Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

Sports

BPL spot-fixing verdict Wednesday

DHAKA: The tribunal appointed to investigate allegations of match and spot-fixing in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League is set to pronounce its short judgment to the nine accused from Wednesday. The sanctions will be announced according to article six of the Bangladesh Cricket Board`s

Pak chasing SL-set 297-run target

DHAKA: Pakistan are chasing Sri Lanka-set 297-run target to win the opening one-dayer of the Asia Cup cricket tournament on Tuesday. The 12th edition of the Asia Cup tournament kicked off at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium with the match in the afternoon.Opener Lahiru Thirimanne made

Pak to face Sri Lanka in 1st match

DHAKA: The Asia Cup 2014 will begin on Tuesday through the match between the defending champions Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Fatullah of Narayanganj. The match will start 2:00pm at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium.Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and Afghanistan cricket teams have already arrived in

Fool-proof security for T-20 Cup

DHAKA: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that fool-proof security will be in place for T-20 World Cup and Asia Cup cricket tournaments ahead.DMP commissioner Benzir Ahmed said that Bangladesh was committed to ensuring the safety and security of every player taking part in the

Sri Lanka chasing 241-run target

DHAKA: Visiting Sri Lanka is chasing Bangladesh-set 241-run target in the third and final One Day International (ODI) against visiting Sri Lanka at Mirpur Shere Bangla National Stadium Saturday.Earlier, Bangladesh scored 240 runs losing eight wickets in stipulated over. Mominul Haque,

BAN keen to avoid whitewash

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to battle against Sri Lanka to save honour by avoiding whitewash on Saturday as the hosts have already defeated in last two matches on three match series. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.On February

Shakib Al Hasan apologizes

DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan on Friday apologized for making improper gesture during second match against Sri Lanka at Mirpur.Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) banned Shakib Al Hasan for next three One Day International (ODI) matches and fined him BDT. 300,000.BCB acting executive chief

Rooney signs new Man Utd contract

DHAKA: Manchester United have confirmed that striker Wayne Rooney has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract.The 28-year-old England international has extended his current contract by four years in a deal worth up to £300,000 a week, reports BBC.Rooney told his website:  "I`m happy

Sakib banned for 3 ODI’s

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Friday has banned Shakib Al Hasan for three One Day International (ODI) cricket matches for his misbehave.  He has also been fined Tk 3 lakh for ill conduct during second one day international match at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Thursday.  BCB

Lions defeat Tigers at Mirpur

DHAKA: Visiting Sri Lanka has defeated Bangladesh by 61 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) in Mirpur of the city on Thursday.Chasing 290-run target, Tigers managed to score 228 runs losing all wickets in 43.0 over at Sher-e Bangla National Stadium.Earlier, Lankan captain

2nd ODI to start at 1pm

DHAKA: Bangladesh in a must-win situation in match against Sri Lanka in the ongoing three-match One Day International (ODI) series whereas Sri Lanka have prepared to fight to ensure the series.The host is going to play with the view to win the second One Day International match to save

Brendon McCullum first Kiwi to hit Test triple

DHAKA: Brendon McCullum became the latest member of the elite 300 club and the first New Zealander to reach the triple Test century landmark Tuesday in a heroic match-saving innings against India.Skipper McCullum passed the previous New Zealand record innings of 299, set by Martin Crowe

Bangladesh, Pakistan cruise

DHAKA: Half-centuries from the openers Sami Aslam and Imam-ul-Haq helped set up Pakistan Under-19s` 145-run win against Papa New Guinea Under-19s in Dubai.Put in to bat, Aslam and Imam gave Pakistan a bright start by putting up 125 in 25.2 overs. Aslam fell for 62, but Imam forged another

Lions defeat Tigers at Mirpur

DHAKA: Visiting Sri Lanka has defeated Bangladesh by 13 runs in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur in the capital Monday. Chasing 181-run target, Tigers managed to score 167 runs losing all wickets in 39.2 over.Earlier, the hosts won the toss and elected to

ICC World T20 2014 squad announced

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced 15-man final squad for the ICC World Twenty20 starting on March 16 .Bangladesh is hosting the second ICC major event for the first time. Besides, the country had co-hosted the ICC World Cup in 2011.The home crowd will have a lot of

Bangabandhu-Bangamata gold cup begins Feb 23

DHAKA: Bangabandhu Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament and Bangamata Begum Fajilatunnesa Mujib Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament will begin on February 23.As per the press note issued on Sunday, the opening ceremony, semifinal and third position selection match will be

Pak women squad for WC T20 named

DHAKA: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) named a 14-member Pakistan women squad for the series against Bangladesh and for next month’s ICC Women’s World Twenty 20.Sana Mir has been retained as the captain of the team while Bismah Maroof her deputy. The series against Bangladesh will be

Bangladesh, Australia ,India, Scotland win

DHAKA: Day two of the ICC Under-19 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates saw wins for Australia, Bangladesh, India and Scotland.Bangladesh`s Shadmam Islam became the tournament`s first centurion as he hit 126 not out to guide his side to a crushing 10-wicket win over Afghanistan.Batting

Sri Lanka win T-20 series

DHAKA: Bangladesh won the T-20 series beating Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the second match in Chittagong on Friday. The visitors scored 123 runs after the over-20 Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium.Earlier, Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first.The hosts lost all wickets to score 120

Bangladesh-Lanka final T20 at 5pm

DHAKA: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are going to play their second and last Twenty20 after tough competition in first match in Chittagong on Friday afternoon.The match will start at 5:00pm at Zahur Ahmed Choudhury Stadium. Tigers lost first T20 international by two runs against Sri