“World Cup Day” raises expectations for Chinese soccer

BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — A crucial tie at the women’s World Cup and a belated scoring binge by Chinese men in a Russia 2018 qualifier have raised China’s expectations for the most popular game. The two games held 12 hours and 11,000km apart were hailed by Chinese as “a stepping stone” to greater successes. […]

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Bangladesh clinches 1st ever test draw vs Pakistan

KHILNA, MAY 2 (NsNewsWire) — Opener Tamim Iqbal hit 206 to lead Bangladesh to its first ever test draw against rival Pakistan on Saturday. The hosts finished the day on 555-6, in reply to Pakistan’s massive first innings of 628, reports INDIA Tv. Pakistan had led Bangladesh 8-0 in past test matches. Tamim helped Bangladesh to […]

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Bangladesh Cricketers Receive Money, Flats, Cars After Thrashing Pakistan

DHAKA, April 26 (NsNewsWire) —  Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday announced that flats and cars along with prize money will be given to the national cricket team for its brilliant performance in the World Cup and home series against Pakistan. Bangladesh’s clinical 3-0 One-Day International (ODI) series sweep and maiden T20 International win […]

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Bangladesh beat Pakistan to win lone T20

DHAKA, April 24 (NsNewsWire)– Banhladesh beat Pakistan  by seven wickets to win the lone Twenty20 international in Dhaka on Friday. Bangladesh, chasing 141 to win, finished on 143 for three.

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Bangladesh whitewash Pakistan 3-0 to seal ODI series

DHAKA, April 23 (Xinhua) –Bangladesh clinched a 3-0 whitewash in their One-Day International or ODI Cricket series against Pakistan after an eight-wicket victory in Wednesday’s final match at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Batting first, the visitors set a target of 250 runs in 49 overs losing all the ten wickets. The visitors set […]

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Bangladesh eye rise in ODI rankings

DHAKA, April 22 (NsNewsWire) — With one eye on the ICC ODI rankings, Bangladesh spin bowling coach Ruwan Kalpage hinted that they are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination for the third and final ODI against Pakistan. He also stressed that gaining automatic qualification for the 2017 Champions Trophy and the 2019 World Cup […]

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Bangladesh select rookie Talukdar for Pakistan series

DHAKA, April 9 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh have named uncapped opening batsman Rony Talukdar in a 14-man squad for their one-day series against Pakistan next week. Talukdar, who has been named in the party for two of the three ODIs, top-scored in the Dhaka Premier League with 714 runs at an average of 51. He replaces […]

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