Cricket
Top five batsmen and top five bowlers in BBPL
Sports Reporter :The Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) Twenty20 cricket came to an end on Friday last. Rajshahi Royals emerged as the champions in BBPL defeating Khulna Tigers by 21 runs in the final...
Labsuchagne ‘at home’ in Australia’s new-look middle-order
The Steve Smith – Marnus Labuschagne duet sounds just as dulcet in the yellow as it does in the whites. If ever there were apprehensions to how Labuschagne would adapt to the subtle beats...
Tamim, Rubel back for Pakistan T20Is
Opener Tamim Iqbal and fast bowler Rubel Hossain returned to national fold for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced a 15-member squad for the much-talked tour on...
Injury-hit New Zealand call up Bennett for India T20 series
AFP, Wellington :New Zealand have called in Hamish Bennett to shore up their attack for the Twenty20 series against India this month, while Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson remain on the injured list.The 32-year-old...
New coach buoys Osaka’s Australian Open defence
AFP, Melbourne :Naomi Osaka had more coaches than she won titles last year but will be hoping that her latest trainer can propel her to a successful defence of her Australian Open crown. The...
Rishabh Pant to miss out as India eye comeback
After a 10-wicket thrashing in Mumbai, India are keen to draw level in Rajkot and prevent their second straight ODI series loss against Australia at home.Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who did not take to...
Khulna, Rajshahi vie for maiden BBPL title
The seventh edition of the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL), a special edition that is dedicated to the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman to celebrate his birth centenary, will see a...
Russell Domingo wants Bangladesh to follow India template in Tests
Bangladesh coach Russell Domingo wants the team to follow the example of India to grow after years of stagnation in the long format and has identified winning an away test as one of their...
PCB recalls Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik for Bangladesh T20Is
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has recalled the experienced duo of Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik, along with pacer Shaheen Afridi, in a 15-player squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.Apart from them, PCB...
Freedom of expression helps Mushfiqur to shine as leader
As Mushfiqur Rahim is going to lead his side Khulna Tigers in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BBPL) final on Friday if nothing unwanted situation arises, this will be the first time in the...