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From quitting football to winning SAFF U16

Yearzan Begum, Bangladesh’s saviour in the SAFF Under-16 Women’s Championship final against India with three saves in the penalty shootout on Sunday, thought her football dreams had ended in 2018.

Yearzan stands tall to deliver title

When Sauravi Akanda Prity missed the first attempt in the penalty shootout of the SAFF U-16 Women’s Championship final against India yesterday, the apprehension of a sinking ship close to the shore must have gripped the entire team.

In pictures: Bangladesh celebrate SAFF U-16 Women's Championship triumph

Bangladesh regained the title of SAFF Women's U-16 Championship, beating India 3-2 on penalties in the final in Kathmandu today.

Coin-toss chaos

The final of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship Coin-toss chaos ended in a chaotic manner owing to a controversial decision by Sri Lankan match commissioner Silva Jayasooriya Dilan, which culminated in Bangladesh and India sharing the glory. 

I did it for my parents, for my country: Sagorika

Bangladesh forward Mosammat Sagorika said she drew inspiration from the presence of her parents at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka to go that extra mile in rescuing a draw for her side against India in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final on Thursday.

SAFF U-19 Women's C'ship / India beat Bangladesh by virtue of coin toss to clinch title

India won by virtue of a coin toss after a lengthy penalty shootout against hosts Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship at the Birshrestha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday. 

Onus on girls to extend dominance

Captain Afeida Khandokar, forwards Mosammat Sagorika, Munki Akhter, Puja Das, and others looked calm and relaxed as they had a light practice session on the eve of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final against India today.

Skipper credits bowlers for semi triumph over India

Bangladesh Under-19 captain Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby thanked his bowlers for putting in a match-winning effort in their semifinal win over defending champions India in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in the UAE on Friday.

U-19 Asia Cup: Maruf, Ariful star as Bangladesh beat India to reach final

Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Maruf Mridha and top-order batter Ariful Islam delivered standout performances to help their side beat India by four wickets in the second semifinal of the ACC Under-19 Asia at the ICC Cricket Academy in UAE on Friday to cement their spot in the final of the tournament.

March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024

From quitting football to winning SAFF U16

Yearzan Begum, Bangladesh’s saviour in the SAFF Under-16 Women’s Championship final against India with three saves in the penalty shootout on Sunday, thought her football dreams had ended in 2018.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Yearzan stands tall to deliver title

When Sauravi Akanda Prity missed the first attempt in the penalty shootout of the SAFF U-16 Women’s Championship final against India yesterday, the apprehension of a sinking ship close to the shore must have gripped the entire team.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

In pictures: Bangladesh celebrate SAFF U-16 Women's Championship triumph

Bangladesh regained the title of SAFF Women's U-16 Championship, beating India 3-2 on penalties in the final in Kathmandu today.

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

Coin-toss chaos

The final of the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship Coin-toss chaos ended in a chaotic manner owing to a controversial decision by Sri Lankan match commissioner Silva Jayasooriya Dilan, which culminated in Bangladesh and India sharing the glory. 

February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024

I did it for my parents, for my country: Sagorika

Bangladesh forward Mosammat Sagorika said she drew inspiration from the presence of her parents at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Dhaka to go that extra mile in rescuing a draw for her side against India in the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final on Thursday.

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

India beat Bangladesh by virtue of coin toss to clinch title

India won by virtue of a coin toss after a lengthy penalty shootout against hosts Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Championship at the Birshrestha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur on Thursday. 

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

Onus on girls to extend dominance

Captain Afeida Khandokar, forwards Mosammat Sagorika, Munki Akhter, Puja Das, and others looked calm and relaxed as they had a light practice session on the eve of the SAFF U-19 Women’s Championship final against India today.

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

Skipper credits bowlers for semi triumph over India

Bangladesh Under-19 captain Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby thanked his bowlers for putting in a match-winning effort in their semifinal win over defending champions India in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in the UAE on Friday.

December 15, 2023
December 15, 2023

U-19 Asia Cup: Maruf, Ariful star as Bangladesh beat India to reach final

Bangladesh's left-arm pacer Maruf Mridha and top-order batter Ariful Islam delivered standout performances to help their side beat India by four wickets in the second semifinal of the ACC Under-19 Asia at the ICC Cricket Academy in UAE on Friday to cement their spot in the final of the tournament.

October 26, 2023
October 26, 2023

Close encounters a rare kind at Cricket World Cup

Afghanistan have beaten both reigning champions England and former title winners Pakistan at the ongoing World Cup in India, with the Netherlands defeating an otherwise impressive South Africa.

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