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Mehedi: First Bangladesh offie to take two 5-fors in his first two Tests

Youngster Mehedi Hasan Miraz became the first Bangladeshi player and only the second off-spinner to bag two five-fors in his first two Tests today.
29 October 2016, 06:49 AM

Cricket: Pakistan target historic 9-0 rout of West Indies

Pakistan are determined to complete an historic 9-0 rout of the West Indies when the two teams meet in the third and final Test in Sharjah from Sunday.
29 October 2016, 05:09 AM

England all out for 244, lead by 24 runs

England were all out for 244 in their first innings for a lead of 24 runs over Bangladesh, bringing up tea on the second day of the second and final test on Saturday.
29 October 2016, 03:48 AM

'Won't defend the collapse'

At 171 for 1 and with two set batsmen at the crease, Bangladesh were more than cruising in the morning yesterday. Tamim
28 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Play called off for the day due to rain

After restricting Bangladesh to 220, England are at 50 for 3 when play is called off for the first day of the second Test match of the series at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
28 October 2016, 03:42 AM

Shahadat, wife plead not guilty

Former national cricketer Shahadat Hossain and his wife yesterday pleaded not guilty and demanded justice in a case filed over the torture of the couple's 11-year-old domestic help.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Milestone for BCB

The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB's) official Facebook page crossed the '10 million followers' mark yesterday.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Consistency the buzzword

The way the two teams competed in the first Test bedazzled the entire cricketing world. The neck and neck battle throughout the four days against a vastly more experienced Test side eventually went on to create new Test fans across the country.
27 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.
27 October 2016, 06:36 AM

Cricket: Record-breaker Bairstow still hungry for runs

He's already become the most prolific wicketkeeping batsman in a calendar year and with six Tests still to go, Jonny Bairstow has the opportunity to set a record beyond reach -- and silence his critics once and for all.
27 October 2016, 05:34 AM

Pak unchanged for 3rd Test

Pakistan's selectors have named an unchanged squad for the third Test against the West Indies after another crushing victory in the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

No Anderson for first Test

Fast bowler James Anderson was left out as England named an unchanged 16-man squad on Tuesday for their five-Test series
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'Sabbir's stomach pain not serious'

Sabbir Rahman's participation in the second Test seems a lot more certain as Bangladesh physio Bayjidul Islam told reporters yesterday that Sabbir's stomach pain was not a serious issue and that he is confident that the batsman will be able to play in the second Test in Dhaka.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

NZ take series to decider

Fast bowlers Tim Southee and James Neesham ran through India's middle order to help New Zealand to a 19-run series-levelling win in the fourth one-day international Ranchi on Wednesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'We play to win'

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal is not satisfied by the Chittagong near miss, but is instead thinking about how they can win the second Test against England starting on Friday
26 October 2016, 11:57 AM

Sabbir to resume practice from tomorrow

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman is cleared to practice with the team tomorrow ahead of the second Test against England on Friday
26 October 2016, 08:22 AM

ECB appoints Saqlain as consultant

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin consultant for
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Sydney Thunder and Sixers to lock horns with Tigers in the lead up to BBL

Defending champions Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers will tackle a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI as part of their preparation for this summer’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League.
25 October 2016, 07:14 AM

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
25 October 2016, 06:33 AM

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM