Bangladesh team

Nidahas Trophy 2018 / Seeking the Kohli attitude

The standout deficiencies of the Bangladesh team since the tour of South Africa in September-October last year are their attitude and

Bangladesh team in a merry mood

The Bangladesh cricketers is in a merry mood after their five wicket victory against New Zealand on Wednesday. The Cricketers posted photos rejoicing their win or just enjoying some well-deserved leisure time.

BGB thrash Barisal

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) registered a massive 94-17 point win over Barisal in Bashundhara Presents Independence Cup Kabaddi tournament at the Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

'Mankad' should be scrapped: Gavaskar

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has called for the term 'Mankad' to be removed from the game's terminology because it's disrespectful to the Indian legend after whom the practice is named.

Football for Friendship / Three shortlisted for global event

Three under-12 footballers were short-listed yesterday after an open trial to represent Bangladesh in the Football for Friendship project to be held in Russia in June-July this year.

Alida to turn up for BD

Bangladesh has so far not been widely represented by expatriate athletes at the international arena yet.

Mabia named best lifter

South Asian Games gold medallist Mabia Akter Simanta was named the weightlifter of the year yesterday, the Bangladesh Weightlifting Federation (BWF) announced while celebrating the Bengali New Year at the National Sports Council.

Swimmers' hunt to end in May

The six-month talent hunt programme titled 'Bangladesh in search of the best swimmer', organized by the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) in collaboration with Bangladesh Navy, will come to an end in the last week of next month in the presence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Fakirerpool appeal to skip season

Fakirerpool Young Men's Club, who were promoted to the Bangladesh Premier League after clinching the Bangladesh Championship League title, sought to skip the upcoming season citing the club's financial and organising problems.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

Pakistan to face Sri Lanka in Emerging Teams Asia Cup final

Pakistan booked their place in the final of Emerging Teams Asia Cup 2017 on April 3 against Sri Lanka after they overwhelmed Afghanistan by 124 runs in the second semi-final at the MA Aziz Stadium, Chittagong today.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 8 wickets

Sri Lanka thumped Bangladesh by eight wickets as they reached 180 for 2 after 38.5 overs during the first semifinal of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

Sri Lanka win by 70 runs

The three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka ends in a draw after the hosts win the third and final game by 70 runs.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

Sanath convinces Sanga to end international retirement - The Island

Chairman of Selectors Sanath Jayasuirya has convinced former captain Kumar Sangakkara to come out of retirement with the national cricket team in dire straits.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Mash prescribes relaxed aggression

Ahead of the third and series-deciding ODI at the Sinhalese Sports Club ground tomorrow and on the cusp of a win that will continue the history-making theme on the tour of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza wanted to see the two qualities in his team that have made him such an attractive and inspirational cricketer.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Bangladesh turns down PCB’s proposals for Pakistan tour, compensation

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has turned down the Pakistan Cricket Board’s proposal to send its national team to Pakistan for two T20 internationals after the ICC Champions Trophy in June this year.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Army rule day two

Bangladesh Army dominated the second day of the ARK Group 35th Men's and 12th Women's National Weightlifting Championships by winning three out of six gold medals at the National Sports Council Gymnasium yesterday.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Bangabandhu Cup deferred

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday deferred the Bangabandhu Gold Cup international football tournament by eight months till December, citing the unavailability of participating foreign teams during the earlier stated time in April.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

The Subashis show and the Hathuru bouncer

There are interesting tidbits you can catch during a Bangladesh practice session, especially when the team are in the run of form they are currently in on the tour of Sri Lanka.

March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017

'In a good position ahead of the decider'

Nine of the 17-man Bangladesh ODI squad attended a practice session at the Sinhalese Sports Club nets this morning today