The champions from the previous season have now faced a demotion to tier two, as Rangpur suffered a substantial 201-run defeat against Sylhet at the Shahid Chandu Stadium in Bogra. Simultaneously, the match between Dhaka and Dhaka Metro concluded as a draw, with Dhaka Metro escaping relegation, thanks in part to Rangpur's poor performance. Despite being on the verge of relegation with only one win in six matches and 16 points, Dhaka Metro's fate improved due to Rangpur's struggles. Rangpur, with only one win in six matches and 10 points, has been relegated to tier two.
Tamim Iqbal, the acclaimed left-handed opener, known for his cricket prowess, is set to indulge his passion for commentary in the upcoming Dhaka Test against New Zealand. Despite having garnered experience in providing commentary during various matches in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), Tamim has not yet ventured into international cricket commentary. This is all set to change with his debut commentary stint scheduled for Wednesday's Dhaka Test.
The second day of play in the Bangladesh-New Zealand Dhaka Test was marred by persistent rain, which intensified since noon. Recognizing the bleak prospect of the rain subsiding, match officials took the decision to close proceedings for the day at 1:55 PM. The impact of Cyclone 'Migjaum,' now weakened to a low pressure system, lingered, casting a shadow over the cricketing encounter. The first day had also witnessed the influence of this weather system, with overcast skies and occasional drizzles.
Morsalin has now become a student at Dhaka University, fulfilling the cherished dream of every parent in the country who aspires for their child to attend the prestigious institution. The parents of Sheikh Morsalin, the prominent striker of the Bangladesh national football team, namely Shefali Begum and Mujibur Rahman, harbored this dream for their beloved child. While Dia Siddiqui, Rituparna Chakma, and Nilufar Yasmin secured admission earlier, this rising star in the national football arena has now realized the dream.
Commencing tomorrow in the historic heart of Old Dhaka, the 'Old Dhaka Hockey Carnival' promises to be a celebration of the sport in a region renowned for its rich hockey heritage. At the forefront of this fervor is Armanitola School, which has produced international hockey luminaries such as Abdullah Piru, Rafiqul Islam Kamal, Habul, Jimi, Naeem, and Imran.
Bangladesh faced a batting disaster in their second innings against New Zealand, following the jubilation of taking five wickets for 46 runs from the Kiwis on the previous day. Despite raising hopes of seizing the lead, New Zealand managed to halt at a lead of 8 runs on the third day, having scored 180 in their first innings, thanks to Glenn Phillips' fifty.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has recently announced an increase in ticket prices for the upcoming tenth edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The updated ticket rates are specifically for matches held at Dhaka's Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium.
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