Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Sports

Barishal enter BPL final beating Rangpur by 6 wickets

Fortune Barishal did not have to struggle much to chase the target of 150 runs set by Rangpur Riders in the fight to reach the final of the Bangladesh Premeir League (BPL) on Wednesday night. They will face Comilla Victorians in the final to beheld on 1 March. These two teams were also

Bangladesh to host India women's T20I series from Apr 28-May 9

Bangladesh are slated to host the Indian women's cricket team for a five-match T20I series at home starting April 28 as part of their preparation ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in October. Following the Women’s Premier League (WPL), India is set

Namibia's Loftie-Eaton hits fastest T20I century off 33 balls

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton broke the record for the fastest century in T20 international cricket with a 33-ball hundred against Nepal. The 22-year-old hit 11 fours and eight sixes before falling for 101 off 36 deliveries in Kirtipur, Nepal. Nepal's Kushal Malla, who

Haaland scores five as Man City thrash Luton 

Erling Haaland scored five in a stunning display of finishing as holders Manchester City thrashed Luton to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. It was the Norwegian's eighth hat-trick for City and he also became the first player to score five in a game twice for the club. City

Rangpur Riders and Fortune Barishal Battle for BPL Final Spot

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final picture is becoming clearer, with Comilla Victorians already securing their place after defeating Rangpur Riders in Qualifier 1. Now, all eyes are on Qualifier 2, where the defeated Rangpur Riders face the victorious Fortune Barishal, both

BCB appoints Hemp batting, Adams as bowling coach

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed BCB's High Performance (HP) Head Coach David Hemp as the national team's batting coach. Hemp had been working as the HP Head Coach since May 2023 and had toured with the national team as its batting coach in New Zealand last

Australia recall duo for white-ball tour of Bangladesh

Australia have recalled a pair of talented players that have been battling injury into their 15-player squad for their upcoming white-ball tour of Bangladesh. The six-game series (three ODIs and three T20Is) is the first time Australia's women's team have toured Bangladesh as

Cameron Norrie beats Seyboth Wild, reaches Rio Open semi-finals 

British number one Cameron Norrie moved into the semi-finals of the Rio Open with a 6-1 3-6 6-2 victory over home favourite Thiago Seyboth Wild. Defending champion Norrie wrapped the first set up in 30 minutes but an error-strewn second set allowed the Brazilian to level. The

San Diego Open: Boulter cruises past Ukrainian Tsurenko

British number one Katie Boulter cruised past Ukrainian Lesia Tsurenko in straight sets at the San Diego Open. The 27-year-old beat world number 36 Tsurenko 6-3 6-1 in one hour and 10 minutes on her tournament debut. Boulter is ranked 49 in the world but the result means she could

Bowen hat-trick gives West Ham win over Brentford

West Ham manager David Moyes says he will leave discussions over a new contract until the end of the season, but has no plans to "be going away". Moyes had been coming under pressure from some supporters after a poor run of results, but watched his side bounce back in style

Modric scores sublime late winner for Real Madrid

Luka Modric rolled back the years with a sublime late winner against Sevilla as Real Madrid moved eight points clear at the top of La Liga. With England midfielder Jude Bellingham absent for Real for a third consecutive game, the contest looked to be heading towards a goalless draw.

Open-air MMA show in Dhaka for first time

A mixed martial arts (MMA) show has been held in the open air for the first time in Dhaka to promote and develop professional boxing in the country's sports arena. MMA is a contact sport that allows a wide range of fighting techniques, including striking, kicking, punching, and

Australia win 3rd T20 against New Zealand by 27 runs

A “clinical” Australia beat New Zealand by 27 runs in the rain-shortened third Twenty20 in Auckland on Sunday to complete a clean sweep of the series. Responding to Australia’s 118-4 from 10.4 overs, New Zealand scored 98-3, falling short of a target adjusted to 126

Pep Guardiola praises players as win closes gap at top

Pep Guardiola praised his Manchester City players as "supermen" as they kept up their chase for a fourth straight league title by beating Bournemouth. Phil Foden's goal was enough for a narrow and nervy 1-0 Premier League win at Vitality Stadium, which moves City one

Arsenal 4-1 Newcastle: 'Efficient' Gunners showing 'no fear'

It has been some start to 2024 for Arsenal. A sixth successive victory in the Premier League, 25 goals scored during that run and just three goals conceded - they are in the title fight and look determined to stay there. The Gunners, of course, were in a similar position last year

Clinton scores on 'dream debut' as England hit seven

Grace Clinton had a "dream debut" as she scored for England in their thrashing of Austria in a friendly match, said manager Sarina Wiegman. Midfielder Clinton, on loan at Tottenham from Manchester United this season, headed in England's second goal having struck the post

Swiatek stunned by qualifier Kalinskaya in Dubai

Qualifier Anna Kalinskaya stunned world number one Iga Swiatek to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships final. Kalinskaya, 25, took one hour and 42 minutes to seal a 6-4 6-4 win against the four-time Grand Slam champion. "I knew if I didn't stay calm and aggressive, she

Spain reach first Olympics with Nations League win 

Spain comfortably won their Women's Nations League semi-final against the Netherlands to secure Olympic qualification for the first time. The world champions confirmed their place at this summer's Games in Paris with a 3-0 win in Seville. Jennifer Hermoso, Aitana Bonmati and

Fortune Barishal confirms BPL playoffs

Fortune Barishal confirmed the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) playoffs after beating Comilla Victorians by six wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today. Barishal's victory effectively ruined Khulna Tigers' hopes to give a shot to playoffs. Khulna will take on

BCB announces ticket price for BPL playoffs

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the ticket price for Eliminator round of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday (Feb 23). Both of the matches will be held on Monday between Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers at 1:30 pm.  The team which will taste defeat