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Bangladesh-SA 2nd Test begins today

Bangladesh will face hosts South Africa in the 2nd Test of their two-match series at the pace-friendly bouncy pitch of Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein starting today (Friday), reports UNB.The match will begin at 2pm (Bangladesh time) without the presence of the Tigers dashing opener Tamim Iqbal who was ruled out of...

Shakib receives spot on MCC World Cricket Committee

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has received a place on the Melbourne Cricket Club's prestigious World Cricket Committee, reports bdnews24.com.Established in 2006, the committee is composed of current and former cricketers and umpires and meets biannually.The committee discusses various issues related to the sport and recommends changes to cricketing rules...

BD play Afghanistan to save series today

Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket team will play touring Afghanistan Under-19 Cricket team in a do-or-die last and 5th match at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today (Friday) to avoid the series defeat, reports UNB.ICC full member and Test-playing Bangladesh's Youth team need a victory to avoid an embarrassing defeat against their...

Siddikur tees off well in Yeangder TPC

Bangladesh golfer Siddiku Rahman teed off in the US$500,000 Yeangder Tournament Players Championship with a better form as he shared 12th slot after the 1st round at Linkou International Golf and Country Club in Taipei on Thursday, reports UNB.Two-time Asian Tour winner Siddikur carded two-under-par 70, taking three shots more...

Tigers’ ODI squad against South Africa

Bangladesh Cricket Board on Thursday announced a 15-member final squad for the three-match ODI series against South Africa calling 20- year old pacer-cum-all rounder Mohammad Saifuddin, reports UNB.The series begins on October 15 at De Beers Diamond Oval in Kimberley.The 2nd ODI match will be held on October 18 at...

National Cricket League 4th round begins today

The 4th round of the four-day first class cricket, National Cricket League (NCL), begins today (Friday) at four venues across the country, reports UNB.Holders Khulna Division will play Rangpur Division in a Tier-1 match at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi while Dhaka Division will encounter Barisal Division at Sheikh...

US may miss World Cup for first time since 1986

ORLANDO, Oct 5 (AP): Months and months of stumbles have put the United States in a precarious position. The Americans could miss the World Cup for the first time since 1986.Preparing for Friday's crucial qualifier against Panama, the US held a closed-doors scrimmage Wednesday against Orlando City's B team. A...