Nahidul goes into record books as Comilla thrash Barishal 

Comilla Victorians registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) today as they beat Fortune Barishal comprehensively by 63 runs under lights at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur.
25 January 2022, 15:22 PM

‘Cabrera will work on possession and goal-scoring abilities’

Bangladesh football team skipper Jamal Bhuiyan mentioned that the newly-appointed head coach Javier Cabrera will mostly work on the team’s ball possession and goal-scoring abilities.
25 January 2022, 13:49 PM

Nadal outlasts Shapovalov in five-set thriller to reach semis

Rafa Nadal has drawn within two wins of a record 21st Grand Slam title, claiming a five-set thriller against Denis Shapovalov to grind into the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday.
25 January 2022, 07:52 AM

Afridi, Root scoop top ICC awards

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Afridi was named player of the year by the International Cricket Council on Monday, with England captain Joe Root selected as the outstanding Test cricketer in 2021.
25 January 2022, 05:04 AM

Balotelli named in Italy squad for first time since 2018

Striker Mario Balotelli has been recalled by Italy coach Roberto Mancini more than three years after he last played for the Azzurri for a training camp ahead of 2022 World Cup qualifying play-offs, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Monday.
25 January 2022, 04:16 AM

Eight dead in Africa Cup of Nations Cameroon stadium crush

Eight people were killed and many more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium Monday ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match.
25 January 2022, 03:55 AM

Chattogram beat Khulna as high-scoring night games continue

Following a concerted batting effort, Chattogram Challengers bowlers put on a decent showing to help them beat Khulna Tigers convincingly by 25 runs in their Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. 
24 January 2022, 15:07 PM

Shakib only fifth player to scalp 400 wickets in T20s

Premier allrounder Shakib Al Hasan achieved yet another milestone as he became only the fifth player in history to scalp 400 wickets in T20s during his side Fortune Barishal’s encounter against Minister Group Dhaka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur today.
24 January 2022, 13:14 PM

Pope gives Lionel Messi signed shirt

Football superstar Lionel Messi has bagged himself a shirt signed by fellow Argentine soccer fanatic Pope Francis, the Vatican's sports association said Monday.
24 January 2022, 11:41 AM

ICC crowns Babar as ODI Cricketer of the Year

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was named ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year today by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following his exploits in 2021.
24 January 2022, 09:45 AM

Tigresses fall short against Sri Lanka, Commonwealth dream ends

Bangladesh women’s cricket team failed to cross the final hurdle on road to 2022 Commonwealth Games as they  lost the final match of the Commonwealth Games Qualifiers by 22 runs against Sri Lanka at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur today.
24 January 2022, 09:20 AM

England seal one-run win over West Indies

England held their nerve in the face of a late assault by Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd to secure a one-run victory over the West Indies in Bridgetown on Sunday and level their five-match Twenty20 International series at 1-1.
24 January 2022, 08:11 AM

Chelsea thump Spurs

Chelsea solidified their place in the Premier League's top four by beating Tottenham 2-0 on Sunday as Liverpool cut the gap on Manchester City at the top to nine points with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
23 January 2022, 20:41 PM

Tigers to progress even without irreplaceable Tamim, believes Mahmud

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Khaled Mahmud Sujon mentioned he was surprised to know about Tamim Iqbal’s reluctance in playing further T20Is.
23 January 2022, 13:59 PM

Tapu Barman to have knee surgery in Mumbai tomorrow

National football team's veteran centre-back Tapu Barman is set to undergo a surgery in a Mumbai hospital tomorrow on a knee injury he suffered during the Independence Cup in December last year.
23 January 2022, 12:44 PM

Djokovic plans 2023 Australian Open return

Novak Djokovic intends to play the Australian Open in 2023, tournament chief Craig Tiley said Sunday while blaming "miscommunication" for his deportation ahead of this year's event.
23 January 2022, 10:55 AM

‘Universe Boss is here to do his thing’

Chris Gayle, the self-styled Universe Boss, is in Dhaka now and vows to 'do his thing for Fortune Barishal in the Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League.
23 January 2022, 08:27 AM

Disaster with Bangladesh, Tom Saintfiet making it big in Africa again

"Everyone thought I was mad," Tom Saintfiet says of his decision to take on the job of coaching Gambia, and yet the Belgian has led the little west African nation to the last 16 of the Cup of Nations.
23 January 2022, 07:00 AM

Holder strikes as West Indies thrash England in 1st T20

Jason Holder did the bulk of the damage as England's latest batting collapse paved the way for West Indies' nine-wicket win in the first Twenty20 international in Bridgetown on Saturday.
23 January 2022, 06:02 AM

Tigresses cruise against Scotland

Bangladesh women’s cricket team cruised to a nine-wicket win over Scotland in their penultimate group match of the Commonwealth Games Women’s Cricket Qualifiers on Saturday.
23 January 2022, 05:20 AM