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Tigers' Champions Trophy camp starts in Mirpur
The Bangladesh national cricket team has begun a five-day training camp in Mirpur, just after the conclusion of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), in preparation for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, which will take place in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19.
BCB to oversee player payment, logistics of BPL
In a significant move to enhance the efficiency and integrity of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced it will directly oversee player payments and logistics for all participating players, both domestic and international.
Fortune Barishal defends title, Chittagong Kings's dream crushed
Fortune Barishal secured the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) title for the second consecutive time. In the final held at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday (February 7), they defeated Chittagong Kings by 3 wickets, shattering Chattogram’s hopes. Chasing a target of 195 runs, Tamim Iqbal’s team reached the target in 19.3 overs. As a result, Chattogram missed the chance to win their first BPL title.
Torres' hat-trick sends Barcelona to semifinals with 5-0 victory
Barcelona put on an impressive display on Thursday night in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals, thrashing Valencia 5-0. Ferran Torres netted a hat-trick, while Fermín López and Lamine Yamal scored the other two goals.
BPL final today
The final match of the 11th edition of the BPL will take place today (February 7) between Fortune Barishal and Chittagong Kings, bringing an end to the month-long tournament.
Abahani shines under pressure
The charm of the past is no longer there—Abahani-Mohammedan now only exists as a skeleton of its once glorious legacy! Despite this situation, there are still some supporters who continue to follow the two popular clubs and keep themselves updated. Mazed Hossain Tutul, a resident of Azimpur, is one such person. Despite his busy schedule, he stays informed about Abahani's progress and, when time permits, enjoys conversations with friends, reminiscing about the club's glorious footballing past. Abahani's die-hard fans have been under pressure in recent seasons. The dominance of Bashundhara Kings on the field has overshadowed their beloved club. This pressure comes from watching Abahani's fading brilliance on the pitch.
Rashid Khan becomes highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket
Afghanistan's star spinner, Rashid Khan, made history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. The 26-year-old wristspinner surpassed West Indian legend Dwayne Bravo's tally of 631 wickets during the SA20 qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals on Tuesday when he dismissed Dunith Wellalage.
Bangladeshi footballer Sumaiya faces rape and death threats
Bangladesh's football scene has been thrown into turmoil in recent days following a rift between women's national team coach Peter Butler and several senior players.
Arafat Sunny's bowling action questioned again
Chittagong Kings' left-arm spinner Arafat Sunny is once again under scrutiny for his bowling action. Umpires have raised concerns about his action in the BPL, as confirmed by BPL Technical Committee Chairman Rakibul Hasan. Earlier in the tournament, umpires had also questioned the bowling action of his teammate Aliss Al Islam.
Durbar Rajshahi to pay players' unpaid dues in 3 installments
The 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has been marred by controversies, including dissatisfaction with ticket sales, suspicions of match-fixing, and unpaid player salaries. One of the major concerns has been the franchise "Durbar Rajshahi," which has been in the spotlight for failing to pay players their salaries on time.