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DHAKA: The T-20 World Cup Cricket will begin from March 16. In the inaugural match host Bangladesh will face-off Afghanistan, the country which beat Bangladesh in just concluded Asia Cup Cricket.    The matches of the much enthusiastic T-20 Cricket World Cup will be held at Dhaka

PM inaugurates celebrity concert

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the opening ceremony of T-20 World Cup at Bangabandhu National Stadium in the capital at 6:35pm Thursday.  Artistes from home and abroad are performing at the stadium emblazoned with a festive look and enormous surprising preparations and

Tigers win by 4-wicket

DHAKA: Bangladesh won the first warm up match against United Arab Emirates (UAE) by 4-wicket at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium of Fatullah in Narayanganj, ahead of upcoming T20 World Cup to be started on March 16.They chased down 143-run loosing 6-wicket with 7-ball to spare. Tamim Iqbal,

Schumacher `still in wake-up phase`

DHAKA: Formula One legend Michael Schumacher remains in a medically induced coma, according to his agent, while one of his former teammates is "praying" for his recovery.The 45-year-old suffered a severe head injury while skiing on December 29 in the French Alps, reports CNN."Michael is

Sri Lanka win Asia Cup 2014

DHAKA: Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup for the fifth time by chasing down 260-run set by former champion Pakistan in Mirpur on Saturday afternoon.They scored 261 runs loosing five wickets in 46.2-over at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.Lahiru Thirimanne scored 101 while DPMD Jayawardene scored

Putin opens Winter Paralympics

DHAKA: The 2014 Winter Paralympics have been opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin in a spectacular ceremony.The ceremony at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi was themed Breaking the Ice and featured music, dance, special effects and fireworks.The GB team were led by 15-year-old

Sochi ready for biggest Paralympics

DHAKA: Russia will welcome the sporting world back to Sochi on Friday for the Winter Paralympics opening ceremony.Less than a fortnight after the Winter Olympics ended, 575 athletes from 45 countries will compete for 72 gold medals in five sports over 10 days, BBC reported. That`s the

Mathews keeps Bangladesh winless

DHAKA: Sri Lankan captain Angelo Mathews’ knock kept Bangladesh winless in the 2014 Asia Cup.On the way of chasing down Tigers’ 204 for 9, Mathews played a captain’s knock of 74-run and won the game by three wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.PC de Silva

Sri Lanka chasing 204-run

DHAKA: After losing their first three matches, hosts Bangladesh set a target of 205-run for Sri Lanka batsmen in a bid to finish the tournament with at least one victory on Thursday afternoon. While chasing Tigers’ set 204-run, Lankan batsmen scored 6-run loosing 2-wicket after 3-over

IPL to opt for UAE or Bangladesh

DHAKA: The UAE and Bangladesh have emerged as the only two contenders to host some of the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches during India’s general elections after strong favourites South Africa has been ruled out of contention.Ranjib Biswal, the IPL chairman, told the media in New

Salahuddin reelected as SAFF president

DHAKA: Bangladesh Football Federation President Kazi Salahuddin was reelected as president of South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) for the next three years.Earlier he was elected as SAFF president for the first time in October, 2009 and his tenure ended in October, 2012.South Asian

India beat Afghanistan by 8-wckt

DHAKA: India won their face-saver match against debutant Afghanistan by eight wickets in the Asia Cup 2014 at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium of Mirpur in city on Wednesday.They chased down Afghanistan’s 159 runs in 32.2-over with the loss of two wickets.Two openers AM Rahane and S

India win the toss, opted to bowl

DHAKA: India is set to face spirited debutants Afghanistan in their last round-robin league match in Mirpur on Wednesday in their disastrous Asia Cup.Indian captain V Kohli won the toss and elected to field first.The day/night match will start at 2:00PM at Shere Bangla National

Pakistan beat Bangladesh

DHAKA: Though it was best ODI total of Bangladesh, but Pakistan beat Bangladesh by 3 wickets in the 8th Match of Asia Cup at Mirpur Shere Bangla National Stadium Tuesday.Chasing 327-run target, Pakistan scored 329 runs for seven wickets with one ball remaining in the innings.Earlier, with

Tigers set Pak 327-run target

DHAKA: With Anamul Haque’s ton, Bangladesh scored highest ever 326 runs in ODI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup tournament at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in capital’s Mirpur on Tuesday.Apart from Anamul’s 100 off 131 balls, Imrul Kayes, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim and

Graeme Smith announces retirement

DHAKA: Graeme Smith has announced he will retire from international cricket at the conclusion of the final Test against Australia in Cape Town.Smith, 33, is playing his 117th Test match - 109 of which have been as captain, a world record - and currently stands on 9257 runs. He revealed

BD facing Pakistan bowlers

DHAKA: In the eighth One Day International (ODI) of 12th Asia Cup, host Bangladesh has started bating against Pakistan Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium of Mirpur in the city on Monday afternoon.     Bangladesh scored 92 runs without loosing wicket after 10.0-over in the day/night match.

Pistorius pleads not guilty at Reeva murder trial

DHAKA: South African athlete Oscar Pistorius has pleaded not guilty at the start of his trial for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.Pistorius shot Steenkamp, 29, a model and reality TV star, at his home in Pretoria on 14 February 2013.State prosecutors allege the killing was

Sri Lanka seal final berth

DHAKA: With the third consecutive win against Afghanistan, Sri confirmed their place in the 2014 Asia Cup final on Monday.Sri Lanka beat the debutant Afghanistan by 129 runs in the 7th ODI of the tournament at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in capital.Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka

Afridi sixes seal final-over victory

DHAKA: Defending champion Pakistan chased down India’s 250-run in their must win battle in the sixth match of the 2014 Asia Cup on Sunday.Shahid Afridi scored the winning run for Pakistan hitting two 6s on 3rd and the 4th ball of the 50th over while Mohammad Hafeez scored 75 runs.R