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Shakib dubs T20 WC withdrawal as ‘big loss’

Shakib dubs T20 WC withdrawal as ‘big loss’

Former skipper Shakib Al Hasan reckons Bangladesh cricket suffered a "great loss" by not playing in the last ICC T20 World Cup following the decision of the interim government. Speaking on the sidelines of a promotional event in Mumbai on Wednesday, the former ace all-rounder also expressed his di


BCB goes to polls June 7

BCB goes to polls June 7

The schedule for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) board of directors’ election has been announced, with the vote set to be held on Jun 7 at the Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. This will be the second BCB election in eight months. To contest for a director’s post at th

Saudi Arabia unveils T20 league in October

Saudi Arabia unveils T20 league in October

Saudi Arabia will stage its first professional Twenty20 league in October, marking a major milestone in the Kingdom's sporting development, organisers said on Thursday. The six-team league will begin in the second week of October, featuring "legends of the international game" alongside emerging ta

Election Commission formed for BCB polls

Election Commission formed for BCB polls

An Election Commission has been formed for the election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) directors. The three-member commission will be headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Ahsanul Karim, according to a media statement issued on Wednesday, bdnews24.com reports.  The other members of th

Miraz spins Tigers into lead

Miraz spins Tigers into lead

Bangladesh edged ahead in a finely poised contest after Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s incisive 5-wicket haul helped dismiss Pakistan for 386 on a rain-disrupted third day, giving the hosts a slender first-innings lead. At stumps, Bangladesh were 7 for no loss in their second innings after 1.5 overs,

Shanto’s century takes Bangladesh to 301-4 against Pakistan

Shanto’s century takes Bangladesh to 301-4 against Pakistan

Najmul Hossain Shanto’s clinical ninth Test century dominated the opening day of the first Test in Mirpur, setting the foundation for Bangladesh to reach 301-4 at stumps against Pakistan on Friday. Shanto’s 101 anchored a massive 170-run third-wicket stand with Mominul Haque, as the pa