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Samsul Arefin Khan

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A poetic passing of the torch

18 July 2026, 09:00 AM
For more than two decades, world football has been shaped by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary rivalry. Their brilliance defined an era, rewriting records, collecting trophies and inspiring generations of fans.
18 July 2026, 09:00 AM
how Scaloni transformed Argentina team

Scaloni turns Argentina's weakness into a weapon

17 July 2026, 12:51 PM
Football has long celebrated "Fergie Time", while Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid became synonymous with dramatic late comebacks in the UEFA Champions League. Scaloni's Argentina now belong in that conversation.
17 July 2026, 12:51 PM
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The first time football brought me to tears

15 July 2026, 17:08 PM
Interestingly, almost everyone in my family supported Brazil, while my father also admired Germany and Italy. Even today, I cannot clearly explain why I chose Argentina. Perhaps it was Gabriel Batistuta
15 July 2026, 17:08 PM
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Gloves and glory on the line

15 July 2026, 13:09 PM
Unlike Spain and France, who reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals by winning all six matches within regulation time, Argentina and England have endured a tougher route to the last four.
15 July 2026, 13:09 PM
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Winning at a cost? How Argentina became football's most debated team

11 July 2026, 12:39 PM
On July 11, 2021, Argentina ended a 28-year wait for a major international trophy by defeating Brazil 1-0 in the Copa America final at the Maracana Stadium.
11 July 2026, 12:39 PM
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Tigers hit new low in Zimbabwe amid World Cup fever

10 July 2026, 15:43 PM
"I am not fully sure whether they were a bit complacent after going there following wins against some formidable opponents. Another important factor, I think, was that the conditions were a bit challenging and they could not figure out how to adjust to them," chief selector Habibul Bashar explained.
10 July 2026, 15:43 PM
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Europe’s supremacy showing in North America

8 July 2026, 23:30 PM
Before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, European heavyweights France and Spain were widely regarded as the leading contenders for the title, thanks to the remarkable depth and quality of their squads as well as their recent form.
8 July 2026, 23:30 PM
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Messi and Co brace for Egypt exam

6 July 2026, 06:00 AM
Argentina possess the quality and experience to advance, but if they once again need a 39-year-old Messi alone to rescue them, they may not be so fortunate this time.
6 July 2026, 06:00 AM
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We tend to block all outside noise: Chase

Roston Chase, who is a familiar face across all three formats for the Caribbean side and also their Test skipper, recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan on the recent and upcoming events, including the two-tier system in Test cricket and the T20 World Cup.
2 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Rushed decisions leave a bitter taste

When a team need 65 runs off 47 balls with seven wickets in hand while chasing a modest 150-run target to stay alive in a series, composure -- not urgency -- is what’s required.
31 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Cricket in Chattogram at a standstill

Chattogram, a regular host of international fixtures and the ongoing Bangladesh-West Indies T20I series, has long been one of the country’s main cricketing centres.
29 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Bangladesh need explosive hitters’: Badree

The former West Indies cricketer, who previously visited Bangladesh as a player for the West Indies and in the Bangladesh Premier League, is now relishing his new role as a commentator in the ongoing white-ball series between the two sides.
28 October 2025, 18:12 PM
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Soumya, Saif show how it's done

A sense of disbelief was palpable at the press box at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur after Bangladesh openers Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan unleashed a batting carnage against the West Indies in the series-deciding third ODI yesterday.
24 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Heartbreak no more’

As Joty and company prepare to sign off with the October 26 fixture against India, their campaign has underlined that their biggest battle remains psychological.
22 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Basket without base: NCL T20 reveals flaws again

One cannot expect that basket to be filled adequately when only a handful of tournaments are organised just to complete the calendar.
20 October 2025, 04:49 AM
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Why always ‘comfortable’ Mirpur?

Currently ranked 10th in the ICC ODI standings and outside the direct qualification zone for the 2027 World Cup, Bangladesh face a crucial year ahead.
20 October 2025, 03:25 AM
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Hasim targets BPL after standout NCL run

In a tournament dominated by familiar names, the Rangpur spinner has emerged as a rare fresh find.
12 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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Proving a point where it matters most

Before departing for the World Cup, expectations surrounding Nigar Sultana Joty's side were relatively modest.
9 October 2025, 02:30 AM
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No surprises as Bulbul re-elected BCB chief

The board of directors' election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ended without any surprises yesterday as former national captain Aminul Islam Bulbul was re-elected unopposed as president for the next four years.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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An election only for continuity?

The stage is set, the voters are ready, as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) heads to polls today -- not with anticipation, but with a weary sense of repetition.
6 October 2025, 02:00 AM
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Tigers' DRS calls a concern despite Sharjah series win

Beside showing lapses in batting temperament, Bangladesh batters in both matches gave Afghanistan repeated openings by burning reviews unnecessarily, exposing the side to avoidable risks.
5 October 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘Admired Sangakkara, and also liked Shakib’s batting’

Rubya Haider Jhelik was a surprise inclusion in Bangladesh’s 15-member squad for the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup.
4 October 2025, 06:21 AM
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‘Our biggest strength is our unity’

Bangladesh’s success in the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup is heavily dependent on the performance of Nahida Akter, their highest wicket-taker across both white-ball formats. The 25-year-old left-arm spinner recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and shared insights about their preparation, plans and expectations from the tournament.
1 October 2025, 12:26 PM
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‘Felt I had to take the initiative for Bangladesh’

Shathira Jakir Jessy is set to create history in the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup in India and Sri Lanka by becoming the first woman umpire from Bangladesh to officiate in a senior World Cup.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
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Controversy looms as BCB councillors' list due today

After two deadline extensions, the draft list of councillors for the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election is set to be announced today.
22 September 2025, 02:00 AM
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Bangladesh U-19s find positives in rain-marred UK tour

Bangladesh Under-19 team's just-concluded tour of the United Kingdom was heavily marred by inclement weather, with only two of the six scheduled YODIs producing a result. Still the team's management is glad that a few individuals made their mark in the limited opportunities that were on offer.
16 September 2025, 03:00 AM
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‘I flew in, played next day, flew out next evening’

Netherlands batting coach Heino Kuhn recently talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan in Sylhet and spoke candidly about his international career and a very brief stint at the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as well. The excerpts are as follows:
3 September 2025, 13:29 PM
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'To go to the next level, Dutch cricket needs investment'

In a recent conversation with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, Paul van Meekeren spoke about cricketing infrastructure in Netherlands, his performance against Bangladesh and his BPL experience.
2 September 2025, 03:00 AM

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