Fizz to be granted NOC for two IPL matches, Shakib also to get nod for PSL
Mustafizur, who was signed for the remainder of the IPL season by Delhi for INR 6 crore, had asked the BCB for NOC for Delhi’s last three league matches. 
15 May 2025, 08:15 AM
Bangladesh Emerging collapse after Akbar heroics, series level at 1-1
Skipper Akbar Ali produced a valiant century but Bangladesh Emerging Team fell short by 10 runs against South Africa Emerging in a high-scoring second one-dayer at the Shaheed Kamruzzaman Stadium in Rajshahi on Wednesday.
14 May 2025, 13:18 PM
Bologna end 51-year wait for glory with Italian Cup triumph
Bologna ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy on Wednesday after winning the Italian Cup with a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, who slumped to yet another painful defeat in a horror season.
14 May 2025, 21:33 PM
Alcaraz sets up Italian Open semi clash with Musetti, Sabalenka falls
Carlos Alcaraz set up a semifinal meeting with Lorenzo Musetti at the Italian Open on Wednesday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Jack Draper in the last eight, while women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka was knocked out.
15 May 2025, 00:00 AM

‘Pressure on Djokovic’

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev insisted the pressure was all on Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final after he breezed past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 7-5) in the semis on Friday.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Medvedev powers into final

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev overpowered Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece to make his first Australian Open final Friday, where he will bid to stop world
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Franchise hockey offers hope

With Premier Division Hockey League in the shelf for the last three years, the proposed franchise hockey league is giving hope to hockey players as a source of earning while raising hope of a revival of the game, once considered most promising after football.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Mosaddek returns, Aminul and Shafiul exit

All-rounder Mosaddek Hossain, pacer Al Amin Hossain and left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed were included in the 20-member Bangladesh squad for the tour of New Zealand.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Lockdown warrior faces the ‘new boss’

Jennifer Brady spent two weeks in hard quarantine gathering mental strength for her tilt at a maiden Grand Slam title and will hope there is plenty in reserve when she takes on Naomi Osaka in Saturday’s Australian Open final.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Jhye, Riley stunned by IPL deals

Jhye Richardson was “mentally exhausted” and Riley Meredith left “dumbfounded” after both Australian fast bowlers struck it rich at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Chennai on Thursday.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Man Utd, Spurs enjoy big wins

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur built hefty leads with emphatic away wins in their Europa League last 32 first-leg matches but AC Milan were held to a 2-2 draw at Red Star Belgrade as the competition resumed on Thursday.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘One of the greatest’

Novak Djokovic praised Serena Williams as one of the greatest athletes in history after a tough loss set back her bid to tie the all-time record for Grand Slam titles yesterday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Djokovic ends Karatsev’s dream run

Djokovic ends Karatsev’s dream run
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Osaka shatters Serena’s aura

Osaka shatters Serena’s aura
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Morris becomes most expensive buy

Chris Morris of South Africa and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell emerged as millionaires from the early round of the player’s auction for this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL), which welcomed back China’s Vivo as its title sponsor on Thursday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

CRICKETERS GET VACCINATED

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal and all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz being administered the Covid-19 vaccine yesterday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Porto record first win over Juventus

Moussa Marega celebrates scoring their second goal with Mehdi Taremi, who pounced on a sloppy back pass after sixty-three seconds to put Porto ahead during a 2-1 victory against Juventus in the Champions League last-16 first leg clash on Wednesday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Prolific Haaland thanks Mbappe

Borussia Dortmund’s Erling Haaland continued his prolific run in the Champions League by scoring twice as his side came from behind to earn a 3-2 win at Sevilla in a last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Shakib, Fizz maintain status quo

Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman were the only Bangladeshi players that demanded attention at the players’ auction for the Indian Premier League on Thursday.
18 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Pain-free Djokovic reaches ninth final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic declared himself fighting fit for the Australian Open final after ending the incredible run of Russian qualifier Aslan Karatsev with his "best match" of the tournament on Thursday.
18 February 2021, 13:40 PM

BCB boss presides over marathon meeting after WI debacle

A lengthy meeting took place at the residence of Bangladesh Cricket Board President Nazmul Hassan yesterday with chief selector Minhajul Abedin and a majority of board directors present.
17 February 2021, 18:00 PM

on-song Tsitsipas sends Nadal packing

Rafa Nadal’s bid for a record 21st Grand Slam title came crashing to a halt at the Australian Open on Wednesday as Stefanos Tsitsipas rose up to topple the Spaniard 3-6, 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-4, 7-5 and reach the semi-finals.
17 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘It was the game Liverpool wanted’

Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over RB Leipzig in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg on Tuesday was just what the doctor ordered, coach Juergen Klopp said after his team snapped their three-game losing run.
17 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Hurricane Mbappe’s masterclass at Camp Nou

Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has what it takes to reach the level of modern greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, Barcelona’s Antoine Griezmann said after the 22-year-old scored a hat-trick in a 4-1 Champions League win on Tuesday.
17 February 2021, 18:00 PM