Thursday, 12 Dec, 2024

Sports

Can Team Tigers Challenge Team India? 

It is talk in international cricket community whether new Bangladesh playing brilliant aggressive cricket in their historic test series win against Pakistan in Pakistan can challenge invincible team India in India? We all know that India almost invincible in India is now sitting at the

Team India lands in Chennai ahead of first Test against Bangladesh

The Indian cricket team arrived at the Chennai Airport on Thursday night, ahead of the first Test match against Bangladesh. Star players Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, and Kl Rhul were spotted boarding the team bus at the airport. The two-match series between India and Bangladesh

CA Prof Yunus accords reception to national cricket team

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today accorded a reception to the Bangladesh cricket team at his office at Tejgaon here, following their 2-0 Test series victory against Pakistan in August-September 2024. Welcoming the cricketers at the reception, the Chief Adviser called their

Fahima, Shamima shine as Bangladesh Women's 'A' beat Sri Lanka 

Bangladesh Women's 'A' team clinched a 7-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Women's 'A' today (Sept 12), led by the exceptional performances of Fahima Khatun and Shamima Sultana. Opting to field first, Bangladesh 'A' faced a strong start from Sri Lanka, whose

Ireland beat England in chaotic last-ball thriller

Ireland overcame a chaotic batting collapse to earn their first one-day international victory over England since 2001 in a final-ball thriller. The hosts needed eight to win from the last over of a rain-hit game in Belfast, but lost three wickets in three balls to give England hope.

New-look England beaten by Australia in first T20

A new-look England side slumped to a 28-run defeat by Australia in the first T20 international at Utilita Bowl. Australia made a blistering start, with Travis Head smashing 59 from 23 balls as he and opening partner Matthew Short put on 86 in the first six overs. But England, who

Bangladesh announces Test squad for India tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today (Sept 12) announced a 16-man squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jaker Ali Anik has replaced fast bowler Shoriful Islam in the squad. This is the only change made by the selectors from the recent

Khaled Mahmud resigns as BCB director

Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud resigned from his position as Director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday. Mahmud, who was first elected as a director in 2013 after defeating Gazi Ashraf Hossain, served three consecutive terms in the role. However, his latest

Colombia down Argentina, Brazil stunned in World Cup qualifiers

Colombia avenged their Copa America final defeat with a 2-1 victory over Argentina while Brazil crashed to a 1-0 defeat against Paraguay in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday. Skipper James Rodriguez buried a nerveless 60th-minute spot-kick to seal a

Bangladesh Women's 'A' clinch ODI series win over Sri Lanka 

The Bangladesh Women's 'A' team secured a seven-wicket win against Sri Lanka 'A' in the second 50-over match in Colombo on Tuesday, clinching the series after the first match was abandoned due to rain. In a rain-shortened 20-over game, Bangladesh chased down a

Head Coach of Bangladesh Cricket: Not the Right Time for Change

The comprehensive whitewash victory of Bangladesh against Pakistan, achieved on Pakistan’s soil, has propelled the team to 4th place in the ICC Test Championship rankings. With crucial upcoming matches, including a series against India this month, South Africa at home next month,

We're prepared well for India series: Nahid Rana

Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana said they are well prepared for the two-match Test series against India later this month. Rana impressed everyone with his electric pace as he clocked more than 150 kmph consistently in Rawalpindi during the recently concluded Test series against

Odegaard limps off as Haaland scores winner for Norway

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard limped off as Manchester City forward Erling Haaland scored a late winner for Norway against Austria in the Nations League. Odegaard went down in pain after hurting his ankle following a foul by Christoph Baumgartner midway through the second half.

Portugal beat Scotland with Ronaldo's 901st career goal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s late Nations League winner broke Scotland hearts in Portugal and ensured Steve Clarke's side's dreadful run of form continued. The visitors took a shock seventh-minute lead thanks to a Scott McTominay header and performed admirably in repelling

Sinner beats Fritz to win US Open 

Jannik Sinner says it "means so much" to win the US Open after a "very difficult" period following the controversy over his positive tests for a banned substance. The world number one stormed past American Taylor Fritz in Sunday's final to claim his second Grand

Sinner and Fritz bid to make history in US Open final

Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz will each bid for a slice of history when they face off in Sunday's US Open final. American 12th seed Fritz promises to delight the New York crowd if he can end the United States' 21-year wait for a male Grand Slam singles champion. If he

All-rounder Moeen retires from England duty

England all-rounder Moeen Ali has retired from international cricket, saying "the time is right" to move on. Moeen played all three formats for England after making his international debut in 2014. The 37-year-old was part of the white-ball squads that won the 50-over

4 Indian players who might miss out Test series against Bangladesh 

Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will be back in the whites to play a two-match home Test series against Bangladesh. The first IND vs BAN Test is scheduled to commence from September 19 (Thursday) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The IND vs BAN series marks the beginning of

Sabalenka holds off Pegula to win first US Open title

Aryna Sabalenka won her first US Open title as she put the disappointment of last year's final behind her to hold off home hope Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka was seen smashing her racquet on the floor of the locker room after losing the Flushing Meadows showpiece to Coco Gauff in 2023.

Rodrygo scores and Brazil beats Ecuador 1-0

Brazil got back to winning ways in the South American World Cup qualifiers with a drab 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Friday thanks to first-half goal by Real Madrid forward Rodrygo (23). After defeats in three successive qualifiers, Brazil did just enough to earn the win that lifted the