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Lankans outplay Tigers in 3rd ODI to seal the series

Lankans outplay Tigers in 3rd ODI to seal the series

Sri Lanka pulled off another ODI series win over Bangladesh with a comprehensive performance in the third and deciding match on Tuesday, winning by 99 runs in Pallekele. A century from Kusal Mendis and a disciplined all-round bowling performance saw them outclass Bangladesh to win the series. Batt

ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as CEO

ICC appoints Sanjog Gupta as CEO

Indian Sanjog Gupta has succeeded Australia's Geoff Allardice as chief executive officer (CEO) of the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body said on Monday. Gupta previously served as CEO of JioStar Sports, taking up the job after Reliance Industries and Walt Disney's $8.5 billion

BCB plans to host BPL in December-January

BCB plans to host BPL in December-January

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed that they are planning to host the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) in December-January, like the previous year. This next BPL will be its 12th edition. The decision was taken in marathon six-hour-long 19th board of directors meeting held on Monday at th

Colombo Test: Bangladesh post 247 after battling efforts

Colombo Test: Bangladesh post 247 after battling efforts

Facing uneven bounce and variable pace, Bangladesh were bundled out for 247 in the first innings of the Colombo Test against Sri Lanka on the second day morning. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh’s top and middle-order showed glimpses of resilience but failed to convert

Shanto hints at quitting Test captaincy after Sri Lanka series

Shanto hints at quitting Test captaincy after Sri Lanka series

Najmul Hossain Shanto has hinted at stepping down as the captain of Bangladesh’s Test team after the ongoing two-match Test series against Sri Lanka. He has reportedly been in a complicated relationship with the national team management, which is now poised to enter a new chapter, UNB report

Bangladesh look for quick wickets on Day four

Bangladesh look for quick wickets on Day four

Bangladesh are looking for quick wickets to close out the Sri Lankan innings and grab a lead in the Test at Galle. Tons from Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim had taken the Tigers to an impressive total of 495 in the first innings, but a determined performance from Sri Lank

Bangladesh win toss, choose to bat against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh win toss, choose to bat against Sri Lanka

Only a few days after South Africa lifted the World Test Championship, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are taking to the field for a fresh start to the competition as the Tigers win the toss and choose to bat. The match between the two sides at the Galle International Cricket Stadium is the first of the