Friday, 01 Nov, 2024

Sports

Record prize money declared for T20 World Cup 2024

ICC has announced a record-breaking prize fund of $11.25 million for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, with the winners set to receive at least $2.45 million. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 winners will receive the highest amount in the tournament's history. This ninth

Saso storms home to win second US Women's Open title

Japan's Yuka Saso recovered from a three-shot deficit to became the youngest player to win two US Women's Open titles. There had been a three-way tie heading into what became a dramatic final day, with Australia's Minjee Lee, American Andrea Lee and Thailand's Wichanee

Namibia beat Oman after T20 World Cup super over

Namibia scored a nerve-shredding victory over Oman in their T20 World Cup Group B clash in Barbados after a low-scoring thriller was decided by a super over. David Wiese was the hero for Namibia in Sunday’s late match, contributing 13 runs in the Africans’ super over total

Mbappe signs Real Madrid deal

Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain deal expires on 30 June. The France striker verbally agreed to move to the Bernabeu in February and then announced in May he would leave PSG at the end of the season. Mbappe, 25, has

Alcaraz and Tsitsipas set up French Open quarter-final

Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz made another statement of intent by sweeping past Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz, 21, won 6-3 6-3 6-1 against the Canadian 21st seed on a rare rain-free day in Paris. The reigning Wimbledon champion will face

West Indies beat PNG in low-scoring thriller

West Indies thumped Papua New Guinea by five wickets on Sunday to start their T20 World Cup 2024 on a positive note at Guyana's Providence stadium. Rovman Powell's side chased the target in 19 overs on the back of sixth-wicket stand between Roston Chase and Andre Russell.

Pacer Shariful injured ahead of T20 World Cup opener

Bangladesh pace spearhead Shoriful Islam is a doubt for the team's first match of the T20 World Cup after he split the webbing between his index and middle finger while fielding a warm-up in New York on Saturday. The injury to the left-armer's bowling hand needed stitches and

Real Madrid beat Dortmund to win Champions League at Wembley

Real Madrid rode their luck and overcame an outstanding challenge from Borussia Dortmund to win the Champions League at Wembley. Carlo Ancelotti wrote more history with his fifth win as coach in the competition, while Real claimed the crown for the 15th time in trademark fashion as

Bangladesh face Thailand in semi today

Hosts and defending champions Bangladesh will take on Thailand while Nepal will face Kenya in the semifinals of the ongoing 4th Bangabandhu Cup 2024 International Kabaddi Tournament today at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium in Mirpur. The three-time champions Bangladesh earlier

Saikat makes history as first Bangladeshi umpire in T20 World Cup

Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat has made history as the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The 47-year-old took charge of the tournament opener between the USA and Canada in Dallas on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for Bangladesh in the

USA beat Canada by 7 wickets in opening match of T20 World Cup

Aaron Jones struck an explosive 94 from 40 balls as the USA beat Canada by seven wickets in the opening game of the T20 World Cup on Saturday. Canada made 194-5 in their 20 overs but Jones's magnificent innings, incluing ten sixes ensured the USA, in their World Cup debut, reached

Imperious Pant leads India to warm-up win over Bangladesh

A quickfire half-century from the returning Rishabh Pant was the stand-out display as India put on a fine performance in the final ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up game against Bangladesh. Rishabh Pant was in sensational form in India's warm-up match against Bangladesh,

Haier Television Exciting Offers for T20 World Cup

To celebrate the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2024, global appliance brand Haier has launched the exciting Haier Television T20 Offer, the unbeatable discount is perfect for cricket enthusiasts gearing up for the event. This exclusive campaign promises to elevate the cricket

Rohit Sharma earns massive praise from Shakib Al Hasan

As the whole world gears up for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024 legendary Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has heaped praise on Indian captain Rohit Sharma. He appreciated his leadership qualities and batting exploits.  With a crucial warm-up fixture between India and

Bangladesh vs India T20 World Cup warm-up match today

Rohit Sharma-led India will play their first and only warm-up match for the 20224 T-20 World Cup at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York today (June 1).  The match comes ahead of the Men in Blue's official start to this year's T20 World Cup with a

Al-Hilal defeat Al-Nassr to lift King’s Cup leaves Ronaldo in tears

Cristiano Ronaldo’s season ended in tears on Friday as Al-Hilal completed the league and cup double by defeating Al-Nassr 5-4 in a penalty shootout, after two hours of play in a tempestuous King’s Cup final at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah had ended 1-1. Goalkeeper

Hudson-Smith breaks European record in Oslo

Great Britain's Matthew Hudson-Smith beat his own 400m European record with a convincing victory in his season opener at the Diamond League in Oslo. The 29-year-old ran 44.07 at the Bislett Games, beating his 44.26 from last year's World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

England suffer defeat by France in Euro qualifier

England dropped further points at home in their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign following a 2-1 defeat by group leaders France at St James’ Park. Former Sunderland winger Beth Mead netted the opener in front of the Gallowgate End when she was teed up by Lauren Hemp, but it was

Alcaraz reaches French Open last 16

Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off his injury concerns to reach the French Open last 16 with a solid straight-set victory against American 27th seed Sebastian Korda. Alcaraz, who has been nursing an arm injury, fought hard to win 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 at Roland Garros. The

'Hope I can play another World Cup': Shakib Al Hasan 

Bangladesh veteran and former captain Shakib Al Hasan had hinted at taking a call on his international career after Champions Trophy 2025 in September last year.  But he doesn't have plans to quite any time soon it seems as the all-rounder is hoping to play another T20 World