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Shakib Al Hasan becomes a father

The number-one allrounder in one-day cricket has begun a new innings – that of parenthood – as his wife gave birth to a baby girl.
9 November 2015, 05:42 AM

Platini admits 'no written contract' for FIFA payment

Michel Platini, president of European football body UEFA and suspended amid a huge corruption scandal rocking the game, admits there is no written contract for remuneration he received from world body FIFA.
19 October 2015, 12:43 PM

I will sign new contract: Neymar tells Barcelona fans

Barcelona star Neymar has insisted that he will sign a new contract at Camp Nou amid interest from Manchester United.
19 October 2015, 05:11 AM

Cricket comeback king Shoaib inspired by wife Sania title sweeps

Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik said his sparkling double hundred against England was inspired by seeing his Indian wife Sania Mirza sweep to a series of tennis titles in 2015.
15 October 2015, 04:48 AM

Bilal Asif reported for suspect action

Pakistan offspinner Bilal Asif has been reported for a suspect action following the third ODI against Zimbabwe in Harare.
6 October 2015, 12:49 PM

Australia’s fear ‘baseless’: Home minister

There is no such militant threat in Bangladesh, minister tells a day after Australian cricket board delayed its scheduled tour citing “security threat”.
27 September 2015, 06:19 AM

Bangladesh surprised at Australian delay

The BCB has expressed surprise at Cricket Australia's decision to delay its team's departure for the tour of Bangladesh.
26 September 2015, 14:48 PM

Ganguly to take charge of CAB

Saurav Ganguly will replace Jagmohan Dalmiya and take charge of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
25 September 2015, 05:52 AM

Women cricket team ‘gets green signal’ for Pak tour

Bangladesh’s women cricket team has been given the green signal for upcoming Pakistan tour, a board official says.
22 September 2015, 10:45 AM

Impossible is nothing: Physically challenged Bangladeshi cricketers (video)

If you chase your dreams, you can break down barriers and achieve your dreams; this is exactly what young cricketer Tirtha has proven to us.
16 September 2015, 05:09 AM

Streak keen on developing winning culture

Bangladesh A coach Heath Streak has termed the five-match tour of India as an 'important step' ahead of the two-match Test series at home against Australia, starting October 9.
15 September 2015, 15:35 PM

Bell not ready to end England career

England batsman Ian Bell says he still has the "hunger and desire" to play international cricket.
28 August 2015, 08:09 AM

Man Utd 3-1 Barcelona: Wayne Rooney on target for United

Manchester United continue their winning run on their pre-season tour of the United States with a 3-1 win over Barcelona.
26 July 2015, 05:00 AM

SA pace main challenge: Mushfiq

Ahead of the Test series, Bangladesh Test captain Mushfiqur Rahim has identified South Africa’s pace attack as the prime challenge for Tigers.
20 July 2015, 09:53 AM

Zimbabwe beat India in second T20 match

A measured half century from opener Chamu Chibhabha propelled Zimbabwe to their first ever Twenty20 victory over former world champions India by 10 runs.
20 July 2015, 04:26 AM

Tigers seal series against South Africa

The 154-run opening stand between Tamim and Soumya takes Bangladesh to victory in the 3rd ODI at Chittagong by nine wickets and secures the first ever series win over South Africa.
15 July 2015, 08:31 AM

Tigers look to set T20 record straight

The first T20I will be a test of Bangladesh's pristine confidence, as the hosts take on the established pedigree of South Africa. The tone of the four-week tour could well be set at the venue of the opener - the Shere Bangla National Stadium where Bangladesh are generally fairly comfortable.
5 July 2015, 02:07 AM

Fans unite for Nasir

Cricket fans extend their support to Bangladesh allrounder Nasir Hossain over bullying on popular social media platform Facebook.
28 June 2015, 04:52 AM

BANvIND 3rd ODI in photos

Bangladesh-India's third one day international match in photos.
25 June 2015, 07:59 AM

Sabbir Rahman, the unsung prodigy

Mustafizur Rahman is probably the one who will tower in Bangladesh’s triumphant series win against India. But, there has been one other man who has been putting up continuous performance. He is Sabbir Rahman.
25 June 2015, 07:19 AM