The Bangladesh national cricketers began a closed
door practice session as they gear up for the upcoming Asia Cup.
They will continue the closed door session, which does not allow any media or
media session, till August 17.
This is not the first time, the Bangladesh team is doing a closed door
session, which the big teams also do ahead of the important tournaments.
Earlier, Bangladesh had a closed door session in Sylhet ahead of Afghanistan
series.
Maldivian outfit Club Eagles reached Sylhet this afternoon to play the AFC Cup play-off match against Abahani Limited.
The match will be held on August 16 at Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet.
Earlier, in the morning, Maldivian Club Eagles reached the capital Dhaka to play the AFC Cup match.
Bangladesh Professional Boxing Society (BPBS) signed an agreement with Australia Boxing Association to improve the quality of boxing in Bangladesh, said a press release today.
Md Asaduzzaman of Bangladesh and Mike Ultramora of Australia signed the agreement on behalf their respective sides in Melbourne, Australia.
With this agreement, a new chapter has started in Bangladesh boxing. Not only that along with this agreement, an organization called "Bangladesh-Australia Boxing Community" was also formed with the Australian Boxing Association.
This organization will work together for the development and excellence of professional boxing in the two countries.
MELBOURNE: Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meet South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year World Cup.
It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia starting XI at last year failed T20 World Cup campaign.
Smith, who usually bats at three or four, relaunched himself as an opener for the Sydney Sixers in a short Big Bash League cameo at the end of last season, smacking two sizzling centuries.