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New Zealand crushes Sri Lanka by 423 runs to win series
Christchurch, Dec 30 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand needed only 14 balls to crush Sri Lanka by 423 runs in the second cricket test on Sunday to clinch the two-match series 1-0 and claim a historic fourth straight series win.
Shakib in Harsha Bhogle ODI XI of the year
Dhaka, Dec 29 (UNB) – Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has announced his best ODI Eleven of the year for 2018, including Bangladesh Test and T20 captain Shakib Al Hasan, in the squad.
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.
Rajshahi Kings rope in Mohammad Hafeez for BPL
Dhaka, Dec 27 (UNB) — Rajshahi Kings added Pakistani all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez to their side for the upcoming edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) scheduled to kick off from January 5 next year.
BCB allows Steve Smith to play in BPL
Dhaka, Dec 27 (UNB) – Changing its earlier stance, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has now decided to allow former Australian captain Steve Smith, who is currently facing a one-year suspension for his involvement in ball-tampering scandal in March last, to play in the ensuing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Cricket beginning 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.