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Unfazed Konstas ready to answer Australia's call on Boxing Day

Sam Konstas does not yet know whether he will make his debut in the cauldron of the fourth Test against India on Thursday but the Australian teenager says some advice from former opener Shane Watson will hold him in good stead if he does.

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Joty hits first-ever ton in Women’s BCL

Nigar Sultana Joty became the country’s first women cricketer to hit a first-class century when she reached the three-figure mark for Central Zone on the final day of their three-day match against North Zone in the first round fixture of the Women’s Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at the Shaheed Kamaruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi today.

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Bangladesh open Champions Trophy campaign against India

Host nation Pakistan on Sunday chose Dubai as a neutral venue for next year's Champions Trophy after India refused to travel to their neighbours for the tournament, officials announced

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Run machine Ayub century takes Pakistan to series sweep in South Africa

Left-handed opening batter Ayub made a sparkling 101 off 94 balls in a Pakistan total of 308 for nine.

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Salahuddin urges buoyed Tigers to strive for consistency

The Bangladesh team returned yesterday after a successful West Indies tour in which they won their first Test in West Indies since 2009 and clinched their maiden T20I series in the Caribbean.

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Pakistan choose Dubai as Champions Trophy neutral venue

Host nation Pakistan on Sunday chose Dubai as a neutral venue for next year's Champions Trophy after India refused to travel to their neighbours for the tournament, officials announced.

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NCL T20 winners to bank Tk 20 lakhs 

The Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed on Sunday that the winners of the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 will receive Tk 20 lakhs as prize money. 

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Women’s BCL / Joty hits 85 on batters’ day

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty hit an unbeaten 85 for Central Zone against North Zone on the second day of their BCL match at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Sunday.

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ECB suspends Shakib for illegal bowling action

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been slapped with a suspension by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after his bowling action was found to be illegal at independent testing at Loughborough University earlier this month, reports ESPNCricinfo.

1w ago

Imad Wasim retires from international cricket for a second time

Pakistan's white-ball spinning allrounder Imad Wasim announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, six months after staging a comeback to play the Twenty20 World Cup.

1w ago

Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Once the standard-setter in Australian batting, Smith is now looking at what works for his teammates in more bowler-friendly conditions that have emerged in recent years.

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Pakistan appoint Aqib Javed as interim red-ball head coach after Gillespie resigns

"Aqib's first assignment as red-ball head coach will be the two-match test series against South Africa during the ongoing all-format tour," the PCB said in a statement.

1w ago

Jangoo joins Haynes in ‘surreal’ debut as whitewashed Tigers aim to regroup

Jangoo became only the second West Indian to score a century on ODI debut since Desmond Haynes pulled off the feat in 1978.

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Women’s age-level competitions set to boost pipeline

Last year, Bangladesh not only had a decent campaign in the inaugural U-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa, but they also produced players like Marufa Akter, Shorna Akter, Dilara Akter and Rabeya.

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Tamim puts on a show

Tamim Iqbal put on a grand show in Sylhet yesterday in the National Cricket League (NCL) T20 with an exquisite 33-ball 65 – which was the highlight of another good day in the newly laid-out tournament for local players.

1w ago

Jangoo debut ton ensures Windies' 3-0 series sweep against Bangladesh

West Indies chased down Bangladesh’s 321 to win by four wickets thanks to a ton on debut from Amir Jangoo to ensure a 3-0 ODI series sweep against Bangladesh. It was the highest total ever chased at Warner Park in St. Kitts.

1w ago

Dickwella cleared to play all forms of cricket

The 31-year-old was handed a three -year suspension after testing positive for a prohibited substance, following a random anti-doping test conducted on the player.

1w ago

Tamim hits 50th T20 fifty

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal shone for Chattogram Division in their ongoing National Cricket League (NCL) T20 game against Sylhet Division, bringing up his 50th T20 fifty at a blistering pace at the Sylhet Academy Ground today.

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