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Shakib Khan’s Dhaka Capitals to host showbiz-cricket crossover match
For over two decades, Shakib Khan has been a leading figure in the Dhallywood film industry. Recently, he has ventured into the world of cricket through his business enterprise, Remark-Herlan, which has acquired a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise named Dhaka Capitals.
25 November 2024, 05:41 AM
Hasan and Co maintain keen focus on length
At the end of the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies, Bangladesh were probably left wondering whether they were able to fully capitalise on the conditions in Antigua even as their three pacers in Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud and Shoriful Islam did not leave many stones unturned in their venture for wickets.
24 November 2024, 01:30 AM
Jaiswal slams unbeaten 90 as India seize control against Australia
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a composed unbeaten 90 and KL Rahul a stylish 62 Saturday as India built an ominous 218-run lead over Australia to take a stranglehold on the opening Test in Perth.
23 November 2024, 10:15 AM
Openers on song as India seize control against Australia
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul shared an unbeaten opening partnership of 84 Saturday as India built a 130-run lead over Australia to seize control at tea on day two of the first Test in Perth.
23 November 2024, 07:33 AM
Captain Miraz’s all-round test in Antigua
Not often can a cricketer boast reaching a milestone just by stepping onto the field. But on Friday, all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz reached not one but two significant career milestones when he went out for the toss ahead of the first of the two Tests against West Indies in Antigua.
22 November 2024, 18:15 PM
Bangladesh squad announced for U-19 Asia Cup
All-rounder Azizul Hakim Tamim will lead the Bangladesh Under-19 team in the upcoming ACC U-19 Men’s Asia Cup 2024 in the UAE as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named a 14-member squad for the eight-team event.
21 November 2024, 15:00 PM
West Indies looking for change of fortune from Bangladesh Test series
West Indies head coach Coley believes it’s crucial for the hosts to come out on top against Bangladesh and raise the team morale before the tour of Pakistan next year, which will see them contest in their final two Tests of the ongoing WTC cycle.
21 November 2024, 11:05 AM
Pakistan name Aqib Javed white-ball coach till Champions Trophy 2025
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed former fast bowler Aqib Javed as the interim head coach of the Pakistan men’s cricket team until the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
18 November 2024, 10:30 AM
Stoinis lets rip as Australia crush Pakistan for T20 series whitewash
Marcus Stoinis slammed five huge sixes in an unbeaten 61 as Australia crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in Hobart on Monday to secure a 3-0 T20 series whitewash.
18 November 2024, 10:09 AM
Tamim best opening partner, Shakib best captain: Imrul
Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes’ red-ball career came to an end today at the end of the fifth round match between Khulna Division and Dhaka Division in Mirpur, which Imrul’s side Khulna lost by nine wickets.
18 November 2024, 09:57 AM
Pakistan win toss, bat in final T20 against Australia
Pakistan captain Salman Agha won the toss and opted to bat in the third and final T20 against Australia in Hobart on Monday.
18 November 2024, 08:09 AM
Rain brings England's West Indies tour to premature end, confirming 3-1 series win
West Indies were 44 without loss after five overs with Shai Hope on 14 and Evin Lewis on 29 when the heavens opened.
18 November 2024, 03:44 AM
Sports Adviser’s mild wake-up call for Faruque and Co
Yesterday, the most important figure in the country’s sports administration at the moment, youth and sports Adviser Asif Mahmud, openly spoke about the ‘haphazard’ manner in which the top brass of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), headed by president Faruque Ahmed, is running its operation -- a scenario that was technically impossible even a few months back.
18 November 2024, 01:30 AM
Suryakumar backs India’s new number three Tilak Varma to fill Kohli’s shoes in T20Is
Blazing his way to 120 runs off just 47 deliveries, Tilak became only the fifth batter to achieve consecutive centuries in T20I cricket and earned the Player of the Series award.
17 November 2024, 12:23 PM
Bowlers dominate Day 1 of NCL 5th round
Bowlers dominated in all four games on the opening day of the fifth round of the 26th National Cricket League (NCL) with a total of 50 wickets falling at four different venues today.
16 November 2024, 15:13 PM
Rauf takes four as Pakistan hold Australia to 147-9
Haris Rauf took 4-22 as Pakistan restricted Australia to 147-9 in the second game of their T20 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
16 November 2024, 10:40 AM
Rangpur Riders proud to wave the Bangladesh flag in GSL
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders are set to become the first Bangladeshi franchise to feature in an overseas league in the inaugural edition of the Global Super League in Guyana, starting on November 27.
16 November 2024, 10:27 AM
Sri Lanka hires former Proteas opener McKenzie as consultant for SA Tests
"McKenzie will bring in vital, in-depth insights about the South African conditions to help Sri Lankan players adapt to the challenge," the board's chief Ashley de Silva said in a statement.
12 November 2024, 12:10 PM
Pakistan wants ICC explanation after India's Champions Trophy snub
The Pakistan Cricket Board has sought clarification from the sport's governing International Cricket Council (ICC) following India's refusal to travel across the border for next year's Champions Trophy, a PCB spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.
12 November 2024, 11:38 AM
Opportunity knocks for unproven McSweeney against India
Where David Warner launched himself into Australia's Test team with a barrage of power hitting in limited overs cricket, Nathan McSweeney has followed a more conventional path in succeeding the retired opener.
12 November 2024, 10:30 AM