Mandhana, Rawal tons make India clinch last semi-final spot

Centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal powered India to a 53-run win over New Zealand and into the Women's World Cup semi-finals on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 18:19 PM Sports
Records at a glance after Tigers snap winless streak in style
Bangladesh sealed a 2-1 series victory over the West Indies with a commanding 179-run win in the third and final ODI at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
23 October 2025, 15:28 PM Sports
Bangladesh seal West Indies series with crushing 179-run win
Bangladesh ended their streak of four consecutive ODI series defeats in emphatic fashion
23 October 2025, 12:14 PM Sports
Napoli humiliation reinforces Conte's poor CL record
The humiliating 6-2 defeat to PSV Eindhoven made unfortunate history for both Antonio Conte and Napoli, but reaffirmed the coach’s poor Champions League record.
22 October 2025, 09:10 AM Sports

Zarif cites technical flaws in semifinal loss

The 17-year-old was beaten 6-1, 6-4 by Thailand’s Ariyaphol Leekul at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna, just six days after claiming the boy’s singles crown at the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J30 in Rajshahi.
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35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 / Zarif triumphs in thriller to reach semifinals
Bangladeshi young tennis star Zarif Abrar has continued his dream run at the 35th Bangladesh World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30, Dhaka, securing his place in the semifinals after a thrilling quarter-final victory, defeating India's second-seeded player Shounak Chatterjee 2-1.
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Pep talks with Djokovic as Sabalenka vows to improve 'in everything'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka told AFP that she needs to improve her tennis "in literally everything" and how Novak Djokovic is helping her do it on and off the court.
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SPLASH OF JOY
22 October 2025, 14:52 PM Sports
Calm before Hong Kong takeoff
10 October 2025, 09:26 AM Sports

Stokes shares detailed routine plan

Several cricketers are practising social distancing and self-isolation during the Coronavirus pandemic. The World Health Organisation and
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

SLC grants LKR 25m to fight coronavirus

The governing body of cricket in Sri Lanka, SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) have decided to help fund the fight against the coronavirus epidemic with a sum of 25 million Lankan rupees to the government of the country.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

No plan yet to move CPL

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) officials said on Monday they had no immediate plans to postpone or cancel this year’s Twenty20 cricket competition over the coronavirus pandemic.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Coaches now heading back to China

Bangladeshi tennis coaches have started returning to China with hopes of avoiding the coronavirus pandemic, despite having earlier returned home in fear of the coronavirus outbreak in China.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Want people to call me Azam, not Kohli’

Haider Ali, the young Pakistan batsman is widely tipped to be the next big player from the country. He was impressive in the Under-19
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Stay at home to win the war: Mashrafe

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza may have stepped down as the captain of the Bangladesh ODI team earlier this month, but the inspirational cricketer, who is also an elected MP, is still doing his bit as a leader.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Want to beat big teams away’

Mominul Haque (MH): I had never imagined such a situation in my life. It’s honestly very boring, but you know, it is important for us to remain safe at home and follow instructions of the government and health ministry. I do a bit of shadow practice and work on my fitness as much as possible at home.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

La Liga postponed indefinitely

The Spanish soccer calendar has been postponed until further notice, La Liga and the Spanish soccer federation (RFEF) said in a joint statement on Monday.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Half of French clubs ‘face bankruptcy’

Half of France’s professional football clubs could go bankrupt due to the coronavirus crisis, a top official insisted on Sunday.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Asensio wins Playstation tournament

Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio has missed the entire season with a serious knee injury but the time away from the pitch paid unexpected dividends when he was crowned champion of La Liga’s FIFA 20 video game tournament on Sunday.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Anderlecht coach fired over Covid-19

Belgian giant Anderlecht have fired assistant coach Par Zetterberg to save money as the coronavirus football lockdown starts to bite.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM

BHF suspends all activities

The Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) yesterday suspended all of its activities by closing the headquarters at the Maulana Bahsani Hockey Stadium following instruction from the BHF president.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Maldinis and Dybala return positive tests

Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Self-isolating Siddikur urges people to stay home

Bangladesh’s ace golfer Siddikur Rahman urged people to stay home and take precautionary measures against the coronavirus after going into self-isolation in the city yesterday.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

FIFA, AFC delegates to livestream BFF polls

Delegates from FIFA and AFC will not physically attend the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) polls, said general secretary Abu Nayeem Shohag yesterday.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Lunacy to think of resuming training next week, says Torino president

Torino President Urbano Cairo says the idea of clubs wanting to return to training is “from another planet” following speculation that Lazio and Napoli both want to resume training.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

Former Real president Sanz dies after contracting coronavirus

Former Real Madrid president Lorenzo Sanz, who was hospitalised with coronavirus, died on Saturday at the age of 76, his son announced.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

IOC readying plans in case of deferral?

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) faced mounting opposition on Sunday to the current schedule for the Tokyo 2020 Games as athletes, teams and federations called for a delay because of the coronavirus pandemic.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Kohli is the best in the world’

West Indies legend Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who was present in India for the Road Safety World Series 2020 this month, has given a huge praise to India captain Virat Kohli.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM

It’s a good time for introspection: Pollard

West Indies’ limited-overs skipper Kieron Pollard believes the break brought upon them by the COVID-19 pandemic is a good time to “introspect” about careers and players should use it to “stay mentally and physically fit”.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM