Rishad reveals his thoughts on IPL
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has said he doesn’t expect too much from IPL auction, lest he has to get hurt if not picked up.
Kane hopes Tuchel's winning record will help end England's trophy wait
England captain Harry Kane expects incoming coach Thomas Tuchel to have the backing of fans despite his nationality, adding that the German's track record could help the team end a 58-year wait for a major trophy.
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
Bangladesh’s lone warm-up game begins today
The match will begin at 8:00 PM Bangladesh time and is an opportunity for the Tigers to gear up before their final assignment of the ongoing ICC Test Championship 2023-25 cycle – a two-Test series against the West Indies – begins at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on November 22.
Bowlers dominate Day 1 of NCL 5th round
Bowlers dominated in all four games on the opening day of the fifth round of the 26th National Cricket League (NCL) with a total of 50 wickets falling at four different venues today.
Five-star Johnson helps Australia clinch T20 series with Pakistan
Chasing 148 to win, Pakistan made a sluggish start and were reeling at 44-4 at one stage after losing Mohammad Rizwan for 16 and Salman Agha for a first-ball duck as Johnson ripped through the top order with three wickets.
Rauf takes four as Pakistan hold Australia to 147-9
Haris Rauf took 4-22 as Pakistan restricted Australia to 147-9 in the second game of their T20 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday.
Rangpur Riders proud to wave the Bangladesh flag in GSL
Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) side Rangpur Riders are set to become the first Bangladeshi franchise to feature in an overseas league in the inaugural edition of the Global Super League in Guyana, starting on November 27.
West Indies name squad for Bangladesh Tests
Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against Bangladesh, beginning with the first Test in Antigua from November 22.
'The umpires’ association often gives us a hard time'
Iftekhar Rahman Mithu, chairman of BCB's umpires' committee for the last three years, in an interview with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan, expressed his concern regarding the recent increase in code of conduct violations by players in the ongoing National Cricket League while also admitting umpiring errors that have led to such a rise. Here are the excerpts of the interview:
A rotten domestic culture that puts players, umpires at loggerheads
While talking about Bangladesh cricket, many often lament that despite being a Test nation for around two-and-a-half decades, the country has failed to cultivate a domestic cricket culture. This assertion, however, is not quite true.
Football
Johny, Papon help Bangladesh to 2-1 win against Maldives
Young midfielder Papon Singh came off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner as Bangladesh fought back from a goal down to beat Maldives to a 2-1 in their FIFA international friendly at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.
Cabrera hopeful about Bangladesh getting second goal of 2024
Bangladesh head coach Javier Cabrera’s longing for a second goal from his troops this year was apparent as he hoped for “at least one goal” when they face Maldives in their second of the two FIFA friendlies at Bashundhara Kings arena today.
Ronaldo brace helps Portugal rout Poland to reach Nations League quarters
Portugal sealed a Nations League quarter-final berth after a Cristiano Ronaldo double with a penalty and an overhead kick helped them hammer visiting Poland 5-1 in Group A1 on Friday.
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Fritz reaches ATP Finals title decider with Sampras mark in sight
Fifth-ranked Fritz triumphed 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3) over world number two Zverev in a thrilling match at the season-ending event in Turin.
BOA to take initiatives to build Olympic Village soon: Army Chief
The BOA also decided to reward Tk 50 lakh to the Bangladesh women’s team for winning the SAFF Women's Championship title for the second consecutive time. It was also decided that the reward would be handed over in a programme in Cox’s Bazar where the Bangladesh Army would also handover Tk 50 lakh to the champion team.
Ministry to reclaim lost playgrounds in Dhaka: Asif
Sports and youth Adviser Asif Mahmud said that the ministry will work to reclaim the illegally occupied playgrounds in Dhaka and also shared plans of building a sports village.
Corporate Cup Golf Tournament concluded
The three-day-long 3rd Golf House Corporate Cup Golf Tournament 2024 concluded at the Kurmitola Golf Club yesterday.
Tyson beaten by Youtuber Paul in heavyweight return
Mike Tyson's controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.
New ad-hoc committees draw mixed reactions
The National Sports Council (NSC) on Thursday disclosed ad-hoc committees for nine sports federations – bridge, tennis, squash, kabaddi, athletics, billiard and snooker, basketball, chess and hockey – to mixed reactions from former and current players and organisers.
Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit
Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday.
Hamilton set for mundane end to illustrious Mercedes stint
Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari next year, but rumors that the seven-time Formula 1 champion is exiting Mercedes before the end of the current season reportedly were refuted by Mercedes.
India in record six-hitting spree to rout South Africa
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit centuries as India thrashed South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
Zverev reaches ATP Finals last four, Alcaraz on brink of exit
Alexander Zverev secured a spot in the last four of the ATP Finals on Friday with 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 victory over Carlos Alcaraz which leaves the Spaniard's destiny out of his hands.
Nahid, 11 others named in IPL’s final auction list
Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana and 11 others from the country were named in the final auction list of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League, starting next year.
New Zealand's Southee to quit Test cricket after England series
Former New Zealand captain Tim Southee said Friday the team's upcoming Test series with England would be his last, with the 35-year-old set to finish up at his home ground in Hamilton.
Prolific Williamson back for England Test series
Prolific batsman Kane Williamson was Friday included in New Zealand's Test squad to face England after missing their recent 3-0 sweep in India with a groin injury.
Tyson slaps Paul in final face-off before Netflix bout
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time on Thursday ahead of their controversial Netflix-backed bout.
Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns
India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh Krishna in an intra-squad match in Perth on Friday, while Virat Kohli emerged to bat despite injury concerns ahead of the test series against Australia.
Cricket at 2028 Olympics could be held outside Los Angeles
Recent reports in Britain and the United States have indicated that Olympic organisers are considering staging cricket -- a Twenty20 tournament -- at a venue in New York.
Sinner cruises past Medvedev to complete perfect ATP Finals group stage
Sinner was in no mood to disappoint his passionate home supporters and put in the latest in an increasingly long line of impressive performances to head into the semis with a perfect three wins from three.
England storm to T20 series win over West Indies
Some late big hitting from Liam Livingstone helped England seal a first white-ball series success in the Caribbean since 2019.