-match series at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday. Majority of Bangladesh’s wickets fell to short-pitched deliveries as the New Zealand pace attack, in particular Neil Wagner, put them through the paces with a near constant barrage reminiscent of the infamous Bodyline series.