Tamim’s wait for landmark 5k runs extended 

It looks like Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal’s wait for reaching landmark 5000 Test runs has been extended as the left-hander had to retire hurt after suffering a cramp in the second session of the third day’s play during the Tigers’ first Test against Sri Lanka in Chattogram today.  
17 May 2022, 09:17 AM

Rajitha, concussion sub, brings SL back into the contest

Coming off the bench as a concussion substitute, pacer Kasun Rajitha has brought Sri Lanka back into the contest against Bangladesh on the third day of their first Test at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 08:12 AM

Tamim brings up 10th Test ton; closes in on 5K landmark

Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal brought up his 10th Test ton following Lunch on the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 07:01 AM

Tamim, Joy dominate opening session on Day 3 

Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy, barring a few odd chances, have completely dominated proceedings in the opening session of the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 06:08 AM

Bangladesh stitch 100-run opening stand after more than five years

Bangladesh openers were able to stitch a 100-run stand after over five years in Tests on the third day of their first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
17 May 2022, 05:34 AM

When a farmer’s boy dared to dream

This particular story begins from around 2018, even though the protagonist's story was set into motion much earlier. It was around four years ago when Abu Saied, son of an average farmer, had refused to succumb to his father's demands at a pivotal juncture of his life and, instead, chose the more risky road, one that is less traversed by, a route which is all but forbidden to most as the long and arduous trek through the forest of dreams happens to be filled with thorny uncertainties.  
17 May 2022, 01:49 AM

Can Tamim beat Mushy in race to 5k?

Two Bangladesh batters – Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim – are on the verge of reaching the five thousand-run landmark in Test cricket as the Tigers approach the third day of the Chattogram Test against Sri Lanka today.
17 May 2022, 01:36 AM

Will missed chances come back to haunt the Tigers?

There has been hardly any purchase for the bowlers so far in Bangladesh’s ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.  
16 May 2022, 12:06 PM

Tigers end Day 2 unscathed 

Bangladesh openers Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudul Hasan Joy made sure that the Tigers end the second day of their first Test against Sri Lanka on a positive note as the duo remained unbeaten in their first innings at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. 
16 May 2022, 11:44 AM

Shakib keeps pulling rabbit out of hat

The wily old Shakib Al Hasan’s armoury keeps stretching to include new variations. Having come back from Covid-19 after initially being ruled out of the first Test at Chattogram and taking part in just one practice session, where he did not bowl a single delivery and only focused on his batting, Shakib lifted Bangladesh up in the second session of day two with the ball.
16 May 2022, 11:41 AM

Mathews first to be dismissed on 199 in Bangladesh

After a monumental innings, any batter would like to be on the right side of the history. However, that was not the case for Angelo Mathews as the Sri Lankan all-rounder finds himself on the unwanted side of it. 
16 May 2022, 10:57 AM

Nayeem denies Mathews a double-ton, bags six-fer

Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews fell one run short of his Test career's second double-century as his brilliant nine-and-half hour long anchoring innings ended at 199, becoming the 12th batter in history to get out on the number. 
16 May 2022, 10:15 AM

The other Hasan shines after Lunch, Mathews unfazed

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan backed up Nayeem Hasan's breakthrough at the stroke of Lunch to grab two quick wickets right after interval, and Tigers were back in hunt on day two of Chattogram Test. 
16 May 2022, 08:45 AM

Nayeem strikes twice at stroke of lunch

Sri Lanka were cruising along on the first session of day two of the Chattogram Test with overnight batters Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews consolidating at ease. However, 22-year-old Nayeem Hasan had other ideas.
16 May 2022, 06:23 AM

Salma, Supta off to play ‘Women’s IPL’

Two of Bangladesh national women's cricket team players — Salma Khatun and Sharmin Akhter Supta — will fly for India tomorrow to play the Women’s T20 Challenge, also known as the Women’s IPL.
15 May 2022, 11:35 AM

Mathews ton drives Lanka

Angelo Mathews scored an unbeaten century as Sri Lanka posted 258 for four at the end of the first day of the first Test in Chattogram on Sunday.
15 May 2022, 11:33 AM

Oman end Bangladesh’s 10-match winning streak

Bangladesh were hammered 6-2 by Oman in the final of the Asian Games Qualifiers in Bangkok on Sunday, ending Bangladesh's 10-match winning streak which started in the AHF Cup in March.
15 May 2022, 10:31 AM

Mendis, Mathews drive SL to position of strength

Kusal Mendis and Angelo Mathews stitched an unbroken third-wicket stand of 92 runs as Sri Lanka went from 73 for two to 158 for two in the post-lunch session of the first Test against Bangladesh in Chattogram on Sunday.
15 May 2022, 08:43 AM

Sri Lanka lose openers, Bangladesh lose reviews

Sri Lanka lost both their openers after electing to bat first on the first morning of the Chattogram Test, thanks to a brace from off-spinner Nayeem Hasan, as the visitors reached 73 for two in 24 overs at Lunch. 
15 May 2022, 06:05 AM

Double done, Klopp calls for quadruple push

Jurgen Klopp urged Liverpool to give one last push for the quadruple after they beat Chelsea on penalties in the FA Cup final to keep their history bid alive.
15 May 2022, 05:12 AM