The Tigers suffer from megalophobia –- they fear large targets.
Bangladesh players celebrate in the pouring rain after clinching the T20I series 2-1 against Pakistan, despite suffering a 74-run loss in the final match in Mirpur on Thursday
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“I did see their point. I wasn’t angry, though my wife was; probably still is. But then she’s always been my biggest supporter, my biggest help throughout my career.”
Mhatre’s combined tally of 206 runs came at a staggering strike rate of 121.17 -- surpassing the 108.41 strike rate recorded by McCullum during a Youth Test against South Africa in 2001, making Mhatre the only batter to score over 200 runs in a Youth Test at a higher strike rate.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) expressed deep condolences at his passing and extended heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved family.
With the series already in the bag, Bangladesh will vie to inflict a clean-sweep over Pakistan by winning the third and final T20I at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today and complete a few more feats in the process.
India are anxiously awaiting the results of scans to discover the full extent of a foot injury suffered by Rishabh Pant that threatens to have major "consequences" for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford.
India suffered a potentially major setback when Rishabh Pant retired hurt on the first day of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Wednesday before they reached stumps on 264-4.
Amid speculations and uncertainties, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to take place in Dhaka on Thursday and Friday, as per schedule. This is the first time such a high-level meeting of the continental cricket body is taking place in the country.
Contrary to earlier reports, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to participate virtually in the Asian Cricket Council's (ACC) Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to take place over the next two days in Dhaka.
Barcelona have cancelled their Asian tour pre-season friendly against Japan's Vissel Kobe citing unspecified "serious contractual breaches", warning matches in South Korea could also be scrapped.
The men's national team are without a coach and the Indian Super League (ISL) -- India's top competition -- is in danger of collapsing over a dispute between the federation and its commercial partner.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami team-mate Jordi Alba could face a suspension after withdrawing from Major League Soccer's All-Star game, multiple US media reports said on Wednesday.
Panatonix Tiger Run Dhaka 2025 is set to take place in the capital’s Hatirjheel on July 26, on the occasion of the international Tiger Day to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the preservation of the Sunderbans.
World No.1 Jannik Sinner is teaming up once again with Umberto Ferrara, the fitness coach he sacked in the summer of 2024 after it was revealed that the Italian had tested positive for doping, his management team announced on Wednesday.
Tadej Pogacar said Monday he was ready to fight every kilometre with arch-rival Jonas Vingegaard in his bid for a fourth Tour de France title.
The seven-times Grand Slam singles champion had not played a competitive match in 16 months, with her last appearance on the WTA Tour coming at the Miami Open in March last year.
Scottie Scheffler romped to a magnificent four-shot victory to seal his first British Open title at Royal Portrush on Sunday, notching his fourth major success.
Bangladesh's top two female shuttlers -- Urmi Akhter and Nasima Khatun -- have long been teammates, representing the Bangladesh Army. Both learned the sport in Pabna, yet over the years, a quiet rivalry has developed between them, especially in the finals of national and summer badminton championships.
An autobiography titled “Tir Dhonuke Bajimat” by Kazi Razibuddin Ahmed Chapal was unveiled in a colourful programme at a hotel in the capital on Sunday, in presence of foreign and local organisers, prominent journalists and current archers.
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The Tigers suffer from megalophobia –- they fear large targets.
Bangladesh players celebrate in the pouring rain after clinching the T20I series 2-1 against Pakistan, despite suffering a 74-run loss in the final match in Mirpur on Thursday
England will play three Tests against New Zealand in June, starting at Lord's, and Pakistan will arrive in mid-August for three Tests.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced that all ticket proceeds from today’s third and final T20I between Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium will be donated to those affected by the recent tragic jet crash at Milestone College in Uttara, and the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and opted to bowl first in the third and final T20I of the three-match series against Pakistan in Mirpur on Thursday.
“That will also be announced soon [regarding Asia Cup],” Naqvi told reporters.
Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.
Batters Dewald Brevis and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have been included in South Africa’s Twenty20 and One Day International squads for their white ball tour of Australia next month, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen earns a maiden limited overs call-up.
Mired in legal setbacks, Real Madrid are losing the lucrative star-studded concerts for which their costly Bernabeu stadium revamp was designed -- and cross-town rivals Atletico are cashing in.
Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber refused to be drawn on whether the league planned to sanction Lionel Messi after the Inter Miami and Argentina superstar was a late withdrawal from Wednesday's All-Star game.
