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Emerging Cricket: Bangladesh level series 1-1 against Sri Lanka
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – After losing the first game by a big margin of 186 runs, Bangladesh emerging cricket team made a good comeback in the second game to level the three-match one-day series 1-1 beating their Sri Lankan opponent by two wickets at BKSP ground in Savar.
Bangladesh to start SAFF U-15 campaign on Friday
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB)- Defending Champions Bangladesh Under-15 Football team will start their SAFF Under-15 campaign taking on Bhutan in the first match on Friday (August 23) at the Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal of India.
Langeveldt upbeat to create stronger pace battery for Tigers
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) — In his first interaction with the media after reaching Dhaka, Charl Langeveldt, the newly-appointed pace-bowling coach of the Tigers, said he is upbeat to strengthen the Bangladesh cricket team with an upgraded pace-attack. Langeveldt believes Bangladesh has a good bunch of pacers who just need the right direction to go through.
Bangladesh to become a big force soon, says Domingo
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) – Newly-appointed head coach of the Tigers Russell Domingo believes Bangladesh national cricket team are really close to becoming a big force in international cricket.
Ban on Sreesanth for alleged spot-fixing to end in August 2020
Dhaka, Aug 21 (UNB) - Tainted Indian pacer S Sreesanth’s ban for alleged spot-fixing will end next August, BCCI Ombudsman D K Jain has ordered, observing that the cricketer is well past his prime having already served six years, reports The Indian Express.
World Youth Archery: Shakib Mollah finishes 24th in Recurve Jr Boys
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) – Md Shakib Mollah of Bangladesh finished 24th in the qualifying round of Recurve Junior Boys in the World Archery Youth Championship scoring 638 at Zona Sur Univesity Sports Complex in Madrid, Spain on Tuesday.
Farhad, Jahurul confident of making place in national cricket team
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) — All-rounder Farhad Reza and experienced top order batsman Jahurul Islam are confident to make place in the main squad of national cricket team from the ongoing 35-member national conditioning camp.
Chaminda Vass inspires young cricketers to improve fitness
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) — Legendary Sri Lankan pacer Chaminda Vaas on Tuesday said young cricketers have to concentrate more on fitness as modern cricket is getting tough.
SAFF U-15 Champs: Bangladesh beat United SC 3-1 in practice match Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB)- Holders Bangladesh Under-15 Football team beat United Sports Club U-15 side by 3-1 goals in a practice match at Kalyani Stadium in West Bengal on Tuesday, ahead of their SAFF Under-15 Championship scheduled to begin on Friday (August 23).
Bangladesh concede 0-6 goals defeat against SAI Women’s Hockey team Tuesday
Dhaka, Aug 20 (UNB) - Bangladesh Women’s Hockey team conceded a 0-6 goals defeat against touring Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) National Academy Women’s Hockey team in their first match of the six-match series at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium here on Tuesday.