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Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies after prolonged illness

Afghanistan pacer Shapoor Zadran dies after prolonged illness

Former Afghanistan quick Shapoor Zadran has died at the age of 38. He passed away in a hospital in Delhi on Tuesday, a day short of his 39th birthday, bdnews24.com reports citing ESPNCricinfo. Shapoor’s death was confirmed by his younger brother Ghamai Zadran, who had accompanied him to Del

ACC seeks BCB records from Papon era

ACC seeks BCB records from Papon era

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought extensive financial records from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) covering former president Nazmul Hassan Papon’s tenure. The request includes spending on the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), media rights, Mujib Year events, overseas travel,

Australia take control of series with dominant spin display

Australia take control of series with dominant spin display

Bangladesh endured a disappointing start to the T20 series as a batting collapse left them with too little to defend, allowing Australia to claim a 4-wicket victory and a 1-0 lead in the three-match contest. The hosts were bowled out for 131, a target Australia chased down with 10 balls remaining

Tigers manage just 131 amid batting woes

Tigers manage just 131 amid batting woes

A reckless batting display has left Bangladesh to defend a total of 132 in the first T20 International against Australia in Chattogram. The Tigers won the toss and opted to bat, tearing out the gates early to find a few early boundaries on Wednesday, bdnews24.com reports.  But the swift star

Nayeem returning to pitch after ‘police assault’

Nayeem returning to pitch after ‘police assault’

Cricketer Nayeem Hasan has decided to return to the field in a bid to recover more quickly from the physical and mental impact of his alleged assault and harassment by police. His elder brother Kamrul Alam Sabbir said Nayeem is resuming cricket on the advice of doctors from the Bangladesh Cricket

Hridoy, Litton lift Bangladesh to 274 against Australia

Hridoy, Litton lift Bangladesh to 274 against Australia

Towhid Hridoy has led Bangladesh to 274 against Australia in the first innings of the third One-Day International (ODI) in Mirpur. With support from wicketkeeper Litton Das (58*) and Mossadek Hossain (56*), Hridoy played a responsible innings to steer the Tigers to a good score on a tough pitch, b

BCB condemns harassment of cricketer Nayeem

BCB condemns harassment of cricketer Nayeem

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has expressed serious concern and issued a strong condemnation following the harassment and abuse of national team cricketer Nayeem Hasan reportedly by members of a law enforcement agency. The incident occurred in Chattogram on Friday night, prompting an immediat

Tigers roar to maiden ODI series triumph over Australia

Tigers roar to maiden ODI series triumph over Australia

Bangladesh beat Australia in the second ODI by five wickets in Dhaka on Thursday to seal the three-match series with one match to spare. Chasing a target of 192 runs in 41 overs, the Tigers scored 195 for five in 35 overs. Earlier, Bangladesh were set a revised target when the play resumed after

Tigers secure 86-run DLS victory against Australia in first ODI

Tigers secure 86-run DLS victory against Australia in first ODI

Bangladesh launched their ODI series against Australia in commanding fashion, cruising to a crushing 86-run DLS victory in Dhaka. Mosaddek Hossain led the charge with a superb 86, while Najmul Hossain Shanto struck 67 and Tanzid Hasan added 54 to propel the Tigers to a formidable 284 for 8 after b

Mosaddek, Shanto power Bangladesh to 284

Mosaddek, Shanto power Bangladesh to 284

A sparkling innings from Mosaddek Hossain and a steady knock from Najmul Hossain Shanto have taken the Tigers to a solid 284/4 in the first ODI against Australia in Mirpur. Despite the early loss of Saif Hassan, Tanzid Hasan (54) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (67) kept up a steady flow of runs to give