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Miraz nominated for ICC player of the month

Miraz nominated for ICC player of the month

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz was nominated for ICC player of the month for the first time in his career. The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed in a press release that the allrounder was shortlisted for the Player of the Month awards for April alongside Zimbabwe fast bo

Maxwell to miss rest of IPL with finger injury

Maxwell to miss rest of IPL with finger injury

Punjab Kings all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a finger injury, the franchise said on Thursday. "Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the remainder of the season due to a finger injury. We wish him a speedy recovery," Punjab, who are currently

Tigers seal massive win over Zimbabwe in Chattogram

Tigers seal massive win over Zimbabwe in Chattogram

A stellar all-round show from Mehidy Hasan Miraz has powered Bangladesh to a crushing victory by an innings and 106 runs against Zimbabwe in the Chattogram Test inside three days. Miraz first produced a batting masterclass under pressure, scoring a diligent 104, before ripping through Zimbabwe bat

Chattogram Test: Miraz ton powers Tigers’ lead to 217

Chattogram Test: Miraz ton powers Tigers’ lead to 217

A scintillating century by Mehidy Hasan Miraz has earned Bangladesh a first-innings lead of 217 runs against Zimbabwe on the third day of the series-deciding Chattogram Test. Miraz’s superb 104 was masterfully crafted under pressure as the allrounder displayed patience and intent to complete

Bangladesh to bowl first in series-deciding Test

Bangladesh to bowl first in series-deciding Test

Bangladesh have been asked to bowl first after losing the toss in the second and deciding Test against Zimbabwe at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and chose to bat first on a bright Monday morning, as Bangla

Towhid Hridoy handed four-match ban amid controversy

Towhid Hridoy handed four-match ban amid controversy

Towhid Hridoy, one of the most talked-about figures in Bangladesh cricket in recent weeks, has been handed a four-match suspension in the Dhaka Premier League following a fresh breach of conduct. The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) issued the ban after Hridoy showed visible dissent af

ACC launches investigation against Shakib over illicit wealth

ACC launches investigation against Shakib over illicit wealth

The Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation against star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan, the former brand ambassador of the national anti-graft agency and Magura-1 seat MP, on allegations involving possession of wealth beyond known sources of income and money laundering. A two-strong t

Bangladesh bat first in Sylhet Test vs Zimbabwe

Bangladesh bat first in Sylhet Test vs Zimbabwe

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bat first against Zimbabwe in the Sylhet Test on Sunday. Before this Test, Bangladesh faced Zimbabwe in 18 matches and won eight of those. Four of Bangladesh's eight wins against Zimbabwe came in their last five clashes. The hosts fiddled a five-bowler attack

Bangladesh women qualify for ODI World Cup

Bangladesh women qualify for ODI World Cup

Bangladesh have secured a place in the Women's ODI World Cup as the second-best side in the qualifiers, narrowly edging out West Indies on net run rate. On Saturday in Lahore, West Indies chased down Thailand’s 166 in just 10.5 overs and won the match by six wickets — but failed to mee

Tamim makes 1st public appearance after heart attack

Tamim makes 1st public appearance after heart attack

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal made his first public appearance on Saturday since suffering a heart attack during a domestic match last month. Tamim was seen at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur to support his team, Mohammedan Sporting Club, UNB reports.  Tamim, who