The last time Chelsea won the Premier League was back in 2016-17. Since then, despite being in the fight for the crown on a few occasions, The Blues have struggled to find the killer instinct and have suffered from several setbacks centred around an unexpected change in ownership. Performance levels had also reached severe lows in the 2022-23 season and they ended up finishing 12th in the league.
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.
In a bombshell press conference on Thursday, Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said that he had informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that the upcoming South Africa Test series at home in October-November will be the last Test series of his career.
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan, the Adviser for Youth and Sports to the Interim Government, has pointed out several issues he has had to encounter since being sworn in for the role on August 8. Asif explained his take on the current issues and the solutions he intends to provide. He said that the constitutions upon which the sports federations operate need to change to establish democratic practices and create a culture where accountability is paramount.
Sports in Bangladesh has been affected by the unrest following the change in government. The partisanship over the years in federations such as the Bangladesh Cricket Board and the Bangladesh Football Federation has created unrest and uncertainty. How can such situations in the country's sports federations be avoided? How can worthy organisers take positions in these federations? To answer all of these, The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion in its latest episode.
The semifinals lineup of the European Championships 2024 is set as a high-flying Spain will take on France, while a limping England side will square off against a spirited Netherlands. The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion about the semifinal matchups and potential candidates who might make it of the grand finale of the tournament.
In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament.
Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo will have to come up with his best against France in the quarterfinal of the ongoing Euro 2024. The 39-year-old, who is yet to find the net for Portugal in this edition, has taken the most number of shots by any player and has already missed a penalty in a Round of 16 fixture against Slovenia. Against a formidable France, Ronaldo will have to step up, like he did in Portugal’s triumphant campaign in 2016, for a spot in the last four.
Bangladesh's indomitable girls have won the SAFF championship for the first time in the country's history. The news of their winning has featured in various South Asian media. To know more, watch today's Star Special.
Football superstar Lionel Messi and Neymar now have houses dedicated to them in Bangladesh’s Jamalpur.
Khaled Mahmud Sujon plays many a role in Bangladesh cricket. The former national team captain, currently the team's director, is constantly at the receiving end of criticism from media and fans.
A film inspired by the legendary Swadhin Bangla football team, Damal is set to hit the theatres next month on October 28. Sariful Razz, who played the leading role as the football team's captain in the film, and director Raihan Rafi were present in this special episode of The Daily Star's NON STRIKER'S END powered by Daraz.
The opening batting positions have been a cause for concern for Bangladesh men's team for a long time. Regardless of the format, the team suffers from not having any regular pair in any of the format.
The Sher-e-Bangla National stadium pitch has remained a mystery over the years. The heavy usage of the ground had a negative impact in the surface. The Bangladeshi players often struggle to adapt to the pitch whenever they play abroad as the question over changing the Mirpur surface often arises.
Even though Bangladesh exited the Asia Cup, two of the country's umpires -- Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel -- are still officiating at the marquee event. Masudur served as the on-field umpire in both the India-Pakistan high-voltage encounters. The way he handled pressure in such high-voltage matches has gained praises from all quarters.
Bangladesh are out of the Asia Cup after losing to Sri Lanka, but that is not enough to keep the cricket-loving Bangladeshi fans away from the game. Now the India-Pakistan encounter is on their mind. However, is the anticipation and excitement dampened with the Tigers eliminated from the mega event? Can the duel between the two arch-rivals spark life back into the disappointed fans? Meanwhile, Mushfiqur Rahim, who was criticised by fans after the loss to Sri Lanka, has retired from T20 Internationals. How are the Bangladesh supporters viewing his exit?
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka will face off in the first Super Four encounter of the Asia Cup today. Followed by the thrashing defeat over Afghanistan in the group stage Sri Lanka will be looking for the revenge. However Bangladesh could have been in place of Sri Lanka but the Tigers followed by defeats in both the group games were out of the event. Once again there are questions over Bangladesh's ability in the T20 format along with the pipeline.
The equation was similar for both teams. A win will take them to the Super Four and a defeat will ensure their departure. After Dasun Shanaka’s troop beat Shakib Al Hasan’s Bangladesh, Sri Lanka eventually had the last laugh. But the result was pretty unexpected as the bowlers were guilty of throwing away the game along with the fielders as Bangladesh lost the game by 2 wickets.
