De Bruyne leads from front to get Belgium firing again

"We have a new team with a lot of young boys. I'm already getting a little older and I want to show with the Devils in my last years how to behave as a player and as a leader," he said.
23 June 2024, 02:16 AM

Shakib blasts Bangladesh's lack of 'fight' at T20 World Cup

Saturday's mauling was Bangladesh's second defeat in the Super Eights after an opening loss to Australia.
23 June 2024, 01:56 AM

'Rejuvenated Germany can win Euros'

German fans welcomed the start of Euro 2024 on home soil more in hope than expectation, but their performances have surprised many and they are now serious contenders to win the title, German World Cup winner Olaf Thon told Reuters.
23 June 2024, 01:30 AM

Clock’s ticking away on bowler Shakib

Considering Shakib’s age, 37, his decline in bowling shouldn’t be that much of a surprise. But as the all-rounder has expressed his desire to feature for Bangladesh in the next T20 World Cup as well, this dip is a worrying sign.
23 June 2024, 01:00 AM

Portugal breeze past Turkey and into Euro 2024 knockout stage

Portugal swept into the last 16 of Euro 2024 on Saturday after comfortably seeing off Turkey 3-0 and guaranteeing first place in Group F.
22 June 2024, 18:37 PM

Schick rescues Czechs in 1-1 draw with dogged Georgia

Saba Lobjanidze could have won it for Georgia at the death but blazed his shot over the bar after a breakaway and both sides, with one point from two games, need a win in their final Group F match to progress to the knockout stages.
22 June 2024, 15:31 PM

Shakib first to 50 T20 World Cup wickets

Shakib Al Hasan became the first player to register fifty wickets in the history of T20 World Cup as the Bangladesh ace all-rounder dismissed India’s captain Rohit Sharma in the teams’ Super Eight fixture at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Saturday.
22 June 2024, 14:44 PM

India crush Bangladesh by 50 runs

Hardik Pandya's blistering half-century and Kuldeep Yadav's wizardry with the ball spearheaded India crushing 50-run victory over Bangladesh in their T20 World Cup Super 8 fixture in Antigua on Saturday.
22 June 2024, 13:51 PM

Australia vs Afghanistan: Warner eyes rare milestone

The left-handed opener is within touching distance of becoming the first Aussie to reach 1000 runs in T20 World Cups. Warner so far has scored 975 runs in 39 matches.
22 June 2024, 11:45 AM

Spin key in crucial Australia-Afghanistan contest

The Australia-Afghanistan T20 World Cup Super Eight clash at the Arnos Vale Ground in Kingstown today is potentially a must-win contest for Rashid Khan and Co as a defeat will see the Afghans hoping for other outcomes going their way in order to qualify for the semis.
22 June 2024, 11:29 AM

Copa America is the best preparation for the World Cup: Lozano

This year's tournament brings together 10 South American teams and six invited nations from the North and Central America and the Caribbean Confederation (CONCACAF) in the second Copa hosted by the United States.
22 June 2024, 09:56 AM

Buttler positive on England's chances despite South Africa loss

West Indies, tied with England on two points, rose to second place in Group Two thanks to a superior net run rate of 1.814. Third-placed England have a net run rate of 0.412, close to leaders South Africa (0.625) who have four points.
22 June 2024, 09:51 AM

Will rain spoil India-Bangladesh Super Eight clash?

The match is scheduled to start from 8.30pm Bangladesh Time but the important Super Eight clash is likely to be affected by rain as the weather forecast for Antigua shows chances of thunderstorms.
22 June 2024, 08:39 AM

T20 World Cup 2024: All the milestones so far

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has engraved his name atop an elite list having picked up the most wickets in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (ODI) and the Men’s T20 World Cup combined.
22 June 2024, 07:34 AM

Ronaldo deserves to play for Portugal: Martinez

Ronaldo is Portugal's all-time top scorer with 130 goals in a record 208 international appearances and is playing at his sixth European Championship at the age of 39.
22 June 2024, 06:57 AM

Bangladesh vs India: All you need to know

Bangladesh are yet to win against India in T20 World Cups, having come up against the neighbouring country on four occasions in the mega event.
22 June 2024, 06:16 AM

Will Bangladesh openers finally open up?

While batting as a whole has been a big concern for Bangladesh in white-ball cricket recently, it is the opening conundrum that has bugged the Tigers most in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
22 June 2024, 05:14 AM

Tigers face India with backs to the wall

Less than 48 hours after losing to Australia, Bangladesh will be up against another tournament favourites in India today with their chances of progressing to the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup hanging in the balance.
22 June 2024, 05:00 AM

Hope blasts West Indies to crucial win over USA

Shai Hope struck a magnificent unbeaten 82 from 39 balls as West Indies crushed the USA on Friday, winning their T20 World Cup Super Eights encounter by nine wickets and with 9.1 overs to spare.
22 June 2024, 03:35 AM

Dutch coach Koeman says referee made mistake with disallowed goal

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman said the referee made a mistake in ruling out a goal for his side against France at the European Championship on Friday but added that both sides were happy with a point in their 0-0 Group D draw.
22 June 2024, 02:56 AM