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Shanto Backs Liton Despite Three Straight Ducks

Mackay: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has backed wicketkeeper-batsman Liton Das despite his three consecutive ducks in the drawn Test series against Australia, saying the experienced batter remains a vital cog in the team.

According to Ba…

Shoriful Joins Ambrose in Rare Feat on Australian Soil

Dhaka: Bangladesh left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam produced a remarkable performance in the second Test against Australia amid his side’s innings and 51-run defeat as he became the first bowler in 33 years after West Indies legend Curtly Ambrose to take …

Fortis FC Drawn in Group C in AFC Challenge League

Kuala lumpur: Fortis FC have been drawn in Group C of the final round of AFC Challenge League alongside India’s FC Goa, Tajikistan’s FC Regar-TadAZ, and hosts Qadsia SC of Kuwait after the draw was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia today.

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BCB Plans Revamped BPL After Tk 40 Crore Losses in Two Seasons

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided against holding the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) this year after incurring losses of around Tk 40 crore over the last two editions. The board instead plans to revamp the franchise-based tourname…

Identifying Talented Players Is the Main Goal of GD Trophy: Tamim

Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Tamim Iqbal emphasized that the primary aim of the newly introduced Game Development (GD) Trophy is to identify talented cricketers by giving them opportunities to compete against more experienced oppone…