Reigning SAFF champions make waves in FIFA rankings

Bangladesh moved up seven places in the latest women’s football rankings released by FIFA on Thursday, following their maiden SAFF Championship triumph last month.
14 October 2022, 07:29 AM

Maradona's 'Hand of God' ball to go up for auction

The ball that Diego Maradona used to score his infamous "Hand of God" World Cup goal for Argentina against England in 1986 will go under the hammer next month and could fetch up to £3 million.
14 October 2022, 05:30 AM

Ten Hag pleased Man Utd showed will to win

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag said his side were guilty of poor finishing but praised their self-belief after Scott McTominay scored in stoppage time to give them a 1-0 Europa League win over Cypriots Omonia Nicosia on Thursday.
14 October 2022, 05:05 AM

More than 600,000 tickets sold for T20 World Cup

More than 600,000 tickets have been sold for the T20 World Cup in Australia, officials said Friday, hailing big demand for a host of sell-out blockbuster games.
14 October 2022, 04:21 AM

Bangladesh suffer a seven-wicket loss against Pakistan

Pakistan batters paced their innings well as they successfully chased 174 against Bangladesh to hand the Tigers a seven-wicket defeat in the tri-nation series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.
13 October 2022, 05:30 AM

Hasan lifts Bangladesh with two quick wickets after Pakistan openers frustrate

Pakistan openers Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan combined to a 100-run stand in their chase of 174 against Bangladesh in the tri-nation series at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today. However, two wickets in an over from rookie pacer Hasan Mahmud brought life back in the Tigers’ camp.
13 October 2022, 04:44 AM

Liton, Shakib set the standard as Bangladesh post 173 against Pakistan

Despite the openers providing a shaky start yet again, Liton Das and Shakib Al Hasan stepped up for Bangladesh to post an impressive total against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today.
13 October 2022, 03:39 AM

Liton scores 50 off 31 balls after shaky start from openers

Bangladesh openers had a disappointing outing with the bat against Pakistan at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch today as the Tigers’ headache with the opening combination continues.
13 October 2022, 02:54 AM

Hasan Mahmud returns as Bangladesh opt to bat against Pakistan

Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in the T20 tri-nation series in Christchurch today.  
13 October 2022, 01:31 AM

Nazmul invited by Brazilian club for trial

Nazmul Hossain Akando, one of the four footballers who had a month-long training in Brazil in 2019 under the scholarship of the country's Youth and Sports Ministry, has recently been invited by Salto FC for a trial.
12 October 2022, 16:42 PM

‘Mixed feelings’ about Cabrera

Having met with the Bangladesh coach Javier Cabrera and technical director Paul Smalley following the recent performance of the national football team, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is now searching a path to counter the inconsistent performance of the men in red and green, which especially becomes prominent during a tournament’s latter stages.
11 October 2022, 13:03 PM

Roger Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president: report

India's 1983 World Cup winning hero Roger Binny is set to become the new BCCI President as incumbent Sourav Ganguly, who held the position for three years, will make way for him at the Board's AGM on October 18, according to a report by PTI.
11 October 2022, 08:12 AM

Allen powers NZ to T20 victory over Pakistan

Finn Allen showed his form ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup by top-scoring for New Zealand with a disciplined batting display in their nine-wicket romp over Pakistan in Christchurch on Tuesday in the tri-series.
11 October 2022, 06:21 AM

My homage to the fans, says Griezmann after signing Atletico contract

Antoine Griezmann on Monday welcomed the confirmation that his loan from Barcelona had become a permanent move as he signed a contract with Atletico Madrid until 2026.
11 October 2022, 05:30 AM

Bangladesh fail to make semis after washout against UAE

Defending champions Bangladesh were eliminated from the group stages of the Women’s Asia Cup following a washout against UAE in their last round-robin match in Sylhet on Tuesday.
11 October 2022, 05:03 AM

Sri Lanka down Bangladesh in rain-curtailed nail-biter

Bangladesh suffered a three-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their fifth match of the Women's Asia Cup at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Monday.
10 October 2022, 06:42 AM

Nervy Barca cling on to beat Celta and top La Liga

Pedri's goal helped Barcelona earn an agonising 1-0 win over Celta Vigo to move back top of La Liga on Sunday.
10 October 2022, 05:09 AM

Ten Hag expects more from Ronaldo after hitting 700th club goal

Erik ten Hag is hoping Cristiano Ronaldo's 700th club goal of his career can spark a return to form after the Portuguese scored the winner in Manchester United's 2-1 win at Everton on Sunday.
10 October 2022, 04:22 AM

Conway 70* helps NZ to eight-wicket victory

Opener Davon Conway scored 70 not out off 51 deliveries as New Zealand cruised to an eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in the third match of the tri-nation series in Christchurch on Sunday. 
9 October 2022, 09:33 AM

Global Esports Federation partners with Muhammad Yunus 

The Global Esports Federation and Yunus Sports Hub (YSH) have established a partnership focused on social issues and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda. The primary aim of the Esports for Development (E4D) movement is to accelerate the contribution of the global esports community and industry to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  
9 October 2022, 09:26 AM