The player's draft of the 11th edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will be held today (October 14) at a local hotel in the city. Like the past editions, seven teams will participate in the country's only recognized T20 tournament, but three teams get new owners and names

Australia secured their place in the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nine-run win over India, who face a nervous wait to see if they will join them in the final four. The defending champions are certain of topping Group A after winning all four games, but second-placed

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters in China. Sinner took a crucial break in the fourth game of the second set to defeat the Serbian in one hour, 37 minutes on Sunday, denying Djokovic a 100th

Coco Gauff served 21 double faults as she threw away a winning position in the semi-final of the Wuhan Open against Aryna Sabalenka. The 20-year-old American was in imperious form during the opening exchanges, dropping just one game as she raced through the opening set and she led 4-2

World number four Novak Djokovic will face Jannik Sinner in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday as he bids to win his 100th ATP title. The Serb overcame issues with his hip to beat USA's Taylor Fritz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) in China to set up a final with Italian Sinner, who secured

New Zealand kept their pursuit of a Women's T20 World Cup semi-final berth alive with victory over already-eliminated Sri Lanka in the heat of daytime Sharjah. Set a target of 116 to win, New Zealand comfortably chased it down in 17.3 overs but may rue not having the power and

Tazmin Brits hit 42 as South Africa clinched a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh but now face a nervous wait to see if they will qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals. South Africa moved top of Group B but were unable to overhaul West Indies' net run rate (NRR) as

India routed Bangladesh by 133 runs in the third and final T20I to register a 3-0 clean sweep.  After opting to bat first, India posted a massive total 297 for 6 in 20 overs against Bangladesh.  While this the second-best total by any team in T20I history, it is the

Australia all but secured their place in the semi-finals of the Women's T20 World Cup with a ruthless nine-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai. The reigning champions are two points clear at the top of Group A with three wins from three and, given their high net run-rate, it would

The consortium of European football leagues and European footballers’ representative body FIFPRO Europe will file a joint complaint about FIFA’s international match calendar and risks to players’ health to the European Union’s antitrust regulators on Monday.

The 11th edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is scheduled to begin from 27 December. Players’ draft for the tournament will take place on 14 October and before that, the local players’ list for the draft has been prepared. According to the draft, former Bangladesh

An inspired display of power-hitting from the West Indies top order saw them beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in Sharjah. Both teams came into the game on two points with two games remaining, knowing that victory was crucial to keeping their semi-final qualification hopes alive. And

Shakib Al Hasan has sought an apology from the people of Bangladesh for remaining silent over the student-led protests in the country which led to the deaths of many people. Shakib, who was a member of the Awami League-led government, and a member of parliament (MP) has apologised to his

Nigar Sultana has challenged Bangladesh’s batters to come to the party against West Indies in a match that will have big implications for both sides’ semi-final hopes. The Tigers skipper led her side to victory over Scotland in their opening match but they were beaten by 21

Team India on Wednesday put up a strong display by beating Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the Group A match at the Dubai International Stadium, UAE. This is India's biggest ever win in terms of runs in the Women's T20 World Cup. The Indian batter finally found some form after a

Line judges are to disappear from Wimbledon after 147 years as the All England Club will adopt electronic line calling from 2025. The technology will be in place for all qualifying and main draw matches and replace the judges who were responsible for calling shots 'out' and

England defender Naomi Layzell scored a goal and assisted another on her Women's Champions League debut as Manchester City stunned defending champions Barcelona at Joie Stadium. Layzell, 20, had never scored in senior football before Wednesday's showdown with Barcelona but she

India secured an 86-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I, clinching the series 2-0 on Wednesday.  India's massive total of 221/9 was powered by Nitish Kumar Reddy's explosive 74 off 34 balls, which included seven sixes, and Rinku Singh's quick 53 off 29

The Bangladesh cricket team went to India following a historic Test series win against Pakistan in Pakistan. Expectations were high after Bangladesh comprehensively won the two-match series, earning a series whitewash. However, the way Bangladesh got whitewashed in the Test series against

India will eye a series win against Bangladesh when the two teams meet for the second T20I in Delhi, on October 9.  Power is already in the hands of the Indian hosts after they secured a seven-wicket victory in the first T20I in Gwalior. India’s squad is delivering well,