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

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

Areas in focus as Tigers return in whites

The recent ODI series against the West Indies marked Bangladesh’s returned to international cricket after a gap of over 10 months, and the focus then was on new beginnings and long-term plans.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Can’t pick out-and- out pace attack on an unfriendly pitch’

ON THE PRESSURE OF PLAYING TESTS AT HOME: The players understand the expectations and pressure and the coaches also understand.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Rewarding Test specialists for a rewarding Test team

The name James Anderson is almost synonymous to Test cricket. His iconic yet smooth bowling action while donned in the all-white of England is what cricket lovers and enthusiasts immediately picture when they hear or read Anderson’s name.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘I just keep practising in training’

Mohamed Salah felt very satisfied after Liverpool’s 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. Salah became the first Liverpool player to score at least 20 goals in four straight seasons since club great Ian Rush after the Egyptian netted twice in Sunday’s win.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM

‘Feels good to be back here’

Serena Williams showed no signs of rust as she began her season with a comfortable 6-1 6-4 win over Daria Gavrilova in Melbourne on Monday to reach the Yarra Valley Classic round of 16.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Messi proves worth with terrific free-kick

Lionel Messi underlined his worth to Barcelona by scoring a sensational free-kick on Sunday but Atletico Madrid are in charge of La Liga after beating Cadiz to stand 10 points clear at the top of the table.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM

Becerra brace drives Kings

Holders Bashundhara Kings continued their brilliant run in the Bangladesh Premier League with a 4-1 thrashing of Mohammedan while title contenders Abahani dropped points again with a 1-1 draw against their Chattogram namesake yesterday.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM