Sunday, 12 Jan, 2025

Sports

India win fourth Test after England collapse

Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah sparked a dramatic collapse as India beat England by 157 runs to win the fourth Test at the Oval on Monday and take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The tourists bounced back in style following their innings defeat in the third Test at Headingley

Pakistan Would Be Among The Top Favourites

In its home away from home at UAE Pakistan with boiling talents would be among the top favourites alongside West Indies, India and New Zealand for winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. They not only have feel of every grass of the grounds Sarjah, Dubai and Abu Dhavi but they also possess

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over 'Covid violation'

Brazil and Argentina's World Cup qualifier was abandoned just minutes after kick-off on Sunday after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of three Argentine players they believe broke quarantine rules. The visitors walked off the pitch at the Corinthians Arena

Tasman Tide Swept Tigers Away  

Bangladesh New Zealand T20 Series 3rd Match Played at SBNCS Dhaka on 5 September 2021 New Zealand 128/5 in 20 Overs (Henry Nicholls 36*, Tom Blundell 30*, Rachin Ravindra 20, Will Young 20, Fin Allen 15, Mohammad Saifuddin 2/28, Mahmudullah Riad 1/10, Mustafizur Rahman 1/29)

Wrapping The Series Must Be The Priority 

Going all round for winning todays match (three on the trot) and wrapping up the series should be the priority today for the team tigers. New Zealand played much better in the second match than the first fathoming SBNCS (off course on a better wicket) condition.  Bangladesh has to

US Open: Djokovic beat Nishikori to reach 4th round

Novak Djokovic had to come from behind to beat Kei Nishikori and keep his bid for a calendar Grand Slam alive as he advanced to the US Open fourth round. The world number one overcame a loose first set to win 6-7 (4-7) 6-3 6-3 6-2 and beat the Japanese for the 17th time in a row.

Fernandez shocks defending champion Osaka 

Naomi Osaka's US Open title defence is over as she fell in the third round to a stunning performance by Canadian teenager Leylah Fernandez. The 18-year-old Fernandez capitalised as Osaka lost her cool to craft a remarkable 5-7 7-6 (7-2) 6-4 victory. Osaka was broken as she

Great Escape By Team Bangladesh 

Bangladesh VS New Zealand T20I Series  2nd Match Played on 3 September 2021 at SBNCS, Dhaka  Brief Scorecard: Bangladesh 141/6 in 20 Overs  (Mohammad Naim 39, Mahmudullah Riad 37*, Liton K Das 33, Rachin Ravindra 3/22, Ajaj Patel 1/20, Cole McConchie 1/24, Hamish

Making Resounding Statement In The Series

Apart from winning yet another T20 series against a major opposition (irrespective of composition of the squad) the other major objective for team Bangladesh is preparation for the ensuing ICC T20 world cup. Maintaining winning momentum Bangladesh nevertheless made a resounding start

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks international goal record 

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the world record for goals scored in men's international football as he hit his 110th and 111th goals for Portugal in their dramatic 2-1 World Cup qualifying win over the Republic of Ireland. The 36-year-old scored two late headers - to break and extend the

Roaring Start Of Bengal Tigers in Operation Black Cap

Bangladesh VS New Zealand T20 International Series 1 st Match Played at SBNCS, Dhaka on 1 September 2021 Brief Scorecard: New Zealand 60 All Out in 16.5 Overs (Tom Latham 18, Henry Nicholls 18, Mustafizur Rahman 3/13, Nasum Ahmed 2/5, Mohammad Saifuddin 2/7, Shakib Al Hasan 2/20,

Bangladesh beat New Zealand by 7 wickets in 1st T20I

Tigers beat the visiting Kiwis by seven wickets in the first game of the five-match Twenty20 series in Dhaka on Wednesday. Earlier New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first in the match against Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The host, however,

Bangladesh restrict New Zealand to their lowest T20I score

Bangladesh restricted New Zealand to 60, the lowest T20I score for the visitors, in the first game of the five-match Twenty20 series in Dhaka on Wednesday.  Mustafizur picked up three wickets while Shakib, Nasum, Saifuddin took two wickets each and Mahedi got one. The match

New Zealand opt to bat first in 1st T20I vs Bangladesh

New Zealand won the toss and opted to bat first against Bangladesh in the first game of the five-match Twenty20 series in Dhaka on Wednesday. The match starts at 4:00 pm at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh: 1 Mohammad Naim, 2 Liton Das, 3 Shakib Al Hasan, 4

Tamim makes himself unavailable for T20 World Cup (Video)

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has announced that he would not be available for participating in the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to begin this year in Oman and UAE.    The Bangladesh ODI skipper made the announcement in a Facebook live from his official account today.

Osaka wins at first Grand Slam since withdrawal

Defending champion Naomi Osaka claimed a straight-set victory at the US Open on her first Grand Slam appearance since withdrawing from the French Open. The Japanese third seed, 23, ground down Czech world number 87 Marie Bouzkova for a 6-4 6-1 first-round win. She will play world

Murray edged out by Tsitsipas in US open epic 

Andy Murray produced his finest display in four injury-disrupted years but fell agonisingly short of beating Greek world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas in a thrilling start to the US Open. The British former world number one played in a manner reminiscent of his best as he led by two

Bengal Tigers On The Threshold Of Creating History 

Winning back-to-back series against lowly Zimbabwe on tour and a depleted Australian team at home team tigers are flying high. They are poised to play another 5 matches T20 series against better-prepared but less experienced New Zealand team devoid of any of their squad for ICC T20 world

Depay scores Barcelona winner against Getafe

Memphis Depay scored Barcelona's winner as they beat Getafe in La Liga. Sergi Roberto slid home the hosts' opener from Jordi Alba's cross after only 99 seconds. Sandro levelled for Getafe after a one-two with Carles Alena, both former Barcelona players. But Depay

Messi makes PSG debut, but Mbappe scores both goals to win

Lionel Messi made his Paris St-Germain debut as a 66th-minute substitute in a 2-0 win at Reims in Ligue 1. The Argentine, wearing his new number 30 PSG shirt, received a standing ovation as he replaced his friend Neymar in front of a sell-out crowd. It was the first club game of his