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Shanto likely to step down as Test captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto is reportedly considering stepping down from Bangladesh’s Test captaincy following the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, according to a 'Cricbuzz' report citing sources close to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
Bangladesh women focused on Bahrain match in Asian Cup Qualifiers
With eyes set on a strong start, the Bangladesh women’s football team is gearing up for their opening match against Bahrain in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to take place in Myanmar from June 29 to July 5.
Bangladesh holds nerve for gritty draw in Galle test
Bangladesh came away with a hard-fought draw against Sri Lanka in the opening Test of their World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, after a thrilling five-day battle at the Galle International Stadium marked by rain interruptions, strong performances, and narrow margins.
Shanto makes history with twin centuries in Galle test
Bangladesh Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has etched his name into cricket history with a rare feat — scoring centuries in both innings of a Test match.
Alif clinches gold for Bangladesh at Asian Cup archery
Bangladeshi archer Abdur Rahman Alif has won gold in the recurve men’s individual event at the Asian Cup Archery, held in Singapore.
Miraz set to return in best eleven in Colombo test
Bangladesh are set to welcome back all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz for the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo, after he missed the first match in Galle due to a bout of viral fever.
Messi’s stunning free-kick seals Inter Miami victory in Club World Cup
Lionel Messi delivered yet another moment of magic as his brilliant free-kick secured a 2-1 victory for Inter Miami over Portugal’s FC Porto in their second group-stage match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday night.
Rishad picked again by Hobart for Big Bash 2024–25
Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been re-signed by the Hobart Hurricanes for the 2024–25 season of Australia’s T20 tournament, the Big Bash League (BBL). The promising young talent from Bangladesh is set to represent Hobart.
Bangladesh fall short of 500 on a day of regret
Najmul Hossain Shanto may be left with regret, Mushfiqur Rahim with disappointment, and Litton Das—who lost his wicket late in the day—might feel equally frustrated. All three came agonizingly close to significant personal milestones but couldn’t quite reach them. It was that kind of day for Bangladesh in the Galle Test against Sri Lanka, even though they remained in the contest with 484 runs on the scoreboard.
Mushfiqur Rahim sets world record
Bangladesh’s wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim has etched his name in cricket history by setting a new world record.