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Nasum heroics set up Mohammedan-Abahani ‘final’

On the backdrop of all the chaos of the previous day over Towhid Hridoy’s suspension, Mohammedan Sporting Club yesterday got across the line against Gazi Group Cricketers in a last-ball thriller with Nasum Ahmed emerging as the unlikely hero with the bat

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Kolkata-Punjab IPL match called off due to rain

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings shared a point each after rain forced this Indian Premier League season's first no result in Kolkata on Saturday.

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Hridoy faces fresh ban, to miss DPL title-decider against Abahani

Mohammedan Sporting Club captain Towhid Hridoy’s suspension saga took a new turn yesterday after he was handed one demerit point for showing dissent after being given out during their Dhaka Premier League (DPL) match against Gazi Group Cricketers in Mirpur.

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BCB’s new era, same old rot

The situation, both on and off the field, is disheartening. The national team’s struggles, coupled with ongoing match-fixing allegations and administrative chaos in the domestic arena, mirror the dysfunction of the previous regime Faruque promised to reform.

8h ago

Curran urges Zimbabwe to stay grounded ahead of second Bangladesh Test

Opening batter Ben Curran has called on his teammates to guard against complacency as they gear up for the second and final Test against Bangladesh, set to begin in Chattogram on April 28.

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Nasum’s batting heroics keeps Mohammedan’s DPL title hopes alive

Nasum Ahmed’s unbeaten 13-ball 21 earned Mohammedan Sporting Club a thrilling four-wicket win over Gazi Group Cricketers in their penultimate Super League match in Mirpur on Saturday and also pushed the title race of the ongoing edition of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) to the final day.

9h ago

Ganguly “100%” backs India to sever all ties with Pakistan

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly strongly supported calls for India to sever all ties with Pakistan, including on the cricket field, after the recent terror attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, which took 26 lives.

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BCB issues clarification on withdrawal of Tk 250 crores

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday issued a clarification on some financial transactions done since the change in leadership, claiming these transactions were done to ‘strengthen’ the safety of BCB’s funds to safeguard the organisation from ‘vested quarters’.

12h ago

Where is the captain’s suit?

Ahead of the second and final Test against New Zealand, stand-in skipper Tamim Iqbal finds himself in a spot of bother as he does not have the traditional captain's suit which is worn during the toss.

8y ago

Cricket: Hazlewood puts brakes on Pakistan

Pakistan set Australia a target of 264 to win but squandered the opportunity to post a big score in the third one-day international at Perth's WACA Ground on Thursday.

8y ago

Bangladesh Cricket: Tamim Iqbal to lead Tigers in second Test

Mominul Haque, along with Mushfiqur Rahim and Imrul Kayes, has also been ruled out of the second Test in Christchurch against New Zealand, which begins on Friday. In the absence of Mushfiqur, Tamim Iqbal will lead the side and Shakib Al Hasan has been named his deputy.

8y ago

Cricket: Sri Lanka eager to hit back after Test whitewash

Sri Lanka are eager to regain some pride after a dismal Test series when they start the limited-overs section of their tour with the first of three Twenty20 internationals on Friday.

8y ago

Cricket: New Zealand warn no let-up in bouncer barrage

Bangladesh have been warned to expect a fresh barrage of short-pitched deliveries when the second Test against New Zealand starts in Christchurch on Friday.

8y ago

Rubel in line for Test recall

Fast bowler Rubel Hossain may make a comeback to the Test side for the second Test against New Zealand starting on Friday in Christchurch.

8y ago

Mushfiqur, Imrul out of second Test

Bangladesh will take the field for the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch without captain Mushfiqur Rahim and opening batsman Imrul Kayes, both of whom will miss the last match of the tour because of injury.

8y ago

Long break from Tests

AB de Villiers still has many goals he wants to achieve in Test cricket but none of those will be realised on the fields around England this winter.

8y ago

Handscomb set to debut

Middle-order batsman Peter Handscomb will make his limited overs debut for Australia against Pakistan in the third one-day

8y ago

SA romp to series win

The Bangladesh national women's team's chances of going level with their South African counterparts and staying alive in the series

8y ago