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We can’t ask for better prep

Jamie Siddons, the Bangladesh batting coach, feels that if they can challenge Pakistan and New Zealand in the upcoming T20I tri-series then they will consider themselves to be ready for the T20 World Cup.A 2-0 series win against the UAE recently came as some respite for Bangladesh who have been quit...

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Williamson excited to face Bangladesh, Pakistan before T20 WC

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson is looking forward to play against Bangladesh and Pakistan in the Tri-nation series before this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia.The Kiwis will also got two warm up games against South Africa and India on October 17th and 19th respectively before entering t...

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Pakistan thrash Bangladesh by nine wickets

Pakistan thrashed the reigning champions Bangladesh by nine wickets in the second match of the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 on Monday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.Bangladesh started their campaign well by crushing Thailand by nine wickets. But, they met the same fate as Thailand, when ...

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Papon acknowledges neglect of women’s cricket

Nazmul Hasan, Bangladesh Cricket Board president, admitted on Saturday that the board's biggest failure has been not recognising the contribution of women cricketers.Bangladesh, the defending Asia Cup champions, began their campaign on the right note as they defeated Thailand in the tournament o...

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Our spin is enough to tame Pakistan: Rumana

Bangladesh all-rounder Rumana Ahmed is confident and believes the Tigresses can capitalize on their spin power to down Pakistan in their next fixture of the Asia Cup.Pakistan Women’s team are considered to be one of the best team against the spinners, according to Rumana their side has the abi...

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Pakistan ready to fight against Tigresses

Bangladesh became the champion in 2018 Women's Asia Cup as they had defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in that extravaganza. In the forthcoming clash on Monday Pakistan are considering Tigresses as a formidable opponent before they meet again on the same stage.The host team will face Pakistan at gro...

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City, United lock horns in Manchester derby

Two bitter rivals with a taste for victories lock horns in Sunday's Manchester derby at the Etihad Stadium, as Manchester City play host to Manchester United.The Red Devils have not been in Premier League action since getting the better of Arsenal 3-1 on September 4, while Pep Guardiola's si...

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Siraj replaces injured Bumrah

With Jasprit Bumrah struggling with a back injury, India have called up Mohammed Siraj for the remainder of their home T20I series against South Africa.As the side's spearhead remains a doubt for the T20 World Cup, Siraj, with just five T20I appearances to this point, has the chance to add to hi...

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Shakib’s Amazon Warriors knocked out of CPL

Shamarh Brooks's fiery 109 off 52 balls - including 7 fours and 8 sixes - helped Jamaica Tallawahs swat aside Guyana Amazon Warriors to cruise to the CPL 2022 final. There they face off against Barbados Royals for the title showdown. Asked to bat first, the Tallawahs were in dire straits at...

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Naseem Shah hospitalised with pneumonia

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been hospitalised after contracting pneumonia, and is doubtful for the remainder of the England T20Is. As per reports, Naseem was admitted to hospital late on Tuesday night."The decision on Naseem Shah's further participation in the [England] series will...

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Sabbir yet to show his true potential

Bangladesh batting coach Jamie Siddons backed Sabbir Rahman despite his poor form in the UAE series and said he is yet to show his true potential. Bangladesh swept the two-match T20 series, securing a 32-run victory in the second match against UAE in Dubai on Tuesday.Sabbir returned to the nati...

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Future BPL editions could look at new dates to ensure foreign player availability

The Bangladesh Cricket Board is looking at more flexibility the fixed dates for the 2024 and the 2025 editions of the Bangladesh Premier League. The development comes amidst a growing competition among the leagues for availability of overseas players. While announcing the seven teams for the ne...

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All-round Shakib ensures top-two finish for Amazon Warriors

Following a poor start to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season, Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has turned things around with consecutive man-of-the-match performances.Shakib provided another brilliant effort to earn Guyana Amazon Warriors a 5-wicket victory and advance them to the knockout sta...

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Rangpur return as BPL announces seven franchises for 2023-25

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the seven teams for the upcoming three editions and Basundhara Group's Rangpur, the former champions of the Bangladesh Premier League, is back in the fold.While Basundhara made a comeback, neither Beximco Limited nor Gemcon Group, the two teams that fea...

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Shakib leads Guyana to secure play-offs in CPL

Bangladesh premier all-rounder Shakib al Hasan helped Guyana Amazon Warriors to defeat Trinbago Knight Riders by 37 runs to seal their berth in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) play-offs.The Trinbago Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field in this must-win game, with Amazon Warriors opener...

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Herath optimistic about Tigers UAE series

Bangladesh spin-bowling coach Rangana Herath believes that the team's preparations in Dubai will be the most effective for the upcoming World Cup.Bangladesh are set to play two T20Is against the UAE as a preparation for the tri-series in New Zealand and the T20 World Cup in Australia. "...

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We are looking for developing winning habit: Nurul

Nurul Hasan, Bangladesh's interim T20I skipper, said on Thursday that the team is looking to develop a winning habit, starting with the upcoming two-match T20I series against the UAE, which will help them gain confidence ahead of tri-series in New Zealand and T20I World Cup.The Bangladesh team l...

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Shakib shines with ball in Guyana’s win

Amazon Warriors emerged as the winners chasing the highest team total in this year's Caribbean Premier League (CPL) against the Saint Lucia Kings.Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten fifty and Shakib al Hasan grabbed a couple of wickets to script their consecutive victory in CPL.Chasing 195, Rahmunulla...

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Mahmudullah registers for T10 League’s draft

Bangladesh batter Mahmudullah Riyad has registered his name in the draft of Abu Dhabi T10 League.Bangla Tigers will keep their eyes on the former Bangladesh T20I skipper on the draft day (26th September), an official of BT confirmed the matter to Cricfrenzy.Ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has alread...

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Shakib fails in Guyana’s win against Tallawahs

Guyana Amazon Warriors registered a 12-run win over the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Wednesday. All-rounder Shakib al Hasan failed with the bat as he got out for naught, but picked up a wicket leaking 30 runs in his four overs for Guyana.Guyana set a target of 179,...