Bangladesh fast bowler Khaled Ahmed claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in county cricket as he helped Kent recover after Lancashire’s strong start on Day 1 in Canterbury on Tuesday.

Sanju Samson struck 57 off 22 balls to lead India to a dominant seven-wicket, series-clinching win over Afghanistan in the second T20 international on Tuesday.

Rodriguez powered himself and his country to stardom at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Former sports adviser Dr Asif Nazrul was perplexed as to why Bangladesh’s decision not to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup had to be investigated and the findings published so long after the incident.

A three-member probe committee made its findings public on Tuesday after speaking to several experts, cricketers, journalists and BCB officials, with the accounts recorded in the report largely contradicting Nazrul’s later claim that the decision was a “sacrifice” jointly made by BCB officials and players.

A decade after that defining trial, Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain stood on the stage at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Tuesday, looking back at the day that changed the trajectory of his career. He was there to help inaugurate the latest edition of the BCB and Robi Bowler Hunt, a nationwide talent search returning after an eight-year hiatus.

The new deal ensures that de la Fuente will remain in charge when Spain attempt to defend their global title on home soil. Spain will co-host the 2030 World Cup with Morocco and Portugal.

Farhan is currently playing for Boreham Wood FC, having joined the club on loan from Fulham FC U21, and is expected to join the national team in Indonesia before the tournament begins on September 24.

With impressive performances and peaceful moments away from cricket, Miraz is making the most of his Caribbean adventure.

BCB sources said certain media reports may have contributed to her decision.

The National Sports Council (NSC) formed the three-member probe committee on May 10 to investigate the reasons behind Bangladesh’s absence from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.

The 2028 Champions League final will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich and the 2029 final will take place at the rebuilt Camp Nou in Barcelona, UEFA announced on Tuesday.

Brendan Taylor replaced India great Sachin Tendulkar as the longest-serving one-day international player on Tuesday after the Zimbabwe veteran took the field for the series opener against Australia in Harare.

Defending champions India will take on Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF Championship, which will kick off in Dhaka on November 5.

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh has revealed that he once dreamed of representing Zimbabwe, where he spent three years of his childhood while his father, Geoff Marsh, coached the national team.

Argentina’s tradition of producing exceptional footballers remains undiminished, but La Albiceleste are once again facing a recognisable challenge: adapting to life without a No10 who was once thought to be irreplaceable.

Bangladesh national team head coach Thomas Dooley believes defender Bishwanath Ghosh could have been an option as a centre-forward in the absence of a recognised number nine.

Actor Sydney Sweeney has been condemned by leading women athletes for a sports betting advert in which the American appears in various states of undress.

“Ney deserved to go to the World Cup: he cannot be replaced, he is a unique player for his qualities,” Ancelotti said.

Tests at home have gained more priority than ever due to the current World Test Championship model. Every point counts and Bangladesh, currently fourth, are also concerned about the four home Tests against West Indies and England remaining in the cycle.