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BAN vs SL: We haven't nailed the perfect performance yet, says Tamim

A complete team effort saw Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by 103 runs (DLS method) in the second ODI on Tuesday and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series

BAN vs SL: I'm not Pollard or Russell, so take time to get in, says Rahim

Mushfiqur Rahim might have smashed a gutsy half-century but the wicket-keeper batsman admitted that the pitch was not easy to bat on in the first ODI against Sri Lanka here on Sunday.

BAN vs SL: Job not done, we hope to put better show, says Tamim Iqbal

After winning the first ODI of the 3-match series against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal said that his side knows that the job is not done and they cannot take it easy in the next two ODIs

BAN vs SL: Bangladesh has always played well in ODIs, says Mehidy Hasan

After winning the first ODI against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh spinner Mehidy Hasan said that his side always plays well in the 50-over format, but it was important to take an early lead in the series

BAN vs SL: Mustafizur hopeful to play 2nd ODI despite suffering from cramp

Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman is "hopeful" of playing the second ODI against Sri Lanka despite suffering from a cramp in the opening game on Sunday.Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah hit respective half centuries before Mehidy Hasan bagged four wickets to help Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka by 33 runs in the first ODI.The two teams will now lock horns in the second ODI on Tuesday and Mustafizur, who picked three wickets in the opening game, is optimistic of featuring in the playing XI."Alhamdulillah, happy for the victory. Suffered from a cramp, but I'm hopeful of playing the next game. Keep me in your prayers," Mustafizur tweeted.In the first ODI, half-centuries from Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur, and Mahmudullah had helped Bangladesh put on 257 despite a slow start. In reply, Sri Lanka fell 34 runs short of the target.Tamim had given the hosts a decent start but Sri Lanka bounced back in the game with quick wickets. However, Mushfiqur and Mahmudullah stitched a 109-run stand to propel ...

Cricket tournament: 2021 Asia Cup postponed to 2023 due to packed schedule

The 2021 edition of the Asia Cup will now be held in 2023 due to a lack of window in a rejigged cricket calendar that is constantly subject to change amid an evolving Covid-19 situation

If T20 WC drains Indian resources, better not to play over there: Cummins

Australian pacer Pat Cummins believes if hosting the ICC T20 World Cup amidst raging Covid-19 pandemic is a 'drain on Indian resources' or is 'unsafe', it would be prudent to shift it to the UAE

T20 WC may get shifted to UAE as 3rd Covid wave expected in Nov: Report

ICC T20 World Cup 2021 is set to be moved from India to the UAE with the BCCI acknowledging that none of the participating teams would be comfortable coming to India

New Zealand grab full Super League points against Bangladesh

New Zealand have grabbed a full 30 points in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League series against Bangladesh after Friday's win in Wellington helped complete a 3-0 series sweep.New Zealand are second in the points table owing to a better net run rate though four others - Bangladesh, England, Afghanistan and the West Indies - are also on 30 points.This was the first Super League series for New Zealand and the second for Bangladesh, who had prevailed 3-0 over the West Indies at home.Former World champions Australia lead with 40 points in the Super League, which was introduced last year to add context to ODI cricket.All sides play four home and four away three-match series with seven teams getting direct qualifying spots to join hosts India at the 2023 event.The tournament features the 12 ICC Full Members and the Netherlands, who qualified by winning the ICC World Cricket League Championship 2015-17.Teams get 10 points for a win, five for an abandonment/tie/no result and none for .

NZ vs Ban: Should have won second ODI, we didn't grab chances, says Tamim

After suffering a 5-wicket defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI, Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal on Tuesday said his side would have won the game if they had grabbed on to the chances they got

BCB to reconsider Shakib's NOC for IPL after 'misrepresentation' accusation

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday said it could reconsider the No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for Shakib Al Hasan

New Zealand beats Bangladesh by 8 wickets in first one-day internationals

New Zealand needed just over 21 overs Saturday to overtake Bangladesh's total of 131 and win the first of three one-day cricket internationals by eight wickets

Bangladesh to play two-Test series in Sri Lanka from April 21

Bangladesh will be playing a two-Test series in Sri Lanka, announced Sri Lanka Cricket on Friday. Both the matches will be played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Kandy.Bangladesh will arrive in Sri Lanka on April 12. The first Test will be played from April 21 to 25 and the second will be played from April 29 to May 3.Bangladesh was initially scheduled to play three Tests in July 2020. The series was rescheduled to be played in October-November but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Sri Lanka is currently in the West Indies, participating in three T20Is, three ODIs and two Tests. The limited-overs leg of the tour has been completed with the Test series scheduled to start from March 21.Bangladesh, on the other hand, is in New Zealand where both teams will play three ODIs and as many T20Is between March 20 to April 1.Both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are out of contention to play the WTC final. India and New Zealand are slated to face each other in the summit clash, set to

NZ vs BAN ODIs: Conway will be keen to carry form into ODIs, says Latham

New Zealand will be without regular captain Kane Williamson and senior batsman Ross Taylor for its three-match ODI series against Bangladesh

NZ vs BAN: Chapman called up as hamstring tear rules Taylor out of 1st ODI

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been ruled out of the first ODI against Bangladesh due to a tear in his left hamstring

England made most number of Code of Conduct breaches in last 3 yrs: ICC

Since the start of April 2018, England has recorded 12 breaches of ICC's Code of Conduct and among these, James Anderson, Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow have violated the rules on two occasions each

Road Safety World Series: Windies Legends down Bangladesh for maiden win

West Indies Legends registered their maiden win of the Road Safety World Series when they defeated Bangladesh Legends by five wickets at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday.Chasing a target of 170, West Indies achieved the target in seven balls to spare with Kird Edwards shining with a 28-ball 47 with six boundaries and two sixes. Mahandera Nagagamootoo finished the game with a slog boundary off Abdur Razzak in the 18.5th over. However, Windies captain Brian Lara would be happy to have remained unbeaten with a stylish 32 in 23 balls including three boundaries.Windies with 4 points now are still in the tournament as they meet England next. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is out, but they have a game against South Africa to salvage their pride.Earlier, Bangladesh's top order struck collectively to help their team post a respectable 169 for seven in 20 overs. Opener Mehrab Hossain came up with a responsible knock of 44 off 45 balls with five boundaries while his partner .

Bangladesh board to add new clauses in players' central contracts

Shakib's request seeking a longer stint in the IPL has left the BCB 'disappointed' and it has decided to add new clauses in the players' central contracts to avoid a similar situation in future

Bangladesh Cricket Board allows its players to participate in IPL 2021

The board has decided to give its players No Objection Certificates (NOC) for the cash-rich tournament

Ban vs WI, 2nd Test: Da Silva, Gabriel put visitors in driver's seat

Joshua Da Silva and Alzarri Joseph both scored half-centuries before Shannon Gabriel picked two wickets to put West Indies on top on day two of the second Test against Bangladesh on Friday