‘Touch Messi with a finger, and it’s a foul’
Peru captain Paolo Guerrero lashed out at the referees following their slender 1-0 defeat against reigning world champions Argentina in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, claiming that the Albiceleste skipper Lionel Messi received special treatment while fouls against the Peruvian players went unnoticed.
Border-Gavaskar Trophy / It’s one we need to tick off: Hazlewood
When Australia last bested India in a Test series, Josh Hazlewood made his debut in the longest format, as the hosts wrapped up a 2-0 win from four Tests.
All about Shakib's farewell saga
Shakib Al Hasan wanted to play the last test of his career on home soil but the biggest cricket star of the country could not return to the country even after reaching Dubai owing to security concerns. Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud advised the 37-year-old star all-rounder not to return to “avoid untoward situations”. Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August, there has been uncertainty about Shakib’s return to the country.
Cricket
No Hemp in WI tour, Salahuddin to look after batting
Bangladesh will not have David Hemp in the ongoing tour of West Indies, a BCB official informed The Daily Star today.
Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.
‘Big Five’ not in picture, but what about persisting mediocrity?
Bangladesh cricket is set to get a glimpse of a new era in Tests when they take on hosts West Indies in the first of the two World Test Championship (WTC) fixtures from November 22 in Antigua.
Interview / On selectors’ radar, Amite ‘ever-ready’ for national call-up
The 23-year-old tops the run charts in the ongoing NCL with 567 runs in eight innings, averaging 81, including his maiden double century and consecutive centuries.
‘Huge’ step for women’s cricket as series sponsor deal sealed
For the first time, BCB has been able to secure a deal for title sponsorship and ground rights for a home women’s series.
Rain ruins Sri Lanka's final ODI against New Zealand
The third and final one-day international between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on Tuesday was abandoned after only 21 overs of play due to persistent rain in Pallekele.
Bavuma back as captain in South Africa’s squad for Sri Lanka Tests
A major inclusion in the side sees full-time skipper Temba Bavuma return as skipper, having recovered from a left elbow injury, which ruled him out of the recent series in Bangladesh.
Smith hopes to conjure up old magic against India
Unlike Warner, who signalled his retirement plans well in advance, Smith has shown no indication of when he intends to walk away from the game.
Football
Abahani, Mohammedan in same group of IPL-styled Federation Cup
Country's footballing rivals Abahani and Mohammedan were pitted in the same group of the 36th Federation Cup, which also unveiled a format styled after the Indian Premier League, at a draw ceremony at the BFF House in Motijheel on Wednesday.
BCB hands over Tk-20-lac cheque to women's football team
The Bangladesh Cricket Board today handed over a cheque of Tk 20 lac to Bangladesh women's football team for their SAFF Women's Championship triumph recently.
Germany, Netherlands draw as Nations League group stage ends
Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.
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Abdul Hai Sarker elected as Bangladesh Tennis Federation president
Abdul Hai Sarker, chairman of the board of directors of Dhaka Bank PLC has been elected as the president of Bangladesh Tennis Federation.
BHF GS aims to revive hockey with old model
The General Secretary of the newly formed ad-hoc committee of the Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) Lt Col (rtd) Riazul Hasan said the committee would aim to replicate a model used 30 years ago to revive the sport in the country.
Verstappen poised for fourth successive F1 title
Max Verstappen will be Formula One world champion for the fourth year in a row if he beats Lando Norris in Las Vegas this weekend.
Sabalenka eyes Serena-like dominance in the power game
A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women's game as Serena Williams did for so long.
Nadal v Djokovic: The most contested rivalry
Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought.
Six memorable Rafael Nadal Grand Slam finals
Rafael Nadal ended his career on Tuesday as Spain were elimintated from the Davis Cup finals, after a spectacular career that brought him 22 Grand Slam titles.
'I have left a legacy': Nadal bids adieu to tennis
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.
Nadal's sensational career ends
Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.
'I did it for Rafa': Alcaraz after keeping Spain's Davis Cup dream alive
Carlos Alcaraz kept Spain and Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup hopes alive by beating Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor to level the quarter-final tie at 1-1 on Tuesday.
'Probably my last match': Nadal after Davis Cup singles defeat
Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal said his Davis Cup quarter-finals singles defeat by Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp on Tuesday was "probably my last match".
Retiring Nadal to play singles for Spain against Netherlands in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal will play for Spain in their opening Davis Cup finals singles rubber against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
Zakaria Pintoo laid to rest
Zakaria Pintoo, the legendary captain of Swadhin Bangla National Football Team, was laid to rest at The Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Mirpur yesterday following three namaz-e-janazas held in the capital.
Tuchel's England have 'tools' to win World Cup, says Carsley
The German's primary mission is to win the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2026 and end England's long and painful wait for a major trophy.
Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement
Retired Swiss star Federer and Nadal faced each other 14 times at Grand Slam tournaments with Nadal holding a 6-3 advantage in finals.
Di Maria studying to become a coach after retirement
The 36-year-old retired from international football after winning his second Copa America trophy in July.
Spanish captain Ferrer tight-lipped on Nadal's role in Davis Cup
The 38-year-old Nadal last month announced he was putting an end to his glittering tennis career after the Davis Cup final
Marquinhos asks Brazil fans to keep the faith
With a run of five wins, four losses and two draws, Brazil are fourth in the standings on 17 points, five behind leaders Argentina, with the top six qualifying automatically for the World Cup in North America. Uruguay are second on 19 points.
Kohli form, opening woes dog India ahead of Australia Test series
India won 2-1 against Australia on both of their last two Test tours, but suffered a 3-0 whitewash at home to New Zealand last month.