Rajshahi’s MKS Sports gets ICC approval 

MKS Sports, based in Rajshahi, has acquired authority from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to use its logo on bats and other equipment used in international cricket. “We received the confirmation on the 11th,” said HM Aftab, managing director of MKS Sports, adding that the permission was subject to a series of ICC reviews. The … Read more

SKY retains No.1 spot in T20I rankings

Suryakumar Yadav of India cemented his spot atop the batters list of the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings with a quick-fire half-century against South Africa in Gqeberha on Tuesday. The captain has 865 ratings points in the weekly update, which takes into account the week’s performances up to December 12th. Yadav hit 56 … Read more

Tigers to face NZ XI in lone tour match Thursday

The BCB and NZC logos Bangladesh will play New Zealand XI in their only practice match of the New Zealand tour on Thursday, in what will be their only opportunity to get some match experience ahead of a challenging series against the Kiwis. The game will take place at the Lincoln University stadium in Christchurch … Read more

East Zone eye win over Central on final day

After the third day of play at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram, East Zone is 41 runs away from defeating Central Zone in their second round Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) encounter. East Zone finished the day on 108 for 3, chasing a short total of 149, with Amite Hasan and Shamim Hossain not … Read more

Australia eye fitting end to a stellar year

Australia will try to crown a fantastic year with a golden home summer by beating Pakistan in a three-Test series starting in Perth on Thursday as David Warner looks to bow out of the longest format on a triumphant note. Having won the World Test Championship, regained the Ashes and achieved a record-extending sixth World … Read more

Mohammedan, Abahani in same group

The Federation Cup draw, held today at BFF House, placed reigning champions Mohammedan SC and runners-up Abahani Limited in Group B. Chittagong Abahani and Brothers Union round up Group B of the 10-team league. The 34th edition of the competition will begin on December 26 at three different locations: Munshiganj, Gopalganj, and the Bashundhara Kings … Read more

Guardiola, Wiegman nominated for FIFA Best men’s and women’s coach awards

Pep Guardiola, the treble-winning coach of Manchester City, and England women’s manager Sarina Wiegman are among the finalists for The Best FIFA men’s and women’s coach awards, the world soccer’s governing body announced on Wednesday. Guardiola is a strong favorite after leading City to Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League trophies last season, while … Read more