England

No Anderson for first Test

Fast bowler James Anderson was left out as England named an unchanged 16-man squad on Tuesday for their five-Test series
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'Sabbir's stomach pain not serious'

Sabbir Rahman's participation in the second Test seems a lot more certain as Bangladesh physio Bayjidul Islam told reporters yesterday that Sabbir's stomach pain was not a serious issue and that he is confident that the batsman will be able to play in the second Test in Dhaka.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

FA against foreign coach

The Football Association may be reluctant to hire a foreigner as Sam Allardyce's replacement as full-time England manager based on previous painful experiences, FA chief executive Martin Glenn told the BBC on Wednesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'We play to win'

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal is not satisfied by the Chittagong near miss, but is instead thinking about how they can win the second Test against England starting on Friday
26 October 2016, 11:57 AM

Sabbir to resume practice from tomorrow

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman is cleared to practice with the team tomorrow ahead of the second Test against England on Friday
26 October 2016, 08:22 AM

FA Cup telecast deal worth $1b

England's governing Football Association announced on Monday it had agreed a new overseas broadcast rights deal for the FA
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM

ECB appoints Saqlain as consultant

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin consultant for
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
25 October 2016, 06:33 AM

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

World reacts to thrilling first Test between Bangladesh and England

Reactions from the cricketing fraternity as England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs to win the first Test at Chittagong.
24 October 2016, 07:58 AM

I thought like a bumblebee: England captain Alastair Cook

England skipper Alastair Cook has said that he was ‘fairly confident’ of winning the first Test against Bangladesh despite the tight scenario.
24 October 2016, 07:03 AM

Wasn’t possible for Sabbir to score all 33 runs alone

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.
24 October 2016, 06:40 AM

Bangladesh fall short by 22 runs, England lead series 1-0

England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 22 runs and go one up in the two-match series. The second Test will be played at Dhaka on October 28.
24 October 2016, 04:20 AM

DAY'S MOMENTS

This Test has been played in stifling heat under bright sunshine, so drinks and hydration were crucial for everyone involved. But
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'Bravo! This is amazing'

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza might be on a holiday at Cox's Bazar, but with Bangladesh's cricketers putting in one of their best Test performances in Chittagong, he barely managed to move away from his television set.
23 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh need 33 runs, England 2 wickets to win

Bangladesh lose their 8th wicket in the 73 over when Stuart Broad sends back Kamrul Islam Rabbi for 0 to put the visitors in a strong position late in the day.
23 October 2016, 04:12 AM

That's Shakib: Bangladesh all out for 248

With a first innings lead in the offing, batsman Shakib Al Hasan plays a shot beyond the pale off the second ball of the day to signal a collapse that results in England taking a 45-run lead.
22 October 2016, 05:51 AM

Eng 228 for 8, lead by 273 runs

Shakib Al Hasan takes the eighth England wicket in their second innings by dismissing Adil Rashid for 9 to leave the visitors 213 for 8 in 68.4 overs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong.
22 October 2016, 04:52 AM

DAY'S MOMENTS

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena continued to have a torrid time as the Decision Review System proved him wrong twice yesterday
21 October 2016, 18:14 PM

Bangladesh 221 for 5 at the end of day-2

Bangladesh end day-2 of the first Test against England at 221 for 5 and trail the visitors by 72 runs at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium in Chittagong.
21 October 2016, 04:31 AM