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Vettori replaces Lara as IPL Hyderabad head coach

Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori replaced West Indies batting great Brian Lara as head coach at Sunrisers Hyderabad, the Indian Premier League (IPL) side said on Monday.

England's Wiegman last female head coach remaining at WWC

England's Sarina Wiegman is the lone female head coach remaining at the Women's World Cup after the elimination of South Africa on Sunday, which could bode well for the Lionesses Down Under if history has a hand in it.

New role just a start

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday night that former South African opener and India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten's appointment as a consultant is in the final stages.

Tunisia sack Kasperczak

Tunisia, aiming to qualify for their first World Cup finals since 2006, have sacked their coach Henryk Kasperczak, the country's football federation announced on Saturday.

Eldense coach arrested after 12-0 defeat, say Spanish police

Filippo di Pierro, the Italian coach of Spanish third division club Eldense, has been arrested as part of a corruption probe following his team's 12-0 defeat to Barcelona's B team, Spanish police said on Tuesday.

Van Gaal in talks over Dutch FA role

The Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) have started talks with Louis van Gaal as they begin their search for a new coach but want the veteran trainer to take on a senior role in the organisation rather than at the helm of their national team.

Leicester's Jamier Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Leicester City's Jamie Vardy has said he was subjected to death threats and his wife targeted by aggressive motorists after allegations that he contributed to the sacking of manager Claudio Ranieri.

Monaco turn to Falcao to knock City out

Monaco owe most of their recent success to their young guns, but when they face Manchester City looking to overturn a two-goal deficit in their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, they will turn to a more experienced player in Radamel Falcao.

Mahmudullah deserved better

With the auspicious occasion of Bangladesh's 100th Test match coming up tomorrow, the whole apparatus of Bangladesh cricket seems to have been plunged into gloom in Sri Lanka, and a bit of farce in Bangladesh.

May 11, 2016
May 11, 2016

Indonesia want Mourinho

As former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho mulls his next move, an unlikely suitor has emerged in the form of the beleaguered Indonesian national team, which is banned from international football.

March 21, 2016
March 21, 2016

Aussies punish Tigers by 3 wkts

Australia make Bangladesh pay a heavy price for their lackluster display in the field and come out in front by three wickets in the vital Super Ten match of ICC WT20 2016 at Bangalore.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Strong alone, stronger together

With Mustafizur not fully fit, Taskin and Sunny under the scanner for their bowling action, Shakib and Mushfiq woefully out of form, Soumya not firing on all cylinders and unreasonably poor ground fielding, Tigers face an uphill task in their must-win qualifying match against Ireland today at Dharamsala’s HPCA stadium under the lights.

March 2, 2016
March 2, 2016

Mustafizur Rahman: Sussex sign Bangladesh bowler for T20 Blast

Sussex have signed Bangladesh left-arm bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman as their second overseas player for the T20 Blast.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Luis Enrique hails Messi as Barcelona's leader

Luis Enrique has lauded Lionel Messi as Barcelona's leader and "the best wherever he plays".

February 15, 2016
February 15, 2016

Messi's penalty pass was different, not disrespectful - Celta coach

Eduardo Berizzo has defended Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez after suggestions they were disrespectful against his Celta Vigo side.

February 8, 2016
February 8, 2016

The rondo behind Bangladesh's athleticism

Young Tigers' fielding during this World Cup has certainly caught the eye. The players have shown all-round athleticism in creating run-out opportunities and cutting out singles inside the 30-yard circle.

February 7, 2016
February 7, 2016

Barcelona yet to reach top form: Luis Enrique

Luis Enrique has issued an ominous warning to Barcelona's domestic and European rivals by confidently stating: "We are not in our best form."

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Zidane 'very proud' of Real Madrid display despite Betis draw

Zinedine Zidane says he was not disappointed with his Real Madrid team despite having to come from behind to earn a laboured draw away to Real Betis on Sunday.

January 25, 2016
January 25, 2016

Kohli still has a lot to learn from Dhoni, says Kirmani

Syed Kirmani, former wicketkeeper feels MS Dhoni should not be pushed to leave the team after suffering his third successive ODI series defeat as captain in Australia and be replaced with Virat Kohli.