Soumya’s different gear aided by Tanzid’s approach
Soumya Sarkar had a different gear to his batting today on his return to the squad for the last two games of the Zimbabwe T20I series. He was content on playing second fiddle to other opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim and not only did it help the team’s cause but it allowed him to get in to score an important 41 for the side as Bangladesh won by five runs in the second T20I.
Vinicius very close to first Ballon d'Or win, says Ancelotti
Vinicius Jr's dazzling performances at Real Madrid have put the Brazilian forward in conversation to win his first Ballon d'Or and manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Friday the 23-year-old deserved to win the prestigious award.
Italy and Germany to have five clubs in 2024-25 Champions League
With the Champions League expanding to 36 teams next season, UEFA said two of the four additional places would be filled by European Performance Spots which go to associations "with the best collective performance by their clubs" in UEFA competitions.
Cricket
A minute’s silence observed for Asim Jawad before Bangladesh-Zimbabwe T20I
A minute’s silence was observed before the fourth T20I between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday as a mark of respect for the tragic demise of Bangladesh Air Force Squadron Leader Asim Jawad in an air crash in Chattogram yesterday.
Kohli displays alternative arsenal to counter spin ahead of T20 WC
Kohli's strike rate and his effectiveness against spin bowling had become a hot topic of debate in recent weeks.
India's head coach post up for grabs soon, but Dravid ‘welcome to apply’
Shah also informed that India would not adopt a split-coaching model.
Kohli sweeps aside strike-rate concerns to keep Bengaluru alive
Kohli has been remarkably consistent in the 10-team league and is comfortably the competition's leading scorer with 634 runs from 12 matches this season.
ICC T20 World Cups: Game-changers and record-makers
The Tigers are yet to announce their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and should Shakib be selected, he would join Rohit as the only players to have competed in every T20 World Cup, sharing that honour.
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Bangladesh have already confirmed the five-match series against Zimbabwe by winning the first three matches in a row in Chattogram.
New Zealand blaster Munro retires from internationals
The 37-year-old lefthander's last international was a T20 match against India in 2020 -- but he had long hoped to claw his way back into the squad.
No dead rubbers as evolution emphasised
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed said that winning the five-match Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe did not give the team false confidence heading into the T20 World Cup, instead the two remaining fixtures should be utilised to “test new skills” they are developing.
Football
FIFA may face legal action over packed schedule
FIFPRO and WLA expressed their concern over the expanded competitions
Malaysian footballer in acid attack 'responding well' to surgery
The motive behind the attack on him is still unknown.
WFL / Seven-star Tahura unstoppable in ARB CSC's 17-0 win
Mst Sagorika also joined the party, scoring four goals.
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Ruman pleads for return to national team
Ace archer Ruman Sana has sought exemption from his suspension in a letter to the president of Bangladesh Archery Federation.
Ashiquzzaman eyes Men’s Junior AHF Cup title
Bangladesh junior hockey team are keeping their sights on the title of next month’s Men’s Junior AHF Cup in Singapore as the players of the preliminary squad today reported to head coach Ashiquzzaman at the Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium.
Strong Pakistan and Korea to play in 4th Bangabandhu Cup Int’l Kabaddi
The two Asian giants are going to play this tournament for the first time.
Hockey federation wants to hold playoff between May 10 and 13
Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) today issued letters to Dhaka Mariner Youngs Club and Abahani to take part in the playoff match to decide the title of the Dhaka Premier Hockey League between May 10 and 13.
'Almost dead' Rublev battles illness to claim Madrid Open title
Rublev, who takes the Madrid crown from double champion Carlos Alcaraz whom he beat in the quarter-finals, said he had played despite feeling ill at times this week and hailed his doctors for helping him through.
Russia, Belarus Olympic volunteers shown the door over 'security' fears
The French security services worry Moscow could be seeking to disrupt the Games.
No to English at the Paris Olympics, say French MPs
The march of English globally has long infuriated French governments.
O'Sullivan out of world championships, claims refs 'have it in for me'
Ronnie O'Sullivan claimed some referees have "got it in for me" after his bid to capture a record eighth world snooker title was crushed by Stuart Bingham in the quarterfinals.
Neuer laments 'brutal, bitter' Champions League howler
"For a goalkeeper who's been around for a while it's something I've already experienced, but the goal was brutal."
'Something magical': Ancelotti relishes Real's incredible comeback
Real Madrid's success in the Champions League is "something magical", manager Carlo Ancelotti said after the record 14-times European champions claimed a stunning 2-1 semifinal comeback win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Kohli is the best batter of this generation: Yuvraj
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 ambassador Yuvraj Singh has hailed Virat Kohli as the best batter of this generation across formats and identified what sets him apart from the rest.
Rejuvenated Scamacca seeks Euro glory with Atalanta and Italy
Gianluca Scamacca will lead the line in Atalanta's bid to reach their first ever European final as the striker's hot form puts him firmly in the frame for Euro 2024..A classic centre-forward, Scamacca has had an up-and-down first season back in Italy with Atalanta but is in the form of his
Head says IPL form no guarantee for T20 World Cup success
Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered expectations ahead of next month's Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States, where turning tracks could make batting tougher.
In pictures: Ecstasy on one end, agony at the other
Real Madrid showed they remain Europe's comeback kings.
'Absolute disaster': Bayern coach Tuchel slams late offside call
"The first error is made by the linesman, the second comes from the referee," Tuchel said.
Mumbai Indians first to exit play-off race
Five-time winners Mumbai are ninth in the 10-team table.
My sweetest dreams not as big as this: Madrid hero Joselu
The 34-year-old journeyman forward came on as a substitute with Bayern leading and struck after 88 and 91 minutes.
Real's success down to collective sacrifice, Vinicius says
The 23-year-old Brazilian tormented Bayern's defenders on Wednesday.
