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Nahida Akter Interview / 'Earlier 10 people would say negative things, now six do'
As I’m earning now, I have to give more. And I really enjoy doing it and also giving gifts to my family members. I have a younger brother, I have nephews and nieces from my sister’s side. I enjoy doing it for them
‘Now I only give salamis’
For Jaker, this year was a special Eid. The hardworking middle-order batter talked about his time away from cricket during past Eids and his inspirations in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi.
Rana celebrating a ‘different Eid’
Just four years ago, Rana was nowhere near competitive cricket. The 21-year-old, who picked up a cricket ball for the first time after crossing 18, has made it to the national team in express speed.
A different kind of Eid for hockey league players
Players featuring in the ongoing Premier Division Hockey League are set to experience a different kind of Eid this time around, with many having to celebrate the joyous occasion away from their kin and others having a shortened holiday period.
Embracing Eid alone: Jamal’s journey far from family
The Bangladesh captain shared his Eid experience in Copenhagen.
A broken leg, a football academy and a dream
When Sathi Munda stepped up to take Bangladesh’s fifth and final penalty in the shootout against India on March 10, 2024, the fate of the SAFF Under-16 Women’s Championship title was hanging in the balance.
From wheelchair to Paralympics: Jhuma’s inspiring journey
“So what if I’m a person with disabilities?” said Jhuma Akhter, with sparks of defiance and confidence in her eyes, to anyone who ever doubted her.
Balancing the sporting scales: Still miles to go
The sporting world in the past decade has witnessed a paradigm shift when it comes to the women’s circuit. In between came the coronavirus pandemic but the uprising proceeded nonetheless.
How keeping a cool Head paid off
“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.
India the ‘real chokers’?
Cricket-obsessed India was left grappling for answers Monday after the team's devastating defeat to Australia in the final of their home World Cup extended a drought in global tournaments.
World Cup thrills cannot erase future ODI concerns
The issue of what happens to ODIs between World Cups remains to be discussed. Prior to this edition, incoming MCC president Mark Nicholas called for all ODIs between World Cups to be scrapped.
Ponting hails 'almost faultless' captaincy of Cummins
"I think that's been almost faultless, to be honest,” Ponting told Sky Sports after the match.
Six Indians, two Aussies in ICC's team of the tournament
Leading run scorer Virat Kohli — who was named player of the tournament — captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami were all included in the team.
It’s tough to watch boys like this: Dravid
“It’s tough to watch boys like this,” Dravid told the media after his team’s heartbreaking six-wicket loss to Australia in the final.
KL Rahul played too many dots, says Malik
Rahul was India’s top scorer in the final with 67 runs but it took the batter 107 balls to score those runs.
Australia savour 'miracle' World Cup triumph
Pat Cummins' men stunned the nearly 100,000 crowd in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a six-wicket victory over previously unbeaten India, breaking home hearts.
ODI World Cup will be around for long time: Cummins
Australia's six-wicket win over India in front of a 92,000 crowd at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium may have been a disappointingly one-sided final
‘What an incredible comeback from Heady'
The 29-year-old's remarkable return from a broken hand that nearly ruled him out of the tournament was capped by him joining Adam Gilchrist and fellow legend Ricky Ponting as Australians to have made tons in deciding matches of the pinnacle men's ODI event.
