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Miraz explains Bangladesh's ODI defeat to Zimbabwe
Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz has expressed disappointment after his side's 25-run defeat to Zimbabwe in the first ODI, following a similar loss in the Test match. Chasing a modest target of 142 runs, the Tigers were bowled out for 116, giving Zimbabwe a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Bangladesh suffer humiliating ODI defeat to Zimbabwe
Blessing Muzarabani was busy celebrating after taking a catch with a clenched fist. Richard Ngarava gestured to the sky after dismissing Mustafizur Rahman. The Zimbabwe players in the Harare Stadium dugout were in ecstasy. This sums up Bangladesh's first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe — a 25-run defeat due to batting failure.
Nahid Rana's career-best 6 wickets skittle Zimbabwe for 141
Bangladesh produced a clinical bowling performance to dismiss Zimbabwe for just 141 runs in the third ODI of the series at Harare Sports Club on Monday, July 6.
Nahid Rana breaks record, surpassing Mashrafe-Rubel
The record for Bangladesh's best bowling figures in ODIs was shared by two pacers - Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and Rubel Hossain. Mashrafe took 6 wickets for 26 runs against Kenya in 2006, while Rubel had the same figure against New Zealand in Mirpur in 2013. Nahid Rana has now made the record intact for almost two decades. The pacer now owns the best bowling figures in Bangladesh's history in ODIs, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs in the first ODI of the series against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club on Monday (July 6).
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms 2026 World Cup will be his last: 'The decision is made'
In a bittersweet moment for football fans worldwide, Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance at the tournament, marking the definitive end of an era for international football.
Messi sends heartfelt message to earthquake-hit Venezuela
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has expressed his heartfelt solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that claimed thousands of lives, offering words of support to grieving families and those still searching for missing loved ones.
Coach Hong Myung-bo leaves South Korea amid death threats
South Korea's national football team head coach Hong Myung-bo has left the country for the United States following intense criticism and death threats after the team's disappointing World Cup campaign.
Biplob returns to Bangladesh Emerging team setup against South Africa
The Bangladesh Emerging Team is set to tour South Africa later this month for a multi-format assignment featuring a tri-series followed by two four-day matches, with leg-spinner Aminul Islam Biplob poised to make his return to the national development setup.
Hridoy to lead again in Zimbabwe series, Mosaddek and Yasir return to T20
Bangladesh captain Liton Kumar Das will miss the upcoming T20 series against Zimbabwe as he has received permission to play the full Sri Lanka Premier League (LPL). As a result, Towhid Hridoy will once again lead the side in his absence.
Zimbabwe make history with innings victory over Bangladesh
Zimbabwe created history by defeating Bangladesh by an innings and 85 runs in the one-off Test, completing the match in three days. This is the first time in Test cricket that Zimbabwe have won two consecutive matches by an innings.