BCB holds discussion with players on BPL

The BPL Governing Council of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday hosted an open discussion session with experienced cricketers to discuss the future of the Bangladesh Premier League.

Aminul hopeful of timely BCB elections

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul insisted that they have no plans of changing the schedule of the upcoming board election which is supposed to be held before the end of October this year.

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Cricket

Cricket

Italy’s T20 World Cup debut: A diaspora dream delivered

To understand Italy’s cricketing rise is to understand its diaspora.

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Brilliant Boland enters record books with stunning 17.33 Test average

Only England's Syd Barnes stands above Boland for bowlers since 1900, with the other six bowlers above Boland all hailing from the 1800s, and in the infancy of Test cricket.

13h ago

Clinical Tigers outplay Lions

Bangladesh provided a complete performance to clinch a record 83-run win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I to level the three-match series 1-1 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium yesterday.

20h ago

Litton credits Shamim after record win

Bangladesh skipper Litton Das credited his batting partner Shamim Hossain for his part in the crucial 77-run stand that helped Bangladesh to a big total and a big win in the second T20I at Dambulla on Sunday.

22h ago

'Aggressive' India all set for exciting Lord's finale, sys Sundar

After 14 wickets fell on Sunday's fourth day, a capacity crowd of 30,000 is expected for Monday's finale.

1d ago

Bangladesh-Pakistan T20I series tickets to be sold online from July 15

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) revealed the ticket prices, ranging from Tk 400 to Tk 3500, for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on July 20 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

1d ago

Conway replaces injured Allen in NZ squad for T20 tri-series

Wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway will replace the injured Finn Allen in the New Zealand squad for the 20-overs tri-series in Zimbabwe, New Zealand Cricket said on Sunday.

1d ago
Football

Football

Luis Enrique regrets post-match scuffle after Club World Cup final loss

The incident erupted when PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was arguing with Joao Pedro, before Luis Enrique appeared to raise his hands to the Brazilian's face.

Cole Palmer showed ‘what he’s made of’

“If he’s not the best now, he’s going to be in the next two to three years."

‘Messi breaking records every three days’

Argentine maestro Lionel Messi made history by scoring a brace in Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Nashville SC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) – becoming the first player to score two goals in five straight matches in the league’s history.

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More Sports

Alcaraz hails Sinner rivalry as a class apart

"Every time we play each other, I think our level is really high."

11h ago

Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown

Jannik Sinner downed Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first Wimbledon title, gaining sweet revenge for his painful defeat in the French Open final.

21h ago

Swiatek hits back at critics after Wimbledon win

Iga Swiatek pleaded with the Polish media to "leave me alone", saying she knows what she is doing after crushing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title on Saturday.

1d ago

U-18 Asia Cup Hockey / Bangladesh girls finish 3rd in maiden campaign, boys end up 4th

Bangladesh girls' team finished third while the boys' team finished fourth in the AHF U-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament in Dazhou, China, on Sunday.

1d ago

Grass meets its gilded era

History suggests the grand finale on the hallowed lawns will be tight. Expect fire, finesse, and perhaps another five-set epic.

1d ago

‘Towel thief’ Swiatek claims Wimbledon title and personal souvenir

On Saturday, Wimbledon marked her love of the towels by presenting the new champion with a personalised purple and green version -- one that can never be taken away from her.

1d ago

Anisimova 'frozen by nerves' in historic Wimbledon final rout

Amanda Anisimova said she was "frozen by nerves" as her Wimbledon dream turned into a nightmare as Iga Swiatek romped to a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory in Saturday's final.

1d ago

Wimbledon glory beyond a dream for Swiatek

Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek said she never expected to win her sixth Grand Slam title on the grass of the All England Club after thrashing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday.

1d ago

BCB holds discussion with players on BPL

The BPL Governing Council of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday hosted an open discussion session with experienced cricketers to discuss the future of the Bangladesh Premier League.

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Aminul hopeful of timely BCB elections

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul insisted that they have no plans of changing the schedule of the upcoming board election which is supposed to be held before the end of October this year.

50m ago

Archer strikes as England eye stunning Lord's Test win over India

Fast bowler Archer, in his first Test after more than four years of injury-induced exile, removed dangerman Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar as India slumped to 82-7.

3h ago

India's Siraj fined for fiery Duckett send-off

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point due to his aggressive reaction after taking Ben Duckett's wicket on day four of the third Test at Lord's, the sport's governing body said on Monday.

6h ago

Markram named ICC Player of the Month for June

Aiden Markram's pivotal all-round performance in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s has earned him the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for June 2025.

6h ago

Maresca hails 'great triumph' in winning Club World Cup

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insisted winning the Club World Cup meant as much as winning the Champions League after his side beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first edition of FIFA's new competition on Sunday.

7h ago

Australia stumble to 99-6 as Joseph leads West Indies fightback

West Indies fought back on Sunday to reduce Australia to 99 for six in their second innings, a lead of 181, as the pink-ball Test at Sabina Park remained on a knife-edge at the close on day two.

8h ago

Shamim eyes series victory after all-round show in Dambulla

Bangladesh all-rounder Shamim Hossain has expressed confidence in securing a series victory against hosts Sri Lanka following a commanding victory in the second T20I to level the three-match T20I series on Sunday in Dambulla.

9h ago

Italy’s T20 World Cup debut: A diaspora dream delivered

To understand Italy’s cricketing rise is to understand its diaspora.

9h ago

Mixed reception: Trump greeted with boos and cheers at CWC final

The US president was front and center as the winners took to the stage, grinning broadly in his red tie and clapping and jumping with the players as the jubilant Blues lifted the gleaming trophy, which he had presented to captain Reece James.

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