Cricket
Sri Lanka seeks another 4th-day miracle vs NZ in 2nd test
Christchurch, Dec 29 (AP/UNB) — Sri Lanka began another tenacious fourth-day fightback Saturday as it strove to save the second test against New Zealand after starting its second innings 659 runs behind.
Australia 44-2 chasing 399 to win 3rd test against India
Melbourne, Dec 29 (AP/UNB) — Chasing 399 to win the third cricket test against India, Australia made a shaky start before reaching 44-2 at lunch on the fourth day at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Khulna Titans sign Paul Stirling, David Wiese
Dhaka, Dec 28 (UNB) - Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) team Khulna Titans have inked deals with Irish cricketer Paul Stirling and South African cricketer David Wiese for the upcoming edition of BPL which is scheduled begin on January 5 next.
BCL: Prime Bank South Zone win record 4th title
Dhaka, Dec 27 (UNB) – Prime Bank South Zone clinched the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) first class title for the fourth time on Thursday, crushing BCB North Zone by nine wickets.
Boult takes 6 as Sri Lanka collapses for 104 in 2nd test
New Zealand, Dec 27 (AP/UNB) — Trent Boult broke a personal wicket drought in spectacular fashion Wednesday, taking six wickets for four runs in the space of 15 balls as New Zealand bowled out Sri Lanka for 104 on the second day of the second cricket test.
India 277-2 at lunch on day 2 of 3rd test against Australia
Australia, Dec 27 (AP/UNB) — India's plan to bat for as long as possible was on track at lunch on Thursday's second day of the third cricket test against Australia, with Cheteshwar Pujara on 103 and Virat Kohli on 69.
BCL: East Zone beat Central Zone by 321 runs in last round
Dhaka, Dec 26 (UNB) – Islami Bank East Zone made a good finish in the 6th and final round of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) beating league leader Walton Central Zone by a huge margin of 321 runs on the 3rd day of the four-day affairs at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.
New Zealand 175-8 at tea on day 1, 2nd test vs. Sri Lanka
Christchurch, Dec 26 (AP/UNB)— Tim Southee made 68 in a counter-attacking partnership of 108 with B.J. Watling which allowed New Zealand to rally from 64-6 to 175-8 at tea Wednesday on the first day of the second test against Sri Lanka.
India 123-2 at tea day 1 of 3rd test at MCG
Melbourne, Dec 26 (AP/UNB)—Debutant Mayank Agarwal hit a half-century as India made slow progress to reach 123-2 at tea after electing to bat Wednesday in the third cricket test against Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
BCL: East Zone, South Zone leading in final round
Dhaka, Dec 25 (UNB) - Islami Bank East Zone and Prime Bank South Zone are in commanding positions in their respective 6th and final round matches of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) at the end of the 2nd day of the four-day affairs at two separate venues across the country on Tuesday.