DHAKA: That was a historic win for Afghanistan as it has defeated test-playing country Bangladesh by 32 runs in the fifth match of Asia Cup at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium at Fatullah of Narayanganj Saturday.Chasing Afghanistan-set 255 runs, Bangladesh lost all wickets o score 222 in

DHAKA: In the fifth One Day International (ODI) of 12th Asia Cup, visiting Afghanistan has given 255-run target to Bangladesh at Fatullah of Narayanganj on Saturday. After facing troubles in the early over, Afghan scored 254 runs with the good batting assistance of Samiullah Shenwari and

DHAKA: The disease that carves an insidious path through the brain seems to be doing the same through sports.Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the degenerative brain disease associated with concussions, has been identified in both a soccer and a rugby player, according to a review in the

DHAKA Hosts Bangladesh is set to face debutants Afghanistan in a must-win match on Saturday afternoon in the ongoing 12th round of Asia Cup at Fatullah of Narayanganj.The day/night match will kick off at 2:00pm at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium.Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Bin Mortaza

DHAKA: Sri Lanka beat India by 2 wickets in the 4th match of Asia Cup at Fatulla Stadium of Narayanganj district Friday.Chasing India-set 264 runs, Sri Lanka managed to reach the target basing on Kumar Sangakkara’s ton in 50 over.  Earlier in the first innings, India scored 264 runs

DHAKA: Bangladesh pace bowler Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has been ruled out of the running Asia Cup tournament in Bangladesh, due to injury.After checking Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) report, Vibhav Singh, Physiotherapist for Bangladesh Cricket Team, came up with the disclosure on

DHAKA: Five-time champions India will look to build a winning momentum against Sri Lanka in the fourth match of 12th Asia Cup on Friday afternoon. The day/night match will kick off at 2:00pm at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah of Narayanganj.Earlier, India beat hosts Bangladesh

DHAKA: In the third match of 12th Asia Cup, defending champion Pakistan won by 72-run against debutant Afghanistan at Fatullah of Narayanganj on Thursday.While chasing Pakistan’s 248-run, Afghanistan scored 176 runs loosing all wickets in 47.2-over at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali

DHAKA: Afghanistan, in their first Asia Cup appearance, is set to face defending champions Pakistan at Fatullah of Narayanganj on Thursday afternoon.The third match of the tournament will kick off at 2pm at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium.According to cricinfo.com: Afghanistan could not

DHAKA: India beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the second match of Asia Cup at Fatulla Stadium of Narayanganj district Wednesday.Chasing Bangladesh-set 180 runs, India managed to reach the target basing on Virat Kohli’s ton in 49 over.Earlier, Bangladesh scored 279 runs for seven

DHAKA: The tribunal appointed to investigate allegations of match and spot-fixing in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League is set to pronounce its short judgment to the nine accused from Wednesday. The sanctions will be announced according to article six of the Bangladesh Cricket Board`s

DHAKA: Pakistan are chasing Sri Lanka-set 297-run target to win the opening one-dayer of the Asia Cup cricket tournament on Tuesday. The 12th edition of the Asia Cup tournament kicked off at the Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium with the match in the afternoon.Opener Lahiru Thirimanne made

DHAKA: The Asia Cup 2014 will begin on Tuesday through the match between the defending champions Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Fatullah of Narayanganj. The match will start 2:00pm at Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium.Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India and Afghanistan cricket teams have already arrived in

DHAKA: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has announced that fool-proof security will be in place for T-20 World Cup and Asia Cup cricket tournaments ahead.DMP commissioner Benzir Ahmed said that Bangladesh was committed to ensuring the safety and security of every player taking part in the

DHAKA: Visiting Sri Lanka is chasing Bangladesh-set 241-run target in the third and final One Day International (ODI) against visiting Sri Lanka at Mirpur Shere Bangla National Stadium Saturday.Earlier, Bangladesh scored 240 runs losing eight wickets in stipulated over. Mominul Haque,

DHAKA: Bangladesh is set to battle against Sri Lanka to save honour by avoiding whitewash on Saturday as the hosts have already defeated in last two matches on three match series. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.On February

DHAKA: Shakib Al Hasan on Friday apologized for making improper gesture during second match against Sri Lanka at Mirpur.Meanwhile, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) banned Shakib Al Hasan for next three One Day International (ODI) matches and fined him BDT. 300,000.BCB acting executive chief

DHAKA: Manchester United have confirmed that striker Wayne Rooney has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract.The 28-year-old England international has extended his current contract by four years in a deal worth up to £300,000 a week, reports BBC.Rooney told his website:  "I`m happy

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Friday has banned Shakib Al Hasan for three One Day International (ODI) cricket matches for his misbehave.  He has also been fined Tk 3 lakh for ill conduct during second one day international match at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium on Thursday.  BCB

DHAKA: Visiting Sri Lanka has defeated Bangladesh by 61 runs in the second One Day International (ODI) in Mirpur of the city on Thursday.Chasing 290-run target, Tigers managed to score 228 runs losing all wickets in 43.0 over at Sher-e Bangla National Stadium.Earlier, Lankan captain