South Africa

ICC Women’s Team Rankings launched

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today launched the official ICC Women’s Team Rankings, which incorporate results in all three formats of the game into one rankings system.
1 October 2015, 07:46 AM

Bangladeshi businessman shot dead in South Africa

A Bangladeshi businessman is gunned down by miscreants in his shop in Bloemfontien area of Free State province in South Africa.
24 September 2015, 06:48 AM

Japan beat South Africa in Rugby World Cup

Japan stun two-time champions South Africa to cause arguably the biggest upset in rugby union history.
20 September 2015, 04:16 AM

When Hannan Sarkar of Bangladesh stood his ground at Cairns, Australia

Hannan Sarkar was among the very few, who stood their ground, defied their overwhelming opposition to earn some semblance of respect down under in 2003.
19 September 2015, 07:49 AM

Rangpur target more success

Take a look at the various teams in the National Cricket League 2015-16 vying for the top prize in Bangladesh cricket’s domestic competition.
18 September 2015, 09:39 AM

New human-like species discovered in S Africa (video)

A new human-like species is discovered by scientists in a burial chamber deep in a cave system in South Africa.
10 September 2015, 12:16 PM

Global life expectancy rises, but people live sicker for longer

People around the world are living longer, but many are also living sicker lives for longer, according to a study.
27 August 2015, 15:41 PM

Pakistan announce Twenty20 league in Qatar in 2016

Najam Sethi, former chairman of the PCB, announced the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be held from 4-24 February, 2016.
26 August 2015, 15:34 PM

‘Drinkable books’ provide safe drinking water in Bangladesh

A book with pages that can be torn out to filter drinking water has proved effective in its first field trials.
17 August 2015, 09:52 AM

Bangladesh impress in rain-affected South Africa Test series

The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.
3 August 2015, 07:04 AM

2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa called off

Bangladesh draw the 2nd Test against South Africa and the 2-match series after match officials called off play for day 5 due to wet outfield at Mirpur stadium.
3 August 2015, 03:33 AM

Play called off for day 4

Rain washes out day 4 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium.
2 August 2015, 03:04 AM

Day 3 washed out

Match officials call of play for day 3 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa due to unremitting rain at Mirpur stadium.
1 August 2015, 04:01 AM

Day 2 washed out

Match officials call off play for day 2 of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium due to incessant rain from early morning.
31 July 2015, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh vs South Africa 2nd Test, Day 1

Catch the best moments of day 1 of the 2nd Test match between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium.
30 July 2015, 12:34 PM

Bangladeshi murdered in South Africa

A Bangladeshi expatriate from Noakhali was allegedly murdered in South Africa last Friday, family has claimed.
30 July 2015, 09:36 AM

Baby elephant vs flock of swallows. Who will win?

An unlikely scuffle ensues between a baby elephant and a flock of swallows in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. He is seen trying to catch the birds in the cutest way possible.
30 July 2015, 07:38 AM

Dale Steyn of South Africa joins the 400-club

South African pacer Dale Steyn becomes the second bowler from his country after Shaun Pollock to take 400 wickets when he dismissed Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal early in the 2nd Test at Mirpur.
30 July 2015, 04:52 AM

South Africa in control after day 1

South Africa call all the shots in day 1 of the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Mirpur stadium with the hosts struggling at 246 for 8 in 88.1 overs
30 July 2015, 03:34 AM

Rain looms as Bangladesh aim to finish on high

Bangladesh will hope to build on the advantage they wrested during the Chittagong draw to end the recent string of successful results at home with another unprecedented outcome.
29 July 2015, 14:49 PM