Typical move but under a misconception
Bangladesh are set to host Zimbabwe next month for what seems like the umpteenth time, a series that from the host team’s point of view is an opportunity to work out some kinks before the all-important ICC Twenty World Cup in June.
My goal is to unite the Pakistan team: Gary Kirsten
Gary Kirsten, the head coach of the Indian team that won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2011, will assume the role of white-ball head coach of Pakistan heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup, the PCB announced in their press conference on Sunday.
Arsenal can cope with pressure of 'beautiful' title challenge: Arteta
Mikel Arteta believes Arsenal's tense 3-2 win at bitter rivals Tottenham proved they can cope with the pressure of their "beautiful" challenge to win the Premier League.
Cricket
Top-order troubles once again come to fore
Batting was once again the point of focus after Bangladesh women’s cricket team’s 44-run loss in the first of five Twenty20Is against India at the Sylhet International Stadium today.
Jacks hits ton as Bengaluru crush Gujarat
Jacks chalked up 10 sixes in his blitz as he put on an unbeaten stand of 166 with Virat Kohli, who hit 70 and remained in awe of his younger partner's hitting at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
Saifuddin's 18-month wait ends with Zim series
Mohammad Saifuddin returned to the national team squad for the first time in 18 months as Bangladesh Cricket Board today announced a 15-member squad for the first three matches of the Zimbabwe T20 series, starting on May 3.
Joty fifty in vain as Tigresses lose T20I opener against India
Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty scored her sixth T20I fifty but it went in vain as the Tigresses lost the first T20I of the five-match series by 45 runs against India at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches
Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while the test side will be under the guidance of former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie, the country's cricket board said on Sunday.
Fraser-McGurk pushing for a World Cup spot
Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk has made a strong case for inclusion in their Twenty20 World Cup squad, former skipper Michael Clarke said after the top-order batsman lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) again with his pyrotechnics.
Joty hopes to revive positive vibes
Bangladesh women's cricket team skipper Nigar Sultana Joty said she wanted to bring back the positive atmosphere surrounding her team with good performances against India in the five-match T20I series, starting today at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Azam, Afridi help Pakistan draw New Zealand T20I series
Azam's 44-ball 69 and Fakhar Zaman's 33-ball 43 took Pakistan to 178-5 in their 20 overs before Shaheen claimed 4-30 to restrict New Zealand to 169 in 19.2 overs
Football
Arsenal beat Tottenham 3-2 to extend Premier League lead
Premier League leaders Arsenal held off a fightback from London rivals Tottenham to win 3-2 on Sunday and move four points clear of Manchester City, who face struggling Nottingham Forest later.
Polish fan walks 100km to game after goalkeeper scores
A Polish soccer fan completed a 100-kilometre walk on Sunday to meet the goalkeeper of Radomiak Radom, honouring a pledge he made on social media.
VAR has damaged Premier League, says Pochettino after Chelsea drama
"The referee is unbelievable and it's ridiculous. It is difficult to accept," Pochettino said.
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Nadal downs De Minaur in Madrid
Rafa Nadal continued his return to form as he defeated Alex de Minaur 7-6(6), 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday.
Can't imagine tennis without Nadal: Alcaraz
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will be 38 in June and has made just a handful of appearances since January 2023 due mostly to a hip injury.
Palestinian athletes to be invited to Paris Olympics: IOC chief
Between six and eight Palestinian athletes are expected to compete at the Paris Olympics, with some set to be invited by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) even if they fail to qualify, its head Thomas Bach said.
Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
Defending Madrid Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka both triumphed in their opening clashes in the Spanish capital on Friday to reach the third round.
Iconic shared Olympic gold moment will not be repeated, says Barshim
Barshim said he felt "lucky" to have shared the gold with Tamberi.
Boris Becker discharged from bankruptcy: lawyer
The three-time Wimbledon winner was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for concealing assets in April 2022 but was released in December of the same year and subsequently deported to Germany.
Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
The 37-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said that he is far from being in top form and that he is only playing against American Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday as a personal sacrifice.
Zinnat wins gold in Nelson Mandela Cup Boxing
Bangladeshi-origin US-based boxer Jinnat Ferdous won the gold medal in the Nelson Mandela Cup International Boxing Competition held in the South African city of Durban on Tuesday.
Masfia Afrin qualifies as a White Badge referee
Masfia Afrin from Bangladeshi received the ITF White Badge School certificate following an exam held from 24-28 April in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Leverkusen score last-gasp goal to stretch record unbeaten run
Leverkusen have now scored 16 goals in stoppage time in all competitions this season
AC Milan hold Juve to close in on Champions League
Stefano Pioli is close to guaranteeing Milan, in second, a spot in Europe's top club competition in what will almost certainly be his final season at the club
Watershed turns into Jessy's baptism by fire
Jessy, however, was satisfied with the entire experience and considered it a “big achievement”.
Rajasthan near play-offs in IPL
Samson steered table-toppers Rajasthan home with one over to spare for their eighth win in nine matches.
Kane double steers Bayern 2-1 past Frankfurt ahead of Real clash
The Bavarians, who saw Bayer Leverkusen end their 11-year-Bundesliga reign by securing the league crown two weeks ago, have only the Champions League trophy to fight for with departing coach Thomas Tuchel eager to leave on a high note.
Fraser-McGurk's explosive 84 helps Delhi down Mumbai in IPL
Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed 84 off 27 deliveries to fire Delhi Capitals to 257-4 and a 10-run win over Mumbai Indians in another IPL high-scorer on Saturday.
Prime Bank hands scholarships to school cricket’s finest 15
Prime Bank, sponsor of Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) school cricket tournament, handed scholarships worth Tk 60,000 to the best 15 players of the 2022-23 season of the Prime Bank National School Cricket at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.
Kings march on as Mohammedan stutter
Bashundhara Kings extended their lead at the top of the Bangladesh Premier League with a 2-0 win over Sheikh Jamal DC as second-placed Mohammedan Sporting Club were held to a goalless draw by Bangladesh Police FC on Saturday.
Zimbabwe arrive today for five T20Is
The visitors, led by all-rounder Sikandar Raza, will catch the Chattogram-bound flight at 9.30pm as Chattogram’s Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium will stage the first three matches on May 3, 5 and 7.
