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Tendulkar a genius, not me: Cook

England captain Alastair Cook insisted India batting great Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record for Test runs had yet to come into his sights even though he had surpassed one mark set by the 'Little Master'.
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Hyderabad will host Bangladesh’s maiden Test in India

Bangladesh will play their first Test in India during their neighbour’s 2016-17 home season.Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) makes the announcement following its Tour Programme and Fixtures Committee meeting in Mumbai.
9 June 2016, 11:26 AM

Fizz in Dhaka to undergo rehab

Bangladesh pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman returns to Dhaka from his hometown Satkhira to attend a rehabilitation programme at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
8 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Mohammedan ride on Mushfiqur

Mohammedan Sporting Club defeat Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club by six wickets at Mirpur today to move to the summit of the ongoing Dhaka Premier League’s points table.
8 June 2016, 11:30 AM

First Mr Universe from India dies

Manohar Aich at the age of 34 fled to India without informing his family. Many of his village in Comilla died of malaria at the time and he was among those still fighting the deadly disease.
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'Like punching a mountain', Indian boxer recalls Ali bouts

Former Indian amateur boxer Haroon Khan bubbles with excitement and bravado as he recalls his two bouts with his hero, the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali, three decades ago.
7 June 2016, 09:34 AM

[WATCH] Monkey creates distraction, ‘steals’ Rs 10,000

There is no business like monkey business. Like a scene straight out of a favorite animated film, this monkey knack for mischief and stealing outwits the store manager in India and successfully steals Rs 10, 000 right out of his cash register.
6 June 2016, 13:05 PM

India's 'Pocket Hercules' dies at 104

Manohar Aich, the bodybuilder who became the first Indian to take the Mr. Universe title in 1952 and won the nickname 'Pocket Hercules' for his tiny stature, has died aged 104.
6 June 2016, 08:38 AM

BCB contacts Aaqib, forms new selection structure

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has contacted Pakistan's former bowling coach Aaqib Javed for a possible role with the Bangladesh team, and has also approved proposals for an expanded selection setup.
5 June 2016, 13:16 PM

[WATCH] India inaugurates ‘Eid Visa Camp’ for Bangladeshis

India launches ‘Eid Visa Camp’, the first of its kind, to ease Bangladeshi national’s travel to the country during the Eid holidays.
4 June 2016, 07:28 AM

Bangladeshi youth’s body found in West Bengal

Body of a Bangladeshi national is recovered from Raninagar in Murshidabad district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
3 June 2016, 15:20 PM

Outcomes from ICC Cricket Committee meeting

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Cricket Committee chaired by former India captain Anil Kumble concludes its two-day meeting at Lord’s on Wednesday.
3 June 2016, 08:04 AM

India may grant citizenship to Hindus from Bangladesh soon

The home ministry of India is ready with draft amendments to citizenship law that will exempt minority citizens of Bangladesh and Pakistan who had gone to that country out of fear of religious prosecution from being tagged as "illegal migrants".
3 June 2016, 07:13 AM

Imran Tahir says Ramadan won't put him in a spin

When Ramadan starts, Imran Tahir will begin juggling the demands of observing his Muslim faith and playing a full day of international cricket for a team sponsored by a beer company.
3 June 2016, 06:44 AM

21 including 2 cops killed in India clashes

At least 21 people, including two policemen, are killed in clashes between police and around 3,000 encroachers at a park of Mathura in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
3 June 2016, 05:34 AM

Cagers suffer close loss

Hosts Bangladesh complete their Treat FIBA Asian U-18 Basketball Championship Qualifiers campaign with a heart-breaking 60-64 defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka at the Dhanmondi Basketball Gymnasium.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Kulasekara quits Tests

Veteran Sri Lankan seamer Nuwan Kulasekara announces his retirement from Test cricket on Wednesday but said he would continue to be available for limited-overs matches.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Massive loss for hosts

Hosts Bangladesh get off to a frustrating start in the Treat FIBA Asian U-18 Basketball Championship Qualifiers in Dhaka, losing their opening match against regional powerhouse India by 31-90 points.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM

'DPL a good experience'

Abahani's foreign recruit Yusuf Pathan begins his stint in the Dhaka Premier League on a good note as he hit a half-century to lead the Dhanmondi outfit to a crucial win.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM

Why drinking in India is an 'outdoor sport'

In India, drinking alcohol is primarily an outdoor sport played at night. The dark and the bottle go together. Even some upmarket bars have the lighting turned down low and the windows shuttered.
1 June 2016, 05:41 AM