Raza, Bennet fifties down Bangladesh in fifth T20I
Zimbabwe won the toss and will bowl first in the fifth T20I against Bangladesh at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
‘Type of cricket’ biggest concern for Tigers
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Bangladesh will take on Zimbabwe in the fifth and final match of the five-match T20I series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
Highlights: James Anderson’s illustrious career
England star James Anderson believes the "time is right" to end his Test career after revealing on Saturday that the first Test against the West Indies at Lord's on July 10 will be his final appearance in the five-day format which will bring an end to a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever fast bowler.
Mushtaq holds masterclass for 16 promising leg spinners
“All of you are the future of Bangladesh cricket. You all have to give your heart and soul in training… Nobody can cheat success,” Mushtaq told the group of boys
Anderson to retire in July
England's James Anderson will retire from test cricket after the first match of the series against West Indies at Lord's this year, he said on Saturday, ending a 21-year career in which he became the most successful ever pace bowler.
ICC T20 WC: Shakib three wickets away from unique landmark
Shakib is currently sitting on 47 wickets in 36 matches in T20 World Cups and is the only active cricketer among the top five wicket-taker’s list in the competition.
Schedule of Bangladesh’s tour of West Indies announced
The series will begin with the first Test in Antigua, starting on November 22 and followed by the second Test in Jamaica, commencing on November 30.
ICC T20 WC: Shakib, Rohit set to make it nine out of nine
India have already named their World Cup squad with Rohit as their skipper. The Tigers, however, are yet to announce their 15-member squad but Shakib is expected to walk into the side if he remains fit.
Tigers’ batting frailty exposed again
Bangladesh lost their remaining nine wickets for just 42 to be bundled out for a meagre 143 in 19.5 overs -- a display that highlights the frailty of the Tiger’s batting in T20Is
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Man City close in on Premier League title, Burnley relegated
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Endrick in Brazil's Copa America squad but no Neymar
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Soumya’s different gear aided by Tanzid’s approach
Soumya Sarkar had a different gear to his batting today on his return to the squad for the last two games of the Zimbabwe T20I series. He was content on playing second fiddle to other opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim and not only did it help the team’s cause but it allowed him to get in to score an important 41 for the side as Bangladesh won by five runs in the second T20I.
Abahani trip as Kings on brink of history
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Vinicius very close to first Ballon d'Or win, says Ancelotti
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Soumya gets a jittery start upon return from injury
Bangladesh opener Soumya Sarker returned to the side as he replaced Liton Das at the top of the order in the fourth T2OI against Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.
Erasmus to lead as Namibia name squad for T20 World Cup
Erasmus will lead an experienced group that qualified for the ninth edition of the T20 World Cup courtesy of an unbeaten run at last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier on home soil with JJ Smit named vice-captain.
