Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Sports

Pakistan snatch 42-run win over New Zealand in fifth T20

Pakistan's spinners ran through New Zealand to pick up a consolation 42-run win in the fifth and final Twenty20 international on Sunday and avoid a series clean sweep. The tourists lost the five-match series 4-1 but it ended on a positive note as they dismissed the Black Caps for a

Arsenal thrash Crystal Palace to ease back to winning ways

Centre-back Gabriel did most of the damage before half-time as he headed in the opener then forced Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson into an own goal. Leandro Trossard made it 3-0 on the hour mark before substitute Gabriel Martinelli struck twice in stoppage time. Victory moves Mikel

Khaled, Tamim help Barishal win in BPL  

As pace bowler Syed Khaled Ahmed claimed 4-31, Fortune Barishal got off to a winning start to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), beating Rangpur Riders by five wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today (January 20). Khaled's superb bowling was the key in restricting

Iraq stun Japan to seal Asian Cup knockout spot

Iraq stunned Asian Cup favourites Japan to reach the knockout stages thanks to Aymen Hussein's first-half double. Hussein headed the Lions of Mesopotamia into an early lead in Qatar's Education City Stadium after Japan keeper Zion Suzuki failed to deal with a cross. And he

Senegal progress as Mane seals win over Cameroon

Defending champions Senegal booked their place in the last 16 of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a 3-1 win over Cameroon in Group C. Ismaila Sarr put Senegal in front in the 16th minute and Habib Diallo made it 2-0 midway through the second half. Jean-Charles Castelletto headed

Bashundhara Kings maintain winning streak in BPL

Bashundhara Kings maintained their winning streak in the ongoing ABG Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League 2023-24 beating Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited by 3-0 goals in the fourth match on Friday. In the match Brazilian forward Dorielton Nascimento scored a second half brace on

BPL:  Dhaka blow Comilla in opening match by 5 wickets

Durdanto Dhaka stunned reigning champions Comilla Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League T20 opener after they registered a five-wicket win at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday. Chasing a modest target of 144 runs, Mohammad Naim (52 off 40 balls) and Danushka

Channel I clinch BSJA Media Cup Cricket title

Channel i clinched the title of BSJA Media Cup Cricket Tournament-2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings and organised by Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association (BSJA), beating T Sports by four-wicket in the final at Paltan Maidan in Dhaka on Friday.  Electing to bat first, T Sports

Australia beat West Indies by 10 wickets in first test

Australia thrashed the West Indies by 10 wickets in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval on Friday. After leading the visitors by 95 runs after the first innings, the Australians bowled the West Indies out for 120, leaving a total of 26 to win. The Australians cruised to the total

BPL's 10th edition kicks off today 

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to kick off today (January 19). The tournament will start with the match between defending champions Comilla Victorians and new comer Durdanto Dhaka. The match will start at 2.30pm. In the day's other match, Sylhet

Barca fight back to win cup match against lowly Unionistas

Barcelona laboured to a 3-1 win over fourth-tier Unionistas de Salamanca in their Copa del Rey last 16 clash on Thursday. Barca fielded a number of reserve players and struggled against their lowly opponents, who opened the scoring from a counter-attack in the 31st minute, with Alvaro

BPL's 10th edition kicks off tomorrow

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to kick off tomorrow (Jan 19). The tournament will start with the match between defending champions Comilla Victorians and new comer Durdanto Dhaka. The match will start at 2.30pm. In the day's other match, Sylhet

Two super overs as Rohit hits record ton in T20 series win

Captain Rohit Sharma hit a record-breaking fifth Twenty20 international century as India narrowly beat Afghanistan after two super overs. Rohit scored 121 not out from 69 balls in the initial game, but it took the hosts two super overs to complete a 3-0 series sweep in Bangalore.

Morocco cruise to victory over 10-man Tanzania

Pre-tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F. The Atlas Lions took the lead on the half hour when Romain Saiss pounced after Hakim Ziyech's swerving free-kick was palmed back into danger.

T Sports to face The Business Standard in semis Thursday

T Sports will play against The Business Standard and Channel I will face Independent TV in the semifinals of the ongoing BSJA Media Cup Cricket 2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings and organised by Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association, tomorrow (Thursday) at the Paltan Maidan in the

Karim Benzema files defamation suit against French interior minister

French football star Karim Benzema has filed a defamation lawsuit against France's interior minister for accusing him of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood, local media reports. Gérald Darmanin said in October that Mr Benzema "has a notorious link" with the

Israeli player leaves Turkey after detention over '100 days' message

Israeli soccer player Sagiv Jehezkel left Türkiye on Monday, Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on social media platform X, after he was questioned by police over a message he displayed on his wrist during a match alluding to the passage of 100 days since the Oct. 7 Hamas

Nasir banned from all cricket for Anti-Corruption Code breach

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has been banned from all cricket after accepting charges of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code. Hossain, who was charged by the ICC in September 2023, admitted to three charges, and has been handed a two-year ban, with six months suspended.

Bangladesh Pratidin, T Sports reach BSJA Media Cup Cricket quarters

Bangladesh Pratidin and T Sports reached the quarterfinals of the ongoing BSJA Media Cup Cricket 2024, powered by Bashundhara Kings and organized by Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association. Bangladesh Pratidin will play against Independent TV, and T Sports will face Jugantor in the

Jose Mourinho sacked by Roma

Roma have officially announced the immediate departure of Jose Mourinho. In an official statement, the club announced the following: “AS Roma can confirm that José Mourinho and his coaching staff will leave the club with immediate effect. Mourinho was unveiled as the