Thursday, 05 Dec, 2024

Sports

Pakistan announces squad for 2nd Test against Bangladesh

Pakistan has unveiled its twelve-member squad for the second Test against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday, August 30. Shan Masood will lead the team, marking his first home series as captain, with Saud Shakeel appointed as vice-captain.

Paris Paralympics open in blaze of hope and inclusivity

The 2024 Paralympics opened in Paris on Wednesday in a colorful and hope-filled ceremony, starting 11 days of competition in a city still riding the wave of the successful Olympics. French President Emmanuel Macron declared the Games open during a ceremony in a balmy Place de la

Bangladesh claims SAFF U-20 Championship, defeats Nepal 4-1

Bangladesh has emerged as the champion of the SAFF U-20 Championship, delivering a surprising defeat to two-time winner Nepal. The final match, held at the ANFA Complex in Satdobato, saw Bangladesh secure a 4-1 victory, marking their first-ever title in this tournament. The game began

ACC urged to probe corruption allegations against Shakib 

A formal appeal has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) urging an investigation into allegations of tax evasion and corruption involving Shakib Al Hasan, a former parliamentarian, businessman, and prominent player of the Bangladesh cricket team. Barrister Milhanur

Olmo clinches Barca comeback win at Rayo on debut

Dani Olmo celebrated his delayed Barcelona debut with a goal to seal a 2-1 comeback victory at Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Tuesday. The Spain playmaker’s 82nd-minute strike helped Barcelona claim their third win from three matches under new coach Hansi Flick at the start of the

SAFF U-20 Championship: Bangladesh reach final beating India

Bangladesh reached the final of the SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 after beating last year’s champions India by 4(1)-3(1) goals in the second semifinal at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal on Monday. Substitute goalkeeper Md Asif, who conceded India’s equalising goal in the

Endrick scores on Real Madrid debut in win over Valladolid

Endrick scored on his Real Madrid debut as Carlo Ancelotti's side secured their first La Liga victory of the season with a hard-fought home win against Real Valladolid. The champions were frustrated for vast periods of the game in Kylian Mbappe's home debut but hit their

Fairy Tale Milestone Setting Test Win of Bangladesh 

Bangladesh Vs Pakistan Test Series  1st Test Played at Rawalpindi from 21 -25 August 2024 Brief Scorecard: Pakistan: 1st Innings 448/6 declared (Mohammad Rizwan 171*, Saud Shakeel 141, Saim Ayub 56, Hasan Mahmud 2/70, Shoriful Islam 2/77)  & 2nd Innings 146 All Out

Bangladesh script historic maiden test win over Pakistan

Bangladesh on Sunday scripted history as they recorded their maiden Test win over Pakistan at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Najmul Shanto’s side beat the hosts by 10 wickets after being set a modest target of 30. Opting to field first, Bangladesh had started the Test on a high,

Haaland scores hat-trick as Man City beat Ipswich

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City showed Ipswich just how tough life in the Premier League can be with a comfortable victory at Etihad Stadium. The Tractor Boys are back in the top flight for the first time in 22 years and they had a dream start at the defending

Majestic Mushfique Lead Bangladesh To a Commanding Position

Rawalpindi Test Bangladesh Vs Pakistan Brief Scorecard at Stumps Day Four Pakistan 1st Innings 448/6 Declared in 113 overs (Mohammad Rizwan 171*, Saud Shakeel 141, Saim Ayub 56, Hasan Mahmood 2/70. Shoriful Islam 2/77) 2nd Innings 23/1 in 10 Overs Bangladesh 565 All Out in 167.3

Bangladesh take 117-run lead over Pakistan in 1st Test

Bangladesh batters exhibited brilliant play in the first Test against Pakistan being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium with Mushfiqur Rahim’s top score of 191, taking the total score to 565 all out on day four. Visitors have scored 565/10 and took a lead of 117 in reply to

Legal notice seeks removal of Shakib from national team

A lawyer has sent a legal notice to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), demanding Shakib’s immediate removal from the national team and his return to Bangladesh.  Supreme Court lawyer Barrister Sajib Mahmud Alam issued the notice, arguing that since a criminal case has been

Sunny Day for Bangladesh Cricket at Rawalpindi 

Brief Score at Stumps Day Three  Pakistan 448/6 Declared (Mohammad Rizwan171*, Saud Shakeel 141, Saim Ayub 56, Shaheen Shah Afridi 29*, Hasan Mahmood 2/70, Shoriful Islam 2/77)  Bangladesh 1st Innings 316/5 (Shadman Islam 93, Mushfiqur Rahim 55*, Litton Kumar Das 52*,

Hamza receives Bangladeshi passport

Bangladeshi-born footballer Hamza Chowdhury, who plays in the English Premier League for Leicester City, has received a Bangladeshi passport. On behalf of Hamza, his mother Rafia Chowdhury collected the passport from the Bangladesh High Commission in London on Friday, said his father

Murder case filed against Shakib Al Hasan

A murder case has been filed against cricketer and former Member of Parliament Shakib Al Hasan in connection with the death of Rubel, a garment worker.  The case was lodged by Rafiqul Islam, the father of the deceased, at Adabar Police Station in the capital. Inspector Nazrul

Rizwan joins elite club with brilliant 150 against Bangladesh

Pakistan batter, Mohammad Rizwan, continued his stellar form in Test cricket by scoring a magnificent 150 against Bangladesh, becoming the fifth Pakistani wicketkeeper to reach this milestone in Test matches. With his impressive knock of 153 off 219 balls, Rizwan has joined an elite

Ronaldo launches YouTube channel, breaks world record 

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday launched his YouTube channel, garnering a record-breaking 1 million subscribers in just 90 minutes. Titled UR, the YouTube channel currently features 12 videos, offering a glimpse into Ronaldo’s life beyond the world of sports.

Bangladesh make winning start in SAFF U-20

Bangladesh made a winning start in the ongoing SAFF U-20 Championship 2024 after they beat Sri Lanka by 2-0 goals in their first match at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Nepal on Tuesday. But forward Mirajul Islam, who opened the account for Bangladesh with the assist of another forward

Women's T20 World Cup moved from Bangladesh to UAE

The 2024 Women's T20 World Cup will be moved from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates following civil unrest in the original host country. The International Cricket Council (ICC) said in a statement, external that the tournament will now be staged at two venues in the UAE