Afghanistan rest Rashid as Bangladesh bowl to avoid whitewash

The visitors, though, had the luxury to rest premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan alongside young quick Mohammad Saleem. m. Abdul Rahman and Zia-ur-Rehman replace them in the XI.
11 July 2023, 07:17 AM

Sabalenka wants shield from 'hate' after Azarenka booing

Women's tennis chiefs on Monday pleaded with spectators to show "understanding and respect" when Ukraine players refuse to shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents in protest at the ongoing war in their country.
11 July 2023, 06:05 AM

Australia, New Zealand revive 'football's Ashes'

The ornate wooden trophy houses a silver razor case carried during the treacherous Gallipoli landing of World War I, and has been dubbed the "greatest domestic treasure" in Australian football.
11 July 2023, 05:10 AM

Probe into allegations against BFF officials over govt fund to run: SC

The apex court also asked the HC to dispose of the rule issued over this matter in three weeks, Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) lawyer Khurshid Alam Khan told The Daily Star.
9 July 2023, 05:34 AM

BPL’s relegation battle heats up

The fates of Chittagong Abahani, Rahmatganj and Muktijoddha will be decided in the next two rounds as all have two matches left to play.
8 July 2023, 14:52 PM

De Gea announces Man Utd exit after ‘unforgettable period’

David De Gea has left Manchester United following the end of his contract, with the Spanish goalkeeper penning a farewell message to the Premier League club's fans on Saturday after 12 seasons with the Old Trafford side.
8 July 2023, 14:10 PM

Ton-up Gurbaz stars in Afghanistan’s record opening stand

Gurbaz cruised to his fourth ODI ton in 20 outings, hitting eight boundaries and six maximums along the way.
8 July 2023, 10:05 AM

Naim, Ebadot return as Tigers opt to bowl

The Tigers must win to keep the series alive after a dominating all-round display from the visitors saw them win the rain-interrupted first ODI by 17 runs via DLS on Wednesday.
8 July 2023, 07:30 AM

Tamim at Gono Bhaban to meet prime minister: sources

Tamim, who announced his retirement from international cricket yesterday, was supposed to meet the PM at her office at 2:30pm, the sources confirmed to The Daily Star.
7 July 2023, 10:05 AM

Liton frustrated at questions over Tamim and not tomorrow’s game

Liton entertained a few questions at the press conference regarding the Tamim issue and the opener’s shock retirement, but at one point lost his cool over the subtext of the press event.
7 July 2023, 08:17 AM

Papon fails to reciprocate Tamim's decency

Tamim might have broken down in tears a few times during the press conference, but he made sure he maintained his decency and did not throw mud to anyone; instead he thanked everyone for the support he got over the years.
7 July 2023, 07:51 AM

'Going to be strange to not be in the middle with you anymore': Shakib writes on Tamim

The all-rounder, who will likely lead the ODI team in the long run in Tamim's absence, wrote that it would be strange to be there out in the middle without the left-handed opener.
7 July 2023, 06:21 AM

Hamilton confident Brad Pitt can take F1 to new heights

The actor's as-yet untitled movie is being filmed at Silverstone this weekend during the British Grand Prix, with the production having a garage and pitwall stand as a fictional 11th 'APX GP' team.
7 July 2023, 05:20 AM

Mbappe visits father's native Cameroon

Many among the hundreds who greeted the 24-year-old forward were dressed in his Paris Saint-Germain team's football jersey for the occasion.
7 July 2023, 05:07 AM

Why retire at 34, asks Mashrafe 

Former Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has come up with an emotional tribute on a social media post for ‘best of the bests’ Tamim Iqbal.
6 July 2023, 14:35 PM

Tamim’s career in numbers   

Tamim achieved a legendary status during his stellar career, filled with iconic moments, as arguably the best opener the country ever produced.
6 July 2023, 08:59 AM

Di Maria snubs Saudi for second spell at Benfica

The 35-year-old World Cup winner left Juve as a free agent last month amid claims he could be targeted by a club in Saudi Arabia.
6 July 2023, 06:20 AM

PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new coach

The 53-year-old, who had been a free agent since being sacked as Spain coach last December, replaces Christophe Galtier after his departure from the club was confirmed earlier in the day.
5 July 2023, 15:02 PM

‘Messi of India’ reigns supreme

The 2023 SAFF Championship has been no exception and the prolific striker on Tuesday night led from the front, as he often does, as hosts India and Kuwait fought for glory in Bengaluru.
4 July 2023, 15:47 PM

'Proud' Cabrera's focus on upcoming challenges

The Spaniard, who led Bangladesh to a first semifinal in the regional event for the first time in 14 years only to lose the last-four battle against Kuwait in extra time, said he was disappointed of the end result but proud of the performance from the charges.
4 July 2023, 14:31 PM