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

‘Let it go and move on’

Australian batting star Steve Smith has no time to think about how India might plot revenge in the second Test here this weekend but he does have a word of advice for the visitors jolted by the first game’s battering -- “Let it go and move on”.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM

‘WI may be on the back foot mentally’

In the pre-pandemic era, all the talk ahead of an international series revolved around the pitches, the conditions and the opposition. But amid the Covid-19 pandemic, teams heading into a series are mostly thinking about life inside the bio-secure bubble, which has become an integral part of health protocols on tours.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Lampard lauds Tammy’s impact

Tammy Abraham’s double in the 3-0 win over West Ham on Monday will do wonders for his confidence said Chelsea manager Frank Lampard.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Sekander receives Sports Journalist of the Year award

Mohammad Sekander Ali, senior sports reporter of Daily Samakal, has been named the Towfiq Aziz Khan Sports Journalist of the Year 2019 in Max-BSPA Journalists Award ceremony today.
22 December 2020, 14:35 PM

Babar, Imam ruled out of first Test

Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq have been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand, which begins on 26 December in Mount Maunganui.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Mickey Arthur relishing battle with Boucher

Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur is looking forward to slugging it out with his South African counterpart Mark Boucher when the teams start a two-Test series in Pretoria on Boxing Day, hailing the former wicketkeeper for his aggressive style on the pitch.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Benzema is a focal point’

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema kept up his impressive run of form by scoring and providing two assists in a 3-1 win away to Eibar on Sunday, taking the champions level on points with La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid. Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane was again grateful to Karim Benzema after victory over Eibar.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Safety A Concern

SAFETY A CONCERN
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Challenges surrounding Tigers’ return

International cricket is set to return to Bangladesh after a 10-month halt due to the coronavirus pandemic as the Bangladesh Cricket Board will host West Indies for a three-match ODI and two-match Test series starting from January.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Fed Cup to end long hiatus

Following Bangladesh’s return to international football last month, the country is set to welcome back domestic football as the Walton Federation Cup, featuring 13 top-flight teams, gets underway at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today.
21 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Concerns as Mymensingh Premier League starts today

Mymensingh Premier League (MPL), the first 100-ball cricket tournament of the country, gets underway in Mymensingh today amid concerns over health safety of the cricketers involved.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

‘Serious wounds opened up’

Before the Test Series began, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting predicted a 2-1 series win to the hosts. But having witnessed India’s capitulation in Adelaide the Test great says a series sweep could be on the cards.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Navy bag second win in a row

Bangladesh Navy, a team full of national players, notched their second successive win in the Walton Victory Day Hockey tournament after beating Bangladesh Air Force 3-1 at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium yesterday.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Brothers to be allowed in Fed Cup

The Players’ Status Committee of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) yesterday recommended that Brothers Union be provisionally allowed to take part in the season’s curtain-raising Federation Cup despite their failure to submit players’ registration documents within the deadline.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Like father, like son!

Legendary golfer Tiger Woods and his son Charlie Woods paired up for the PNC championship family tournament, being played in Orlando, Florida. While all the focus was on the 15-time major champion,
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Williamson lauds ‘fantastic’ Seifert

Opener Tim Seifert’s 84 not out trumped an unbeaten 99 by Mohammed Hafeez as New Zealand claimed the second Twenty20 against Pakistan by nine wickets in Hamilton on Sunday to take the series with a game to spare.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

BCB hoping to appoint batting consultant soon

With the home series against the West Indies scheduled to begin in January drawing nearer, the Bangladesh Cricket Board is looking to fill the vacant post of batting coach.
20 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Australian Open given green light

The Australian Open will start on February 8, organisers confirmed on Saturday after months of speculation over the first Grand Slam of 2021.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM

Liverpool thrash Palace

Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah each netted twice in a scoring masterclass as the visitors thrashed Crystal Palace 7-0 to record their first away win in the Premier League since September and move a provisional six points clear at the top.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM

India hit rock bottom

In a spectacular display of seam bowling, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins bowled India out for their lowest score in history, to set up a stunning comeback victory for Australia on day three of the first Test in Adelaide.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM