Sunday, 29 Dec, 2024

Sports

South Africa win toss, send Bangladesh to bat

DHAKA: South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh at the Kennington Oval in London on Sunday (June 2). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm (Bangladesh time) . South Africa spinner Imran Tahir will be playing in his 100th ODI

Liverpool beat Tottenham to win sixth European Cup

Liverpool erased the disappointment of last season's Champions League final loss by claiming the trophy for the sixth time with victory over Tottenham in Madrid. It was Mohamed Salah, such a disconsolate figure when he was injured early in that loss to Real Madrid, who set

Teams from Asia Finding It Tough Going

DHAKA: Five teams out of ten participants of ICC World Cup 2019 are from Asia, South Asia and more specifically from South Asian Association for Cooperation (SAARC). Three of the five Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Africa have so far played their first matches of the tournament.  Pakistan

Dream Journey of Team Tigers Takes Off at Oval

DHAKA: Dream journey of Bangladesh Cricket team in the World Cup Cricket takes off Sunday with a vision for qualifying for the semifinals.  For the golden generation of Bangladesh Cricket it is most likely going to be the last time endeavoring together. Fabulous five: Mashrafe,

Neymar accused of sexual assault in Paris

The Brazilian football star, Neymar, has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Paris. According to a police report filed in São Paulo, the woman alleges that the attack took place in a hotel in the city where Neymar plays for Paris St-Germain (PSG). There has been no

ICC WC: New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets

DHAKA: In their first match of the World Cup group game, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets at Cardiff on Saturday (June 1). The Black Caps reached the 137-run target with 203 balls remaining. MJ Guptill scored not out 73 off 51 balls while C Munro took not out 58 runs off 47

Pakistan shocked and awed by fiery West Indies

West Indies Vs Pakistan Played at Nottingham on 31 St May 2019 West Indies 108/3 ( CH Gayle 50 , N Puran 34* , M Amir 3/26 ) beat Pakistan 105 All Out in 12.3 Overs ( FakharZaman 22, Babar Azam 22 , WahabRiaz 18, Mohammad Hafiz 16, O Thomas 4/27, JO Holder 3/42, AD Russel 2/4) by 7

West Indies invite Pakistan to bat

DHAKA:  West Indies have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Pakistan in the second match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on Friday (May 31). The high voltage match of two champions of the past  is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm at Trent Bridge. Asif Ali who could be a game

Champions of the past to lock horns today

The long waited ICC World Cup 2019 would witness a high voltage match of two champions of the past. West Indies won the first two editions named Prudential World cup at that time in 1975 and 1979 at Lords. They also finished runners up behind India in 1979.  Imran Khan’s cornered

English Lions off to a flare

ICC World Cup Cricket 2019 Match: One  England Vs South Africa Played At Kennington, Oval , London Brief Scorecard  England 311/8 (Ben Stokes 89, Jason Roy 64, Eoin Morgan 59, JE Root 51, Lungi Ngidi 3/66 , Imran Tahir 2/61 ,Kagiso Rabada 2/66,) beat South Africa 207All out

England set South Africa 312-run target

DHAKA: Hosts England have set a 312-run target for South Africa in World Cup opener against South Africa at the Oval, London on Thursday (May 30).  Ben Stokes, Eoin Morgan powered England to 311/8 in their stipulated 50-over.  The brilliant innings by Ben Stokes came to an end

South Africa opt to bowl in WC opener

DHAKA: South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl against England in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 opener at The Oval in London. The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm Bangladesh time on Thursday (May 30). Chris Morris also misses out, so Dwayne Pretorius gets a game.

Sachin set for another debut in World Cup Opener

DHAKA: Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary Indian cricketer, will make his debut as a commentator during the World Cup, beginning in England and Wales on Thursday (May 30). Tendulkar will be present in the commentary box during the tournament opener between hosts England and South Africa

Cricket's Gala Event Takes Off

DHAKA: The 12th edition of Cricket World Cup grand gala event took off Thursday (May 30) at London between Host and hot favourite England and Choker tagged at knock out stage South Africa.  Cricket world cup sponsored by Prudential Insurance Company was first launched in the

England face Proteas in ICC WC opener

DHAKA: The Cricket World Cup will begin with hosts England taking on South Africa in the opening match at The Oval in London at 3:30pm Bangladesh time on Thursday (May 30).  England, the clear favourites to win World Cup 2019, boast an incredible batting line-up that runs deep.

World Cup opening ceremony held in London

DHAKA: The opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 took place on Wednesday (May 29) at The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace in London. 4,000 fans sheltered under waterproof ponchos and umbrellas as they watched a fairly sedate presentation of captains, a 60-second cricket

Mashrafe and other captains meet Queen Elizabeth

DHAKA: Captains of all 10 participating teams including Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza met Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry on the eve of the ICC World Cup 2019 opener.  The World Cup starts with hosts England taking on South Africa in the first match of

Chelsea thrash Arsenal to win Europa League

DHAKA: Eden Hazard scored two goals and made another to help Chelsea thump London rivals Arsenal in Baku and win the Europa League. Victory gave Blues boss Maurizio Sarri the first trophy of his managerial career and ensured the Gunners will miss out on next season's Champions

Mashrafe among WC captains to meet Queen Elizabeth II

DHAKA: The captains of teams of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, including Mashrafe bin Mortaza, will meet Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace on Wednesday (May 29). Bangladesh captain Mashrafe along with his team is set to leave Cardiff for London for the meeting with the Queen and

Fiery West Indies win huge against New Zealand

West Indies Vs New Zealand Played at Bristo Brief Score Card: West Indies 421 All Out( SD Hope 101, AD Russell 54 ,E Lewis 50, JO Holder 47, CH Gayle 36 , TA Boult 4/50) beat New Zealand 330 All Out ( TA Blundell 106,KS Williamson 85 , IS Sodhi 39 , CR Brathwaite 3/75, FA Allen