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

Depleted Abahani edge past Police

A last-gasp goal from Belfort Kervens helped Abahani edge Bangladesh Police FC 1-0 in their opening match of Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Windies get on the field

West Indies players completed their first training session yesterday at the BCB Academy Ground following their three-day quarantine period since arriving in Bangladesh on January 10.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Mahmud aces practice match as seamers shine

Young pacer Hasan Mahmud starred with four wickets as seamers utilised the overcast conditions and early movement to bundle out Tamim Iqbal XI for just 161 runs as Mahmudullah XI won the first practice match by five wickets at BKSP yesterday.
14 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Police's walk-out gives Ansar title

Bangladesh Ansar and VDP were declared champions in Exim Bank 30th National Men’s Handball Championship after opponent Bangladesh Police left the ground following a decision by the referee in the final match at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali National Handball Stadium yesterday.
14 January 2021, 14:57 PM

Mathews returns for England Tests

Former Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has recovered from injury and was named Wednesday in a 22-player squad to face England in two Tests in Galle.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Depleted India out to breach Gabba fortress

Injury-hit India head to Australia’s Gabba fortress for Friday’s final Test with high hopes of retaining the Border-Gavaskar trophy after securing an epic draw in Sydney to leave the series locked at 1-1.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Pogba volleys United to the top

Pogba volleys United to the top
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Two new frontrunners to pick up pace baton

One of the most demanding and risky disciplines in cricket is pace bowling because even promising fast bowlers with all requisite attributes can fade away or suffer debilitating injuries without proper guidance.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

BFF rejects Oman offer

Bangladesh have refused to play their three remaining World Cup qualifying matches in Oman, rebuffing the Gulf nation’s proposal to host the rest of the Group E fixtures at a centralised venue.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Becerra keeps shining as Kings start with a win

Argentine striker Raul Oscar Becerra’s goal-spree continued as reigning champions Bashundhara Kings got off to a winning start in the Bangladesh Premier League with an easy 2-0 win over Uttar Baridhara Club at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
13 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Enthusiasm and hunger can trump experience: Simmons

The Tigers will be keen to get back into the groove on home soil when they return to the international circuit after nearly ten months in the upcoming series against the West Indies.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

MU to face L’pool in FA Cup 4th round

Manchester United will host Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup after the two arch rivals were drawn together on Monday, with the game set to be played a week after their Premier League summit clash.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Apologetic Paine defends Smith

Australian captain Tim Paine apologised Tuesday after launching an ugly tirade at India’s Ravi Ashwin in the drawn Sydney Test, admitting he was “bitterly disappointed” in his own conduct.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

England fan’s lonely wait faces new blow

A devoted England cricket fan who has waited 10 months in Sri Lanka for a postponed tour to restart could miss out again as the series goes ahead behind closed doors.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Mission Asian Champions Trophy

Mission Asian Champions Trophy
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Taskin to ‘recover soon’

Taskin Ahmed is expected to recover ahead of the three-match ODI series against the West Indies after the pacer suffered an injury scare from a cut on his finger during a practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Virus containment and performance equally vital as BPL kicks off today

The Bangladesh Premier League is set to get underway today with participating clubs facing the additional challenge to keep players and supporting staff coronavirus-free during the lengthy league to keep performing well on the ground.
12 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Taskin expected to recover before WI ODIs

Taskin Ahmed is expected to recover ahead of the three match ODI series against the West Indies after the fast bowler suffered an injury scare from a cut on his finger during the practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday.
12 January 2021, 11:48 AM

Govt project set to give women’s sports a boost

“I have been playing cricket at the Bogura Shaheed Chandu Stadium since I was eight. My father’s only dream is to see me in the women’s national team. And he tries his best to help me carry on my studies alongside cricket,” said Sraboni Rani Shil, a 14-year-old from the northern district.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM

Ronaldo’s relentless quest for records

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo set another scoring record on Sunday as he became the first player to net at least 15 goals in each of the last 15 seasons in Europe’s top five leagues.
11 January 2021, 18:00 PM