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Bishwajit Roy

Bishwajit Roy is sports editor at The Daily Star.

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Rodri the commander

21 July 2026, 07:53 AM
"At the World Cup will be the best Rodri and next season will be the best Rodri." Those words from Pep Guardiola, spoken while Rodri was still recovering from the injury, sounded more like an act of faith than a prediction.
21 July 2026, 07:53 AM
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A World Cup of symbols, stories, and transitions

19 July 2026, 13:00 PM
When Lionel Messi walks onto the pitch in New Jersey in the early hours of Monday (Bangladesh time) to face Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will reach its final act.
19 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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One can't expect more from a World Cup

14 July 2026, 07:38 AM
The quality of football has rarely dipped. Every match seemed to offer something worth watching -- tactical masterclasses, stunning goals, dramatic comebacks, controversial refereeing decisions or stories that extended well beyond the pitch.
14 July 2026, 07:38 AM
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Fortune favours the giants on the road to Atlanta

12 July 2026, 11:30 AM
Despite the celebrations, neither Thomas Tuchel nor Lionel Scaloni attempted to mask their teams' shortcomings.
12 July 2026, 11:30 AM
France vs Morocco match analysis World Cup 2026

France 2-0 Morocco: The scoreline told only half the story

10 July 2026, 09:55 AM
France produced a performance that stripped away the romance and reminded everyone why they remain one of international football's gold standards.
10 July 2026, 09:55 AM
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Belgium's best rebuttal to power came on the pitch

7 July 2026, 10:18 AM
Belgium did not spend the night trying to revisit those debates. They simply demonstrated that while power can influence headlines, it cannot guarantee outcomes.
7 July 2026, 10:18 AM
France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal preview

France reveal frailties, Morocco show resolve

6 July 2026, 21:59 PM
France and Morocco head into their quarterfinal meeting having provided very different answers.
6 July 2026, 21:59 PM
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Cape Verde: Exit the tournament, enter history

4 July 2026, 08:57 AM
Cape Verde, ranked 67th in the world, twice came from behind. Twice they refused to fold.
4 July 2026, 08:57 AM
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'It was a brilliant tournament for us'

At the end of the day it all came down to 'what ifs' for Bangladesh. There's no doubt that the reprieve that Rohit Sharma got in the
19 March 2015, 18:11 PM
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Tigers out, but not down

Bangladesh's ICC World Cup campaign ended with a 109–run defeat in the quarterfinals at the hands of India at Melbourne Cricket
19 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'Dreams have no end'

The Yarra River, which runs right through the middle of Melbourne, flowed gently yesterday. The city life buzzed just like any other
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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We'll prove it on the field: Mash

The change that Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has brought in the team ever since he took over as captain has been very much visible; not
18 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Can Tigers defy the norm?

It's been a touch-bit difficult to predict Bangladesh's strategy in the World Cup so far. They seem to tweak their plan in each game.
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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‘Anything is possible in a one-off game'

It's not everyday that Shakib Al Hasan ends up speaking for 20 minutes in a press conference. But then again it's not everyday that the
17 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tigers struck by Terminator

Just try to imagine a scene that you suddenly discover that Terminator star Arnold Schwarzenegger and you are in the same gym or in
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'I haven't done anything yet'

Mahmudullah Riyad and Mushfiqur Rahim may be grabbing the headlines because of their performances with the bat. However,
16 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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A day away from cricket

Bangladesh's quarterfinal clash against India at the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday may be rated by many as one
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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'We can reach newer heights'

As the Tigers head towards their first training session for the quarter finals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground today, skipper Mashrafe
15 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Shakib happy with effort

Shakib Al Hasan was in unusually good mood even after Bangladesh lost their last pool match against New Zealand by three wickets at the Seddon Park in Hamilton yesterday.
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM

'Wanted to cash in on good form'

Ever since his debut in international cricket, Mahmudullah Riyad has played a supporting cast most of the times.
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Tigers go down fighting

For a brief period yesterday it seemed as though Bangladesh would go on to etch another famous moment in their cricketing history;
13 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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Chandika's 'freedom' works

Cricket is a captain's game. A decision from the captain on the field can change the game in a blink of an eye and it's the captain who
12 March 2015, 18:04 PM
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Should Mash play or not?

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has suddenly caught cold and that has even changed his voice; he has been suffering from calf muscle pain; and more importantly,
11 March 2015, 18:39 PM
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Rubel May Not Be Happy Again

The toothy smile vanished when Rubel Hossain talked about that turbulent episode of his life, which almost shattered his World Cup dreams.
11 March 2015, 18:37 PM
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Can Tigers rewrite history once more?

Go out to the middle, enjoy your game and express yourself. This should be the mantra when a spirited Bangladesh side take on co-hosts and tournament favourites New Zealand at the Seddon Park here tomorrow in their last Pool A match of the World Cup.
11 March 2015, 18:00 PM
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A prizefighter's odyssey

You don't need to consult the encyclopaedia to know which living athlete is a prime example of human endeavour against adversity. A
10 March 2015, 23:10 PM
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A Bangladesh in Adelaide

A small yet noticeable part of the Adelaide Airport yesterday turned into a mini Bangladesh as the players, some of them with their family members, and the coaching staff gathered and mingled there on way to fly across the Tasman Sea to play their last pool match against co-hosts New Zealand in Hamilton on Friday.
10 March 2015, 19:37 PM
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'I am more matured now'

Mushfiqur Rahim proved that hard work is always the key behind any success. The little right-hander has now been tagged as the 'Mr Dependable' of Bangladesh's batting line-up
10 March 2015, 19:29 PM

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