Sakib gets demerit point over angry exchange

Sylhet Striker pacer Tanzim Sakib has been handed a demerit point and fined 10 percent of his match fee for on-field infraction.

India thrash England to set up Women's U19 WC final against South Africa

The defending champions will take on South Africa in the title decider on Sunday in Kuala Lumpur.

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

Cricket

Cricket

Shoriful, Khaled bag four each as Chittagong ensure playoffs

Chittagong Kings dominated proceedings with a 96-run win over Sylhet Strikers at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today to ensure a spot in the playoffs with a game left in hand.

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Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6

Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.

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Naim ton sees Rangpur suffer fourth straight loss

Rangpur Riders suffered their fourth successive loss in this season’s BPL as Khulna Tigers’ Mohammad Naim’s ton trumped Soumya Sarkar’s 74.

1d ago

'A movement for change': Afghan women cricketers reunite after fleeing Taliban

Afghanistan's women cricketers on Thursday played their first game since fleeing the Taliban three years ago, a charity match in Australia that captain Nahida Sapan hoped would spark "a movement for change".

1d ago

Khawaja's maiden double ton puts Australia in command of first SL Test

Opener Usman Khawaja hit his first double century in Test cricket to steer Australia to 475-3 by Thursday lunch on day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka.

1d ago

Tigresses succumb to T20I series defeat against WI

The Tigresses' batting fell apart chasing 201-6, and finished their 20-over quota for a mere 95-9. 

1d ago

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

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Rangpur’s rough run reshapes playoffs race

Despite having started the league phase with eight wins on the trot, Rangpur lost a bit of firepower as Englishman Alex Hales left for ILT20, Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah departed for the Champions Trophy camp, while Soumya Sarkar only returned following an injury.

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Football

Football

Mbappe-Vinicius connection next goal for Liga leaders Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe is showing the form that made Madrid crave his arrival for years as Los Blancos swerve a potential crisis.

Bonmati voices opposition to Saudi Arabia hosting Spanish Super Cup

Her Barcelona and Spain team-mate Alexia Putellas addressed the rumours at a different event on Wednesday.

BPL non-payment issue / NSC forms fact-finding committee

The National Sports Council (NSC) formed a three-member fact-finding committee to investigate the non-payment of players in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League T20 (BPL), an NSC release confirmed on Wednesday.

More Sports

More Sports

Hamilton 'OK' following first Ferrari crash

Ferrari will unveil their new car on February 19 at Fiorano, a day after the F1 season launch event in London to mark the sport's 75th anniversary.

1d ago

1st UCB Golf Tournament 2025 concludes with grand prize ceremony

The 1st UCB Golf Tournament 2025 reached its conclusion with a grand closing and prize distribution ceremony at the Shaheen Golf and Country Club in Patenga, Chattogram on January 24.

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Mymensingh Youth Chess Championship 2025 to begin on February 2

Mymensingh Youth Chess Championship 2025 will raise its curtains on February 2 at the Mymensingh Gymnasium. 

2d ago

Aussie Open champion Sinner won't defend his title in Rotterdam

World number one Jannik Sinner will not defend his ATP 500 title in Rotterdam as the Italian's "body needs time to rest" after winning the Australian Open, tournament organisers announced Monday.

3d ago

Sinner destined for greatness but first comes doping hearing

Double Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner set his sights on mastering clay and grass courts to make himself a complete player after the Italian claimed his third hardcourt Grand Slam title on Sunday.

4d ago

Sinner 11th player in the Open era to retain Australian Open men's singles title

The 23-year-old came through a tense battle between the world's top two players 6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena, raising his arms in the air and looking to the sky in celebration.

5d ago

Sinner dismantles Zverev to retain Australian Open title

The victory earned the Italian world number one his third Grand Slam crown.

5d ago

'You pay my bills' and 'kick him out': Australian Open storylines

The Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, ends on Sunday when defending champion Jannik Sinner faces Alexander Zverev for the men's title. AFP looks back on five memorable storylines from the past two weeks in Melbourne:

5d ago

West Indies earn slender lead over Pakistan after Noman hattrick

Spinners Jomel Warrican (4-43) and Gudakesh Motie (3-49) were the main wicket takers for the West Indies, while Noman Ali achieved a hat trick while taking 6-41 for the home team.

6d ago

World Cup hero Kerr named ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Kerr has been announced as the leading player in the world following an impressive year in T20I cricket that was capped by a Player of the Tournament display in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she inspired New Zealand to their first T20 World Cup title.

6d ago

Arshdeep Singh named ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and USA back in June, and has gone on to cement his reputation as one of the leading powerplay and death bowlers in the game.

6d ago

'Young Federer' wins Australian Open boys' title

Bernet beat American Benjamin Willwerth 6-3, 6-4 on his 18th birthday to join the likes of Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios and Gael Monfils in lifting the Melbourne trophy.

6d ago

Keys stuns Sabalenka to win Australian Open

American Madison Keys produced an inspired display to dethrone top seed Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open and capture her maiden Grand Slam title with a battling 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory in the final on Saturday.

6d ago

Class and firepower in the ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year for 2024

The ICC Men’s T20I Team of the Year recognises the best of the best who impressed the world with their match-winning performances and made 2024 a memorable year in the shortest format.

6d ago

Noman bags hattrick as Pakistan dismiss West Indies for 163

Noman Ali became the first Pakistan spinner to register a hattrick as the West Indies were dismissed for 163 Saturday on the opening day of the second Test in Multan.

6d ago

Argentina thrash Brazil 6-0

Manchester City signing Claudio Echeverri scored two goals and led Argentina’s under-20 team to a 6-0 win over archrival Brazil on Friday in the teams’ first match in the South American championship’s Group B.

6d ago

Kvaratskhelia 'ready' for PSG debut

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Paris Saint-Germain's new star signing, is "ready" to make his debut for the French club in their Ligue 1 clash with Reims this weekend, coach Luis Enrique said on Friday.

6d ago

Maresca says Palmer can be Chelsea's answer to Liverpool star Salah

Enzo Maresca believes England rising star Cole Palmer can do for Chelsea what Egypt forward Mohamed Salah has done for Premier League leaders Liverpool.

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