Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain took responsibility for the sides three-wicket defeat to Zimbabwe in the first cricket Test at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium today. He admitted that his wretched shots early in the morning of Day 4 hastened Bangladeshs collapse that saw Zimbabwe getting just 174-run target for a famous victory. Zimbabwe reached the target, albeit a hiccup to register their first victory in this format since 2021. "I have taken the full responsibility. I shouldnt play this kind of shot early in the morning session," he told the reporters after the match in Sylhet today. "The truth is that the whole thing got lost because of me, because of this shot." Shanto top-scored the side with 60 as Bangladesh bundled out for 255 in the second innings. Bangladesh relied on him heavily to set a big target for Zimbabwe in the fourth innings after he began the Day 4 with the same score. But his premeditated attempt for a pull shot against short pitched delivery that was well outside off brought an end to his innings when Bangladesh needed him badly to take the game out of Zimbabwes reach. "Wed the chance to be in pole position to win the game," he said, adding that "the wicket of mine in the early morning spoiled the whole thing." I am taking all the responsibilities since my dismissal came at a time when the team needed me badly, an emotion-choked Shanto said. Resuming the day on 194-4, still leading Zimbabwe by 112 runs, Bangladesh finally could add just 61 runs to their overnight total after delayed start to the game because of rain. After Shantos dismissal, Jaker Ali Aniks 58 was crucial in taking the lead past 150. Zimbabwe though had raced to 95, thanks to their openers Brian Bennet and Ben Currans resilience, Mehidy Hasan Miraz made the task difficult for them, with his second five-for in the match. He eventually finished with a match haul of 10-102, his third 10-for in the Test cricket, that also made him the third Bangladeshi bowler to reach 200- wicket-haul in this format after Shakib Al Hasan and Taijul Islam.
Soumya Sarkar went past Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haue Bijoy in hitting highest number of 150-plus knock in List A cricket today during his side Legends of Rupganjs match against Agrani Bank Cricket Club in Super Six phase of Dhaka Premier League (DPL) at BKSP-4 ground. Soumya blasted 112 ball-153, laced with 17 fours and six sixes as Legends posted a mammoth 333-3 and then bowled out Agrani for just 230 in 43.1 overs to seal a 103-run victory. It was Soumyas ninth century in List A cricket, amongst which four was 150 plus, including a 208-run knock, which was highest knock by a Bangladeshi batter in 50-over cricket. Both Tamim Iqbal and Anamul Haque Bijoy have three 150-plus knock. While Bijoy is still playing, Tamims return to cricket is uncertain following a cardiac arrest last month. In the DPLs another match at BKSP-3 ground, Mohammedan Sporting Club beat Gulshan Cricket Club by five wickets for their second victory in Super Six phase in three matches. Put into bat first, Gulshan were bowled out for 224 in 47.4 overs, a total Mohammedan overhauled in 46.4 overs by reaching 225-5. Veteran Mahmudullah Riyad top-scored with 71 while captain Towhid Hridoy made 62.
The national football team training camp will begin from May 31 in Dhaka for the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 (qualifiers) home match against Singapore. The match will be held on June 10 in Dhaka. The decision has been taken at Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) National teams committees first meeting held at BFF Bhaban today (Wednesday). National teams committees chairman and BFF president Tabith Awal, its deputy chairman and BFF senior vice president Md Imrul Hasan and other members of the committee were also present in the meeting. The meeting also decided to organise international friendly match for national football team on June 5 as part of preparation for the home match against Singapore. AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers will be held from September 1-9 and BFF has proposed to Asian Football Confederation to organize the tournament at National Stadium in Dhaka.
Bangladesh Air Force emerged champions in the Turkish Airline Independence Cup volleyball competition beating Power Development Board by 3-2 set in the final held at Shaheed Noor Hossain National Volleyball Stadium today (Wednesday). Earlier on the day, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan finished third in the meet defeating Bangladesh Ansar and Village defense Party by 3-1 set in the place-deciding match also held at the same venue. Turkish Ambassador to Dhaka Ramis Sen was the chief guest in te final and distributed the prizes. Turkish Air Line general manager Islam Gure was present as the special guest. Bangladesh Volleyball Federation (BVF) president Faruque Hassan presided over the closing ceremony. A total of eight teams took part in the meet, sponsored by Turkish Air Lines and organized by BVF. The participating teams are Bangladesh Air Force, Power Development Board, Titas Club, Bangladesh Krira Shkiikha Prothistan, Bangladesh Jail, Bangladesh Police, Ansar and Village Defense Party and Bangladesh Fire Service and Civil Defense. Defending champions Bangladesh is not taking part in the meet.