Monday, 29 Apr, 2024

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Tigers facing Sri Lanka bowlers 

DHAKA: Bangladesh are batting against Sri Lanka bowlers in the first match of three-match One Day International series at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium at Dambulla in Sri Lanka on Saturday (March 25). Sri Lanka captain Upul Tharanga won the toss and invited the visitors to bat

When Tigers Chase the Lions

After the historic win of the 100th test match at P Sara Oval Colombo against Sri Lanka charismatic Mashrafe-led tiger squad commences yet another ODI series against Lankan lions at Rangiri Dambulla international Stadium. Bangladesh with 91 points ranks 7th in ICC ODI rankings while

Selection dilemma continues

Despite the lack of quality domestic cricket quality cricketers are emerging in plenty in Bangladesh. But crazy selection and biased attitudes of senior policy makers has already created uncertainties in the career of some top quality cricketers. Many believes that Bangladesh could

Tigers twitted in ODI practice match

Tigers twitted despite chasing a huge target in the lone practise match before all important ODI series against Sri Lanka. The series win will elevate Bangladesh in comfortable position closer to Sri Lanka and clear of Pakistan and West Indies.  Usually a team crumbles chasing a huge

Tigers vs Lion in Lion’s Den

It was one all in the Joy Bangla Cup two matches test series. Sri Lanka outplayed Bangladesh at Galle. Bangladesh brilliantly bounced back at Colombo winning smartly its 100 test match and squared the series. Two evenly matched teams will now appear in three matches ODI series which

Milestone Win in Centurion Test

Joy Bangla Cup Test Series: Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka Second Test Played at P Sara Stadium Colombo Score Card: Sri Lanka 338 and 319 lost to Bangladesh 467 and 191/6 by 4 wickets. Series Drawn 1-1 Man Of The Series: Shakib Al Hasan, Man of The Match: Tamim Iqbal. Bengal tigers made

Bangladesh win historic 100th test against Sri Lanka

DHAKA: Bangladesh won the historic 100th test by defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets in the second match at Colombo’s P Sara Oval. Bangladesh reached the 191-run target for six on Sunday.  Earlier Sri Lanka lost all wickets to score 319 runs in 113.2 overs in their second

Bangladesh need 191 to win 100th Test

DHAKA: Bangladesh started chasing 191-run target set by the host Sri Lanka in the second innings on the fifth and final day of the second test match at Colombo’s P Sara Oval Sunday. Sri Lanka need Sri Lanka’s ninth wicket stand between Dilruwan Perera and Suranga Lakmal continued

Countdown for Milestone

Changed Bangladesh at stumps of day four of the centurion test stands on the threshold of creating history. 19 March 2017 may eventually turn out a red letter day in the test history of Bangladesh. Winning the 100th test itself is a milestone. Only Australia, Pakistan and West Indies did

Bangladesh ODI team leaves for Sri Lanka 

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket team left Dhaka for Sri Lanka to join One Day International (ODI) and T-20 against the host country.  Led by the ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the players of Bangladesh team left the Hazrat Shajalal International Airport on Saturday (March 18) noon. 

Bangladesh ODI team leaves for Sri Lanka 

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket team left Dhaka for Sri Lanka to join One Day International (ODI) and T-20 against the host country.  Led by the ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the players of Bangladesh team left the Hazrat Shajalal International Airport on Saturday (March 18) noon. 

Advantage to Bangladesh at Stumps of Day Three

A changed Shakib (116) scoring his fifth century, debutant Mosaddek (75) with veni, vidi vici appearance and ever reliable Mushfique (52) playing cool yet again put Bangladesh strongly on 100th test at stumps of day three. Sri Lanka still trails by 75 runs and require batting to the best

Bangladesh 447 all out, lead Sri Lanka by 129 runs

DHAKA: Bangladesh were bowled out for 467 runs, leading Sri Lanka by 129 runs, after Mosaddek Hossain was stumped off Rangana Herath, falling for 75 runs on his Test debut. Before that, they lost the remaining three wickets inside 18.1 overs in the third session. Mosaddek and Mehedi

Brain freeze or committing suicide?

Brain freeze or committing suicide of the Bangladeshi batsmen in the twilight of day two have restored balance of the second test. Responding to a more than useful 338 all out of the home side Bangladesh at stumps of day two was 214/5. The day did not dawn well for the tourists and did

Bangladesh chasing Sri Lanka’s 338

DHAKA: Sri Lanka scored 338-run losing all wickets in their first innings of the second and final test against Bangladesh at P Sara Oval stadium in Colombo on Thursday (March 16). Dinesh Chandimal scored a wonderful century (138) helping the hosts to amass the fighting score.

Sri Lanka resume batting on Day 2 with 238/7

DHAKA: Sri Lanka resumed their first innings batting on the second day of the second and final test against Bangladesh at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Thursday (March 16). Earlier on the first day, Sri Lanka scored 238-run losing seven wickets in 83.1-over when bad light forced umpires to

Tigers have nose in front on day-1

Bengal Tigers leaking their wounds from massive Galle test defeat bounced back with vengeance on day one Colombo test. Playing its 100th test on the birth day of test cricket at P Sara Oval Stadium Colombo tigers redeemed themselves. When dark surroundings forced the days preceding called

Tigers fielding first in their 100th test

DHAKA: Bangladesh are bowling against Sri Lanka in the first innings of the second test at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Wednesday (March 15). Earlier, Sri Lanka captain Rangana Herath won the toss and invited Bangladesh to bat first in their historic 100th test match. Tigers needed a

Will Century of Test Cricket Change Luck?

DHAKA: March 15, 2017, will be heralded as a major milestone in the test cricket history of Bangladesh. Shell-shocked Bangladesh after a massive defeat at Galle will have to bounce back proving better competitive and make the occasion memorable. The team definitely has better potential

Looking Towards Colombo Test 

DHAKA: After the disappointing performance of Bangladesh losing the Galle test by a massive margin of 259 runs, cricket admirers are looking towards improved performance in the Colombo test. It will incidentally be a significant milestone the 100th test of Bangladesh. No one can deny