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Rain delays day two of India-Bangladesh Test

Heavy rain continued in Kanpur today (Sept 28), disrupting Day 2 of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and India. The weather had already impacted Day 1 significantly, allowing only 35 overs of play as Bangladesh reached 107-3. A BCB official confirmed that both teams had

Bangladesh, Afghanistan likely to play ODI series in November

Bangladesh are highly likely to play a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in November before their tour of West Indies. BCB president Faruque Ahmed said he feels that the three ODIs will be considered as a preparation for the Champions Trophy in 2025.  "We are

Tiger Roby beaten up during 2nd Test against India

The second Test match between India and Bangladesh is underway at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur. It is a crucial game for both teams, as India are eyeing a clean sweep to strengthen its hold at the top of the WTC standings. Meanwhile, Bangladesh are looking to level the series.

Bad light stops play in India-Bangladesh second Test

Bangladesh were 107 for 3 in their first innings when bad light stopped play on the opening day of the second Test between India and Bangladesh here on Friday.  Bangladesh scored 33 runs and lost the wicket of skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto (31) in the nine overs that could be

Ten-man Spurs beat Qarabag in Europa League opener

Tottenham began their Europa League campaign with an impressive victory over Qarabag despite going down to 10 men from the seventh minute. After a 35-minute delay to kick-off at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium because of travel disruptions, the home side were dealt an early blow when

Shakib Al Hasan set to retire from Test, T20Is

Allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from Test and T20I cricket. Shakib dropped a bombshell in the pre match press conference for the second Test between India and Bangladesh at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur and said that while he has already played his last T20I

Bangladesh team leave for Women's T20 WC

The Bangladesh Women's team left the country today (September 26) to participate in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bangladesh were supposed to be the host of the showpiece event but due to the political unrest in the country, the ICC shifted the

Shakib to get enough time to decide on retirement: Razzak

Bangladesh selector and former player Abdur Razzak on Wednesday said the selection committee will give veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan enough time to decide when he wants to call time on his international career. The 37-year-old Shakib, considered one of the greatest all-rounders

Cricket: Men and women starting salaries equal from 2025

Minimum starting salaries will be equal for men and women in domestic cricket from 2025. The women’s domestic structure is being revamped from next season, with eight first-class counties hosting Tier 1 teams, rising to nine in 2026 and 10 in 2027. At those counties, the

Teenager Nwaneri scores twice as Arsenal thump Bolton

Teenager Ethan Nwaneri scored his first Arsenal goals as they cruised to victory over League One Bolton to reach the Carabao Cup fourth round. The 17-year-old, making his first senior start for the club, slotted into an empty net from Raheem Sterling's cross, before taking

Holders Liverpool hit five against West Ham

Diogo Jota and Cody Gakpo each scored two goals as Liverpool began their defence of the Carabao Cup by coming from behind to thrash West Ham at Anfield. The visitors stunned the holders by taking the lead after a corner, Wataru Endo's attempted clearance striking team-mate Jarell

Lewandowski helps Liga leaders Barca past Getafe

Robert Lewandowski continued his fine form and earned La Liga leaders Barcelona a 1-0 win over Getafe on Wednesday. The Polish forward struck from close range in the first half to maintain Barca’s 100 percent record in the league so far this season with their seventh victory.

Bangladesh reach SAFF U-17 semis

Bangladesh reached the semifinals of the SAFF U-17 Championship 2024 as India beat Maldives by 3-0 goals in the last match of the three-team Group A at the Changlimithang Stadium, Thimphu on Tuesday.   Before the day's match, both Bangladesh and Maldives had the same one point

Shakib fined Tk50 lakh for share market manipulation

Bangladesh cricket star Shakib Al Hasan has been fined Tk50 lakh by the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) over "share price manipulation" of Paramount Insurance Company. A total of Tk1.63 crore in fines was handed out to seven investors, including Shakib,

Nadal, Alcaraz, Sinner in Davis Cup finals teams

Spain named 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in a five-man Davis Cup team on Monday, while Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner will also compete in the final eight in Malaga. Nadal, 38, pulled out of the US Open and Laver Cup in recent months and has only taken

Enugu loss ends Nigerian CAF Champions League challenge

Enugu Rangers were eliminated from the CAF Champions League after losing 3-1 away to Angolan club Sagrada Esperanca on Sunday, leaving Nigeria with no representative in the group stage. Rangers went out 3-2 on aggregate after building a one-goal lead in the first leg of the second

Lewandowski, Raphinha doubles guide Barcelona to 5-1 thrashing of Villarreal

Forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both scored twice to help Barcelona thrash hosts Villarreal 5-1 on Sunday as the visitors maintained their perfect start in LaLiga with a sixth consecutive victory. Lewandowski found the net twice inside 35 minutes before Villarreal pulled a

India beat Bangladesh by 280 runs in first test

India defeated Bangladesh by 280 runs in the first Test of the series, held in Chennai, securing a dominant 1-0 lead.  Bangladesh, chasing a formidable target of 515, started day four at 158 for four but was quickly bowled out for 234 before lunch.  Despite a strong

AFC U-20 Asian Cup: Bangladesh suffers 0-4 defeat to Syria

Bangladesh endured a disappointing start in the Group A match of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers, suffering a 0-4 defeat against higher-ranked Syria in one of the two opening day matches at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong, Vietnam, on Saturday evening. The SAFF U-20 champions,

England's batting fails as Australia take 2-0 lead

England fell 2-0 down in the one-day international series against Australia as their batting wilted in the second match at Headingley. Having dismissed the tourists for 270, England's top order was blown away by Australia's high-class pace-bowling attack in a comprehensive