DHAKA: Shane Jurgensen stands firm on his decision to resign as Tigers coach though Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president requests him to continue till next world cup. After a meeting with BCB president, he said, “The board requested me to continue till the world cup-2015 as per the

DHAKA: Cristiano Ronaldo's stoppage-time goal salvaged a 2-2 draw for Real Madrid as they followed Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in dropping points on a dramatic weekend in the Primera Division title race. Valencia twice led at the Bernabeu before Ronaldo stabbed the ball home with a

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket team skipper Mushfiqur Rahim has been released from hospital on Sunday morning. Mushfique’s father Mahabub Hamid confirmed the matter to banglanews. He said physicians suggested Mushfiq to take rest in some more days for full recovery. Earlier captain

The four years of eager wait of billions across the world for another soccer bonanza is going to be over in a little more than one month from now.  Soccer World Cup is the greatest show on earth which almost all countries of the world enjoy. Brazil which made soccer as one the finest

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is searching a new coach for Bangladesh cricket team.  BCB president Nazmul Hassan said: “BCB is looking for replacement to Shane Jurgensen as he is set to leave as Bangladesh coach after the proposed ODI series against India.” “If anyone

DHAKA: American former 100m and 200m world champion Tyson Gay has been suspended for a year after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid.   Gay, 31, has also returned the silver medal he won in the 4x100m relay at the London Olympics two years ago.     His results since 15

DHAKA: Bangladesh cricket team captain Mushfiqur Rahim has been taken to hospital on Friday. His family source informed banglanews that Mushfiq has been suffering from viral fever for last couple of days. Bangladesh cricket team captain is now undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospitals of

DHAKA: Chelsea's hopes of reaching a third Champions League final in seven seasons were ended as Atletico Madrid produced a stunning counter-attacking display at Stamford Bridge to set up a final against city rivals Real. Jose Mourinho's side went ahead in the tie when Fernando Torres

DHAKA: Real Madrid sailed into their first Champions League final since 2002 with an astonishingly one-sided away victory over holders Bayern Munich. Sergio Ramos scored two headers from set-pieces before Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off a counter-attack to all but end the game as a

DHAKA: Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record jointly held by Lionel Messi for the most goals in a Champions League season as Real Madrid thrashed Bayern Munich to book their place in the final. The Portuguese forward, 29, scored for the 15th and 16th times in Europe this season as Real won

DHAKA: Kolkata Knight Riders bowling coach Wasim Akram said the 2012 champions will rely on their "good enough" bowling attack to qualify for the final four of the Indian Premier League, reports NDTV.                           Encouraged by the presence of many "team

DHAKA: Kings XI Punjab continued their winning streak with a facile five-wicket victory to strengthen their position at the top of the table as Royal Challengers Bangalore were left licking their wounds after yet another loss in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Monday. Chasing a

DHAKA: The coach of Bangladesh cricket team Shane Jurgensen has resigned from his position after a string of poor performances by the national team.  His resignation letter has been received by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday, which is believed to have begun its search for

DHAKA: Chelsea blew open the race for the Premier League title by ending leaders Liverpool's 11-game winning streak with a deserved victory at Anfield.   Demba Ba gave the Blues the lead at the end of the first half after Steven Gerrard's slip and Willian capped the win with a

DHAKA: Lionel Messi’s late winner kept Barcelona in the Spanish title race as they marked their first match since ex-coach Tito Vilanova's death with a superb comeback win at Villarreal.   The hosts held a 2-0 lead through Cani's precise finish and a powerful 15-yard header from Manu

DHAKA: Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named as the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year at an awards ceremony in London on Sunday.   The Uruguayan, 27, travelled down to the ceremony after the Reds' 2-0 defeat at home to Chelsea earlier in the day.   

DHAKA: Manchester United manager Ryan Giggs enjoyed a winning start to his Old Trafford reign as goals from Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata saw off Norwich.Giggs, in temporary charge after the sacking of David Moyes, watched Rooney score a penalty and curling effort either side of

DHAKA: Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a humiliating six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Saturday. Veteran spinner Pravin Tambe (4-20) along with Australian pacer Kane Richardson (2-18) were the main

DHAKA: Sandeep Sharma took three crucial wickets as Kings XI Punjab produced a disciplined bowling display to compensate for their batting failure and notch up a comfortable 23-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in an Indian Premier League match at Abu Dhabi on Saturday. Asked to take

DHAKA: Bangladesh trainer David Dwyer has stepped down from his position after 14 months on the job. Akram Khan, the BCB`s Cricket Operations Committee Chairman, confirmed the receipt of the resignation letter two days ago.Dwyer is understood to have asked for immediate release. He joined