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Bangladesh’s Asian Cup dream nears end after two consecutive defeats
Bangladesh has tasted the second consecutive defeat in the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup qualifiers. Gerard Jones’s team lost 3-0 to Syria at the Dustilik Stadium in Tashkent. Earlier in the first match the Bangladesh youth side had lost 2-0 to hosts Uzbekistan. As a result the hope of advancing to the main round has practically ended after remaining pointless in two matches. At the same time questions have also arisen about the team’s strategy and the capability of head coach Gerard Jones.
Match fees doubled in domestic cricket
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the doubling of match fees in all versions of domestic cricket in accordance with the promise given to the cricketers. Board president Tamim Iqbal made this announcement at a press conference in Mirpur on Thursday.
Ticket sale begins for Bangladesh's Lord's Test against England
Bangladesh are set to play a Test on English soil after a long gap of 17 years. Bangladesh and England will face each other at the historic Lord's Cricket Ground in May next year. The ticket sales for the match have already commenced.
'Pakistan cricket is not finished', Naqvi replies to critics
Following heavy defeats in two Tests against England, a major shake-up has begun in Pakistan cricket. The Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision to drop seven cricketers and two coaches has drawn sharp criticism from former players and cricket analysts. However, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi remains unfazed by the criticism.
Matches to pause in 10th minute for a minute's applause to honour Messi
Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football. While he is not leaving the pitch entirely, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) has taken an initiative to specially honour his two-decade-long illustrious career with the national team.
Towhid Hridoy's bat creates new history, now aims for the national team
Towhid Hridoy has made history with his bat on South African soil. The batter set a new record for the highest individual innings in Bangladeshi first-class cricket by scoring a triple century against South Africa 'A' in the four-day match in Potchefstroom . However, despite this extraordinary achievement, Hridoy does not want to stop. He now dreams of playing such a big innings in the national team's jersey as well.
Chamari Atapattu claims world record with 7 wickets for 5 runs
SriLanka captain Chamari Atapattu produced a record-breaking bowling performance, taking seven wickets for just five runs against Indonesia in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup in Dubai on Wednesday (September 2).
Dooley turns to 6ft 4in US-based goal keeper Saif Kerawala
Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley is assessing US-based goalkeeper Saif Kerawala as a potential solution to the national team’s goalkeeping concerns, with the 29-year-old training with the squad over the past few days.
Bangladesh announces full-strength squad for Asian Games
Bangladesh has announced a strong squad ahead of the men’s cricket event of the Asian Games to be held in Japan. Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has found a place as a surprise inclusion in the 15-member squad led by Liton Das.
India named host of 2027 Women’s Champions Trophy
India has got the opportunity to host the first-ever ICC Women’s Champions Trophy. The country has been given the responsibility of organizing next year’s T20 tournament after leaving behind Bangladesh and South Africa in the race to become the host.