Modric pulls the team together: Croatia coach

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic heaped praise on Luka Modric after the captain scored a stunning goal in Tuesday's 3-1 over Scotland that secured their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020.
23 June 2021, 06:34 AM

Fans ejected at WTC final for abusing New Zealand players

Two spectators were ejected during the World Test Championship final on Tuesday for abusing New Zealand players as they took on India in the showpiece match at Southampton.
23 June 2021, 06:14 AM

Bowlers leave WTC final on knife edge

New Zealand claimed a handy first-innings lead of 32 and restricted India to 64-2 to maintain their slight advantage after an absorbing fifth day's play in the final of the inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) on Tuesday.
23 June 2021, 03:59 AM

Mushy joins Tamim, Taskin on sidelines

Abahani skipper Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League and will miss the rest of the super league matches after hurting left hand while fielding during a match against Gazi Group Cricketers on Monday.
22 June 2021, 18:00 PM

A lethal combination

Belgium outclassed Finland 2-0 on Monday to continue their perfect start to Euro 2020 and finish top of Group B, leaving the Finns facing a nervous wait to see if they can sneak into the last 16.
22 June 2021, 18:00 PM

do-or-die clash for spain

Spain coach Luis Enrique does keepy-uppy with the ball during a training session yesterday ahead of his side’s do-or-die Group E battle in the Euro 2020 against Slovakia tonight.
22 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Gomez steals the show in Messi’s record appearance

Argentina and Chile on Monday booked their places in the Copa America quarter-finals, ending top of Group A after low-scoring matches that left the other two spots up for grabs.
22 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Denmark’s fairytale

Despair turned to exhilaration for Denmark as they claimed an astonishing 4-1 victory over Russia to scramble into the last 16 of Euro 2020 on a head-spinning night in Copenhagen on Monday.
22 June 2021, 18:00 PM

ZC confirms hosting Bangladesh for a full series in July

Zimbabwe will be hosting Bangladesh for a full series featuring one Test, three ODIs and as many T20Is in July, confirmed the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) through a press release today.
22 June 2021, 17:30 PM

BFF in disarray to resume BPL

Spike in Covid-19 cases in the country and subsequent imposition of lockdown has made things difficult for the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to resume Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) from Friday.
22 June 2021, 13:56 PM

Rupganj survive; Old DOHS and Partex relegated

An all-round performance from skipper Naeem Islam helped Legends of Rupganj beat Old DOHS Sports Club convincingly by six wickets via D/L method in their relegation league game of the ongoing Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier Division T20 League at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. The win also ensured Rupganj's stay in the upcoming season of the Premier League.
22 June 2021, 12:55 PM

Hand injury rules Mushfiqur out of Super League

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will miss the rest of the Super League matches of the Bangabandhu Dhaka Premier League after hurting his left hand during their match against Gazi Group Cricketers on Monday.
22 June 2021, 11:03 AM

Younis Khan steps down as Pakistan’s batting coach

Former captain Younis Khan on Tuesday stepped down as Pakistan’s batting coach in a surprise decision which the cricket board said was agreed upon “reluctantly but amicably” even though no reasons were specified for it.
22 June 2021, 07:45 AM

Magnificent Maharaj revels in rare hattrick

Keshav Maharaj was too excited to come up with a celebration after becoming the first South African to claim a Test hattrick in 61 years as his side completed a 2-0 series sweep against West Indies with a 158-run victory in Saint Lucia on Monday.
22 June 2021, 06:08 AM

Vidal scores own goal in 1-1 draw with Uruguay

An own goal from Chile's Arturo Vidal midway through the second half gave Uruguay their first goal in five games and granted them a point in a gripping 1-1 Copa America encounter on Monday.
22 June 2021, 06:02 AM

Maharaj hat-trick helps S Africa seal series win over Windies

Keshav Maharaj became only the second South African to take a test hat-trick as he ripped through the West Indies middle order with five wickets to help his side to an emphatic 158-run victory in the second test in Saint Lucia on Monday.
22 June 2021, 03:00 AM

Argentina beat Paraguay and qualify for Copa Quarters

Argentina ensured their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Monday when they beat Paraguay 1-0 in a game notable for Lionel Messi's record-equalling 147th appearance for the national side.
22 June 2021, 02:23 AM

Switzerland thru' to last 16 along with England, France and Sweden

Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the European Championship on Monday without kicking a ball, as the results from matches in other groups worked to their benefit.
21 June 2021, 21:45 PM

Denmark, Belgium through to last 16

Denmark made it through to the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Monday after a convincing 4-1 win over Russia which alongside Belgium's victory against Finland meant they finished second in Group B.
21 June 2021, 21:11 PM

Netherlands complete clean sweep, Austria finish runners-up

Georginio Wijnaldum scored twice and Memphis Depay added to his goal haul in a 3-0 Netherlands win over North Macedonia on Monday to keep their 100% record at Euro 2020 - but not before surviving some early scares at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Austria defeated dismal Ukraine 1-0 on Monday to finish runners-up in Group C.
21 June 2021, 18:20 PM