Cricket
Swimmer Junaina wants to win gold for Bangladesh
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) - Junaina Ahmed, a 15-year-old swimmer, has attracted spectators’ attention in the Max Group 29th National Swimming competition by breaking two national records in her first appearance at the senior level event.
Bangladesh failed to utilise the wicket: Mahmudullah
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Bangladesh’s failure to take advantage of the wicket led to their humiliating loss to New Zealand in the second Test at Wellington, Mahmudullah Riyad said Tuesday.
Wagner, Boult demolish Tigers in Wellington
Dhaka, Mar 12 (UNB) — Bangladesh suffered another big defeat to hosts New Zealand by an innings and 12 runs on Tuesday.
Premier Cricket: Rupganj beat Shinepukur
Dhaka, Mar 11 (UNB) — Centuries by Mohammad Naim and Naeem Islam helped Legends of Rupganj put a mammoth target against Shinepukur Cricket Club on Monday.
Sabbir shines in Abahani’s win; Sheikh Jamal suffer back to back loss
Dhaka, Mar 11 (UNB)— National cricketer Sabbir Rahman’s all-round performance helped Abahani Limited earn their second consecutive win in the ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL) on Monday.
Shakib set to miss entire New Zealand series: Akram Khan
Dhaka, Mar 11 (UNB) — Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to miss Bangladesh’s last Test against New Zealand.
New Zealand steer Wellington Test as Taylor hit double ton
Dhaka, Mar 11 (UNB) —Hosts New Zealand took the control of the second Test of three-match series in Wellington against Bangladesh after Ross Taylor struck his third double ton on Monday.
Tigers more like rabbits amid Wagner’s short-pitched assault
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB) — Bangladesh tumbled for 211 in the first innings of the second Test of three-match series at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday. Majority of Bangladesh’s wickets fell to short-pitched deliveries as the New Zealand pace attack, in particular Neil Wagner, put them through the paces with a near constant barrage reminiscent of the infamous Bodyline series.
Mosaddek keen to prove his worth again
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB) - Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, the right-handed top-order batsman who has lost his place from the national set-up, is keen to prove his worth again in the ongoing season of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League (DPDCL).
Bangladesh all out for 211 as Wellington Test starts after rain
Dhaka, Mar 10 (UNB)- After two full days were washed out due to persistent rain, the second Test of three-match series between Bangladesh and New Zealand started at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Sunday.