The 23-year-old American had quietly stepped away from the chaos of elite tennis to tend to something far more delicate: her mental health.
In the heart of Yangon, under the weight of history and the roar of a partisan crowd, Bangladesh women’s team paid a tribute to the beautiful game by being tactically astute, fearless in execution, and united in belief.
Bangladesh have outgrown their ranking. The numbers just haven't caught up yet.
Like many of her teammates, every time Ritu laces up her boots, she brings a piece of that journey with her. And it shows.
Perhaps most importantly, this club-level surge offers hope for their national team, record five-time world champions.
At the heart of the Club World Cup lies this improbable meeting of worlds.
Ahead of Bangladesh’s crunch AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match against Singapore on June 10 -- a sold-out home fixture during the Eid-ul-Adha break -- Mitul finds himself once again in the spirit of sacrifice.
It was football’s way of telling a story without words.
For a club sitting 14th in the Premier League and sleepwalking towards their worst-ever points haul, this second-tier continental competition has become the only show in town.
Three goals in 17 minutes. The Emirates roared. The dragon was down.
Beyond the spectacle, a larger question looms: what does this tournament, returning after eight long years, mean for the future of ODI cricket?
As 2024 draws to a close, the year presents both progress and persistent challenges. While there have been achievements in football, cricket, and hockey, the need for comprehensive reform and greater investment in sports infrastructure is more evident than ever.
For over two decades, the "Big Three" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic dominated the sport, pushing each other to unimaginable heights. Now, a new story begins.
For Smith, it signals a fresh chapter in his illustrious career, proving that even the most accomplished players can evolve, and thrive, with the right guidance and mindset.
When Pintoo made a bold but heartfelt claim, saying that “I am luckier than Pele," he was not boasting about his skills on the pitch but about his unparalleled role in history. While the Brazilian icon dazzled with goals, Pintoo led a team that fought for a nation’s freedom.
From the depths of despair to the heights of glory, Argentina's redemption story is a testament to perseverance and the indomitable spirit of camaraderie.
Bob Woolmer, the late South African coach renowned for his cricketing insights and innovation, once said, “Football is a game of space, whereas cricket is a game of time,” in his book ‘The Art and Science of Cricket’, shedding light on the trials and tribulations a cricketer goes through on the battlefield.
If history has imparted any wisdom, it’s to never count out the West Indies cricket team, even after a year as calamitous as 2023. Failing to advance to the main round of the ODI World Cup in India was a colossal debacle, even for a team that have long concentrated their efforts on Twenty20 cricket.
