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BCB hopes ICC resolves security issues

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan is looking forward to the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting for a permanent solution to series delays over security concerns.

Oct 06, 2015, 14:16 PM IST

Bangladesh A squad named for African tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced its A squad for the forthcoming tours of South Africa and Zimbabwe in October-November.

Oct 06, 2015, 13:18 PM IST

Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat Hossain surrenders in court

Cricketer Shahadat Hossain surrendered before a Dhaka court on Monday, a day after police arrested his wife -- the couple is accused of torturing their minor housemaid.

Oct 05, 2015, 15:01 PM IST

Bangladesh cricketer Shahadat ​Hossain's wife arrested for maid's torture

 Cricketer Shahadat Hossain's wife was arrested on charges of torturing their housemaid, a minor girl, here on Sunday.

Oct 04, 2015, 16:20 PM IST

Aussies focus on Kiwis with Bangladesh tour down

Australia's new cricket captain Steve Smith on Friday switched focus to New Zealand's upcoming tour as he voiced regret that a two-Test series in Bangladesh had to be called off over terrorism fears.

Oct 02, 2015, 12:22 PM IST

Cricket Australia postpones Bangladesh tour due to security concerns

Cricket Australia have postponed the tour of Bangladesh due to security concerns. Cricket Australia released a statement on Thursday stating that due to concern about the safety and security of the Australian Test team, it has been forced to postpone cricket series.

Oct 01, 2015, 17:34 PM IST

Bangladesh still hopeful of series with Australia, ready to provide VVIP security

While Australia cricket team's tour to Bangladesh is all but over, the hosts have still not lost hopes of hosting a series amid security fears.

Oct 01, 2015, 14:23 PM IST

Australia players sent back to states; ISIS casts doubt over Bangladesh tour

 Australia`s test cricketers have been sent back to their home states to train while awaiting a decision on whether their tour of Bangladesh will proceed amid increasing security concerns.

Sep 30, 2015, 10:08 AM IST

Australia await security clearance for Bangladesh tour

Australia are booked on a flight to Bangladesh late tomorrow but will await security briefings over fears militants could target Australians before deciding whether to go ahead with the tour.

Sep 28, 2015, 13:27 PM IST

Australia to seek Bangladesh tour security assurances

Cricket Australia said Sunday it would seek assurances from its Bangladesh counterpart before proceeding with the team`s October tour, amid government fears that "militants may be planning to target Australian interests".

Sep 27, 2015, 12:20 PM IST

Bangladesh relaunches controversial BPL

Bangladesh plans to revive a lucrative Twenty20 tournament in November, two years after it was halted in the wake of match-fixing scandals, cricket officials said Wednesday.

Sep 16, 2015, 17:00 PM IST

If Bangla women tour is on, Pakistan players will play in BPL

The Pakistan cricket authorities are employing the wait and watch policy with the Bangladesh Cricket Board as they would only allow its players to play in Bangladesh Premier League if BCB sends its women's team for the scheduled tour of Pakistan.

Sep 15, 2015, 11:23 AM IST

Bangladesh police step up hunt for fugitive cricketer

Bangladesh police stepped up their hunt on Monday for national cricketer Shahadat Hossain who went into hiding over claims he and his wife beat their 11-year-old maid, an officer said.

Sep 14, 2015, 21:13 PM IST

No bar on pacer Shahadat Hossain playing national league: Bangladesh Cricket Board

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it has nothing to do with pacer Shahadat Hossain allegedly torturing his maid, but the pacer will not be barred from playing in the national league.

Sep 11, 2015, 14:09 PM IST