Tuesday, 19 Nov, 2024

Sports

Sourav Ganguly new CAB chief

DHAKA: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly was appointed the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), ending the suspense on who will take over the state cricket body following the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.The announcement of Ganguly was made by West Bengal Chief Minister

No spin against Australia in warm-up match

DHAKA: The visiting Australia cricket team will not get a taste of Bangladeshi spin in the only three-day tour match from October 3.The national selectors picked a BCB XI squad of 13 devoid of any genuine spinners but included four pace bowlers for the docile Fatullah pitch.National

Farewell to a Friend in Need

Jagmohan Dalmiya, President of BCCI, great friend and well-wisher of Bangladesh Cricket has breathed his last on Sunday night at BM Birala Hospital Kolkata. We on behalf of cricket community of Bangladesh like to record our sincerest respect to the soul of the great cricket personality

Raina and Rain Sink Bangladesh

Bangladesh “A” Vs India “A” Third ODI Played at Bangalore on September 20, 2015India A 297/6 ( Suresh Raina 104 ,Sanju Samson 90, UBT Chand 41 , Shafiul 2/56) beat Bangladesh A 141/6 in 32 Overs ( Shabbir 41* , Mominul 37, S Aravind 2/14 ,Kuldeep Yadav 2/29) by 75 runs on D/L

India A win ODI series

DHAKA: Scoreboard: India A 297 for 6 (Raina 104, Samson 90, Chand 41) beat Bangladesh A 141 for 6 in 32 overs (Sabbir 41*) by 75 runs (D/L method)In a game that was continually interrupted by rain, Suresh Raina's century underpinned a solid all-round performance from India A as they

Raina, Samson help India A to 297

DHAKA: Suresh Raina and Sanju Samson helped India A to set a 298-run target for Bangladesh A in the third and series decider match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.The hosts scored 297 runs for six in 50 overs as Raina struck a brilliant century off just 91 balls while

What Can Happen In Final ODI?

Touring Bangladesh A cricket team will appear against India A in a very interesting series decider ODI in Bangalore. India A won the first match comfortably by 96 runs. Bangladesh A bounced back in the second ODI outplaying India A by 65 runs. Now with honors even now the third match is

Smith prepared to ‘bore’ Bangladesh out

DHAKA: Australia captain Steven Smith is prepared to shelve his attacking mindset and “bore” the Bangladesh batsmen out if that is what is needed to succeed in his first full series as Test captain, in Bangladesh in October.Bangladesh and Australia will play two Tests in Chittagong

Sparkling Nasir Piloted Tigers Win

Bangladesh A vs India A Second One-dayer played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, BangaloreBangladesh A 252 /8 (Nasir Hossain 102*, Liton K Das 45, Anamul Haque 34, Soumya Sarkar 24, R Dhawan 3/44 and KV Sharma 2/40) beat India A 187 All Out ( UBT Chand  56, MK Pandey 36, Gurkeerat Singh 34 ,

Nasir leads Bangladesh A to level series

DHAKA: Bangladesh A won the second one-dayer against India A by 65 runs, leveling the unofficial three-match series 1-1 in Bengaluru of India on Friday.    At the end of 27 overs India A were cruising at 118 for one requiring 133 off 148 deliveries for victory at that stage. Then Nasir

Nasir hundred helps Bangladesh A to 252

DHAKA: Nasir Hossian’s hundred helped Bangladesh A to set a target of 253 runs for India A in the second One Day International at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.Bangladesh A scored 252 runs for 8 wickets after 50 overs.Nasir remains unbeaten on 102 off 96 balls, which

Bangladesh “A” Overwhelmed

India “A” Vs Bangladesh “A” first ODI Played at Bangalore on 16 September 2015 India A 322 /7 (SV Samson 73, Gurkeerat Singh 65, R Dhawan 56 *, MA Agarwal 56, Nasir Hossain 51/2 , Shafiul Islam 60/2) beat Bangladesh A 226 All out in 42.3 Overs ( Liton K Das 75, Nasir Hossain 52

3rd BPL from Nov 22

DHAKA: The inaugural ceremony of 3rd Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will be arranged on November 22.With the participation of six cricket teams, the day-night T-20 matches will be held in Dhaka, Chittagong and Khulna beginning from November 24.BPL Governing Council chairman Afzalur

India A set 323-run target for Bangladesh

DHAKA: India A have set a competitive target of 323 runs for Bangladesh A in first One Day International at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.Rush Kalaria has hit some big shots following the dismissal of Gurkeerat Singh Mann while Gurkeerat Singh Mann and Sanju Samson

Tigers have opportunity to beat Australia

DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim said his side faces its best chance of defeating Australia with the visitors fielding a relatively inexperienced side for the Test series next month. Australia is grappling with huge changes after ex-skipper Michael Clarke, Brad Haddin, Ryan

Winning Combination of Bangladesh “A” ODI Team

Bangladesh A team now on a tour to India starts  three matches ODI series tomorrow in Bangalore. Given the strength of two sides and recent successes of Bangladesh team in ODI Bangladesh A starts as firm favorites in the series . But it is a game of cricket and especially in ODI cricket

BKSP Judo Cup Competition held

DHAKA: The maiden Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) Judo Cup Competition was held on BKSP premises on September 14 and 15.Japan embassy and BKSP jointly organized the competition using the brand new judo facilities, recently provided by Japan government to BKSP under Grant

Australia name uncapped pair for Bangladesh tour

DHAKA: Australia have announced their 15-man squad for a two-Test tour of Bangladesh, with two players making their Test debut.The team includes 22-year-old Western Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft and 30-year-old Tasmania fast bowler Andrew Fekete.The side will be led by new Test

Pennetta wins maiden US Open title

DHAKA: Flavia Pennetta claimed a first grand slam singles title with a 7-6(4) 6-2 win over Roberta Vinci in an improbable all-Italian US Open final on Saturday to cap an extraordinary fortnight packed with upsets.Pennetta, 33, becomes the fourth oldest grand slam winner in the Open Era

Making of “A” Great Cricket Team

Wonder how success changes the morale of a cricket team. Bangladesh cricket team was struggling in finding its feet firmly in international cricket in the not too distant past. It was on a continuous losing streak. There were some outstanding performers all the time though the successes