The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Mehidy Hasan Miraz as the new captain of the One-Day International (ODI) team, replacing Najmul Hossain Shanto in the 50-over format.  The announcement was made by the BCB through a press release on Thursday (June 12). The

In a tense showdown at São Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, Brazil clinched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Paraguay.  The decisive moment came from Vinicius Júnior, whose clinical strike illuminated the night and marked a

Senegal handed England a humbling 3-1 defeat in a high-profile international friendly on Tuesday, becoming the first African team to beat the Three Lions in 22 matches. Goals from Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly sealed the victory at Nottingham’s City Ground,

Bangladesh put up a strong fight but lost 2-1 to Singapore in their Asian Cup Qualifiers match at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Tuesday. Singapore’s Song Uiyoung opened the scoring just before halftime, and Ikhsan Fandi extended the lead in the 58th minute. Bangladesh’s

Nicholas Pooran, a cornerstone of the West Indies’ T20 prowess, has retired from international cricket at just 29 to prioritize lucrative global T20 franchise leagues.  The Trinidadian powerhouse, renowned for his explosive batting, announced his decision on Monday,

With renewed energy and international reinforcements, Bangladesh are set to take on Singapore in a crucial Group C clash of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers at the National Stadium in Dhaka today (Tuesday).  Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm local time. This

Portugal claimed their second UEFA Nations League title after a nerve-wracking penalty shootout victory over Spain in a pulsating final at Munich’s Allianz Arena. The match ended 2-2 after 90 minutes, and with neither side able to break the deadlock in extra time, the game was

Carlos Alcaraz staged a breathtaking comeback to retain his French Open crown, battling back from two sets down and saving three championship points to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in a marathon five-set thriller. In what turned out to be the longest French Open final in

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. has tested positive for COVID-19, his club Santos FC confirmed on Saturday, marking the second time the forward has contracted the virus. According to an official club statement, Neymar began showing symptoms on Thursday (June 5) and was immediately

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo dismissed the hype framing Sunday’s Nations League final in Munich as a personal showdown with Spain’s 17-year-old prodigy Lamine Yamal.  The 40-year-old captain, a football icon, insisted the match is a team effort, not a duel

Coco Gauff captured her first French Open singles title, outlasting world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling 6-7 (5-7), 6-2, 6-4 final.  The American second seed’s victory marked her second Grand Slam triumph, following her 2023 US Open win—also against Sabalenka.

Argentina secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Chile in their FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying clash on Thursday, continuing their dominant run in the South American qualifiers. Despite the rich history of intense encounters between the two sides — including the infamous 1942 South

Novak Djokovic advanced his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, overcoming third seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the French Open semifinals.  The 38-year-old Serbian, a three-time Roland Garros champion, will face world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka powered past four-time champion Iga Swiatek in a gripping French Open semifinal, securing her place in her first Roland Garros final.  The Belarusian star will face second seed Coco Gauff on Saturday after a commanding 7-6 (7-1), 4-6, 6-0 victory that

This summer’s five-match Test series between England and India, starting June 20 at Headingley, will introduce the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy, honoring cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and James Anderson.  The new trophy, to be unveiled before the series, celebrates the

In a breathtaking Nations League semifinal in Stuttgart, Spain triumphed over France 5-4, propelled by a dazzling performance from Lamine Yamal, to secure a final showdown with Portugal in Munich on Sunday.  France, the 2021 champions, will face Germany in the third-place

Novak Djokovic powered into his record-extending 51st Grand Slam semi-final, overcoming third seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 at the French Open, keeping his dream of a historic 25th major title alive. The 38-year-old Serb, a three-time Roland Garros champion, will face world

A joyous celebration turned tragic in Bengaluru when 11 people died and dozens were injured in a crush outside a cricket stadium during a victory parade for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after their Indian Premier League triumph over Punjab Kings. Thousands thronged the streets on

Cristiano Ronaldo ended his long-standing drought against Germany, scoring the winner in Portugal’s Nations League semi-final in Munich, bringing his career tally to 937 goals.  The 40-year-old’s 137th international strike in 220 caps marked his second goal against

Bangladesh marked their return to the National Stadium with a dominant 2-0 win over Bhutan on Wednesday, delivering a spirited performance in front of a passionate home crowd. Hamza Choudhury made an instant impact on his home debut, heading in the opener from a Jamal Bhuyan cross in