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
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
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
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

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.
16 October 2025, 14:58 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 15:53 PM
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.
15 October 2025, 08:25 AM

3 Indian citizens held from Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Ctg

Police have detained three Indian citizens from Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram during the test match of Bangladesh VS West Indies.
6 February 2021, 15:46 PM

I’m still the best, insists Serena

Serena Williams on Friday insisted she was still the player to beat at 39, as she drew inspiration from ageless NFL quarterback Tom Brady ahead of the Australian Open.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Root’s ‘very special’ ton

Skipper Joe Root hit a century in his 100th Test on Friday, but said England need a minimum 600 runs in the opening match against India.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Pakistan hit back after Nortje five-for

Anrich Nortje took five wickets as Pakistan were dismissed for 272 but South Africa’s struggles with the bat in the sub-continent continued as they limped to 106 for four at the close on the second day of the second Test in Rawalpindi on Friday.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Kings perfect, Abahani resurgent

Holders Bashundhara Kings continued their perfect record in the Bangladesh Premier League with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Chattogram Abahani at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Shakib’s participation in doubt

When Taijul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Miraz and Nayeem Hasan were scalping wickets thick and fast in a West Indies batting collapse that saw the visitors lose five wickets in just 23 deliveries and get bundled out for 259, Shakib Al Hasan’s injury update was in stark contrast to the home side’s spark on the field.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Spinners leave it late

Although Bangladesh still have the upper hand on the West Indies after the third day of the first Test with a 217-run lead, the hosts will be keen to post a big target on the fourth day.
5 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Kohli to return in Root’s 100th Test

There will be plenty of nervous eyes watching the four-Test series between India and England, with three teams’ World Test Championship fates hanging in the balance.
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Babar, Fawad rescue Pakistan

Pakistan captain Babar Azam and Fawad Alam put on an unbeaten century stand to rescue the hosts from early trouble and lead them to 145 for three at the close of a rain-shortened first day of the second Test with South Africa in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Milestones not distracting Miraz

Regarded as more of a batsman than a bowler in age-level days, a 15-year-old Mehedi Hasan Miraz backed up that ability with a maiden youth Test hundred for Bangladesh U-19 against their Sri Lankan counterparts in 2013.
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM

DSCC’s initiative to engage city’s youths in sports

The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken a different initiative to engage the inhabitants of its 75 wards in sports particular focus on bringing back the popularity of football, raising the image of cricket and encourage the younger generation to get involved in sports without spending time behind electronic devices.
4 February 2021, 12:57 PM

No Bangabandhu Gold Cup; WC qualifiers in Qatar?

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) wants to complete the first phase of the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) before starting the national team’s camp for the proposed matches of World Cup Qualifiers due to uncertainty over Bangabandhu Gold Cup.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Pakistan look to end 17-year wait

Pakistan will look to end a 17-year wait for a series win against South Africa and leapfrog the Proteas in the rankings in the second Test starting Today.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Still no country for pace bowlers

While not very auspicious, the picture was also not ominous for Bangladesh at the end of Day One of the first Test against the West Indies at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram yesterday.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Prolonged partnerships the missing ingredient

The saying that partnerships are key applies even more strongly for batting teams in the longest format and carrying on to make a big score after being set at the crease becomes even more vital.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Shadman shines on comeback

Left-handed opener Shadman Islam is among the few cricketers who is labeled a Test specialist for the Tigers given his ability to stay at the crease for a long period of time.
3 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Australia scrap South Africa tour

Australia pulled out of their Test cricket tour to South Africa Tuesday due to the “unacceptable” risk to players with the coronavirus rampant in the country.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Olympics to go ahead, says Mori

The pandemic-postponed Olympics will go ahead this summer “however the coronavirus evolves”, Tokyo 2020 president Yoshiro Mori said Tuesday, brushing aside doubts about the event.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Future of men’s tennis in good hands’

World number one Novak Djokovic said the future of men’s tennis was in good hands Tuesday, praising the new generation for showing “courage and boldness” in their pursuit of Grand Slam glory.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Crucial to put runs on the board’

The last time a full-strength West Indies toured Bangladesh back in 2018, they were caught in the spin web of Shakib Al Hasan, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan. All 40 wickets in The two Tests were scalped by this spin quartet as the Carribean outfit were thrashed by the Tigers.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM