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Tigers-Lanka 1st Test kicks off in Ctg today

Bangladesh will take on visiting Sri Lanka in the 1st Test of the two-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today (Wednesday), reports UNB.The match will begin at 9:30 am (Bangladesh time) where Mahmudullah Riyad will lead the Tigers as their regular skipper all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan ruled...

Shakib's absence a big loss: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah has termed Shakib Al Hasan's absence for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting today (Wednesday), a 'big loss', but expects his team to 'be on top' as he steps into the all-rounder's shoes to lead the side. Shakib was handed captaincy for the series, but was...

Shakib No. 1 all-rounder in all three formats again

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hassan has been ranked the number one all-rounder in all formats of the cricket once again, reports BSS.Bangladesh all-rounder remained on top in Test and T20 though he lost his position in ODI earlier. He retained his top spot in ODI for his impressive performance with...

BD face South Africa in 5th place play-off in U-19 WC today

Bangladesh will face South Africa in the fifth-place deciding play-off match in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup at Queenstown Events Centre in New Zealand to conclude their campaign from the world event, reports UNB.The battle of the future stars' will begin at 3:30am (Bangladesh time) and 10:30am (NZ time)...

Coca-Cola renews deal with Mustafiz

Bangladesh cricket sensation Mustafizur Rahman has recently signed a two-year renewal agreement with Coca-Cola Bangladesh Ltd, reports UNB.He has been the brand ambassador of Coca-Cola in Bangladesh for the last two years. Once again Coca-Cola has appointed him to be the brand ambassador of their company, said a press release....

Lyon to captain Australia's PM XI in T20 against England

SYDNEY, Jan 30 (AFP): Eight players with international experience have been picked for the Prime Minister's XI to face England, Cricket Australia said Tuesday, in a bid to give the tourists a stern test ahead of the Twenty20 tri-series.Australia spinner Nathan Lyon, announced as captain for the match in Canberra...

India thrash Pakistan to reach U-19 WC final

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand, Jan 30 (AFP): India crushed arch-rival Pakistan by 203 runs in their Under-19 World Cup semi-final in Christchurch Tuesday to set up a tournament decider against Australia.An unbeaten century from Shubman Gill helped India set a competitive total of 272, which Pakistan never looked like reaching as...

MCG to host World T20 men's, women's finals in 2020

SYDNEY, Jan 30 (AFP): The Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia's largest stadium, will host the women's World Twenty20 cricket final in 2020, organisers said on Tuesday amid hopes the match will set a world record for attendance at a female sporting event.Both the men's and women's finals will be played at...