'Rahul can play himself into World Cup spot with IPL heroics'
Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul will be among the front-runners for the wicketkeeper-batter role in India's Twenty20 World Cup squad if he can maintain his recent Indian Premier League (IPL) form, former batter Robin Uthappa said.
BNS sees cricketing activities after 19 years
Bangladesh national team cricketers used the newly installed tracks at the Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) as part of a fitness drill ahead of the Tigers’ home series against Zimbabwe next month.
Fizz, Pathirana help CSK evade 10-wicket loss against Lucknow
Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana picked up a wicket each to help Chennai Super Kings evade a 10-wicket loss against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League in Lucknow on Friday.
Cricket
DPL / Partex survive as Super League lineup confirmed
Partex Sporting avoided relegation league by picking up a three-wicket win against Rupganj Tigers Cricket Club in their Dhaka Premier League game at BKSP 3 today while the Super League lineup has been finalised as Abahani Limited, Shinepukur Cricket Club, Mohammedan Sporting, Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi, Prime Bank and Gazi Group Cricketers made the top six in the standings.
Mustafizur in action against LSG in Lucknow
This will be Mustafizur’s sixth match this season, who is currently fourth in the tournament’s wicket-takers’ list with 10 wickets.
Rohit Sharma ‘not a fan’ of IPL’s Impact Player rule
Former India pacer Zaheer Khan echoed similar sentiments.
Rohit says India-Pakistan Test cricket would be 'awesome'
Their cricket teams have not faced off in a Test since 2007.
Concussion sub stirs controversy in DPL
The Dhaka Premier League (DPL) encounter between Shinepukur Cricket Club and Legends of Rupganj at BKSP’s ground-3 yesterday flared up following a concussion-substitute controversy, serving as another reminder about the state of the country's premier one-day competition.
Former England cricketer Raman Subba Row dead at 92
The former England batsman Raman Subba Row has died aged 92, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday.
Pant boosts his World Cup hopes with keeping masterclass
Pant is playing his first tournament since suffering serious injuries in a car accident in December 2022 that kept him out of last year's IPL as well as the 50-overs World Cup in India.
Lucknow wanted Shoriful but ‘NOC was too short’
“Lucknow sent me an SMS informing that they want me. But as the NOC period was too short, they did not respond any more,” Shoriful said
Football
FA Cup / Wounded City brace for Chelsea at Wembley
Manchester City’s defence of the UEFA Champions League came to a heartbreaking end when they failed to put away a resilient Real Madrid, going down 4-3 on penalties, at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Leveraging fairytale flame
After years of heartbreak and being dubbed "Neverkusen" for their string of runners-up finishes, Bayer Leverkusen finally broke through to claim their first-ever Bundesliga title. Their 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen last week secured the trophy, marking a watershed moment in the club's 119-year history. Although they have enjoyed intermittent cup success, this league title signifies a shift in their fortunes.
Italy to have five teams in next season's Champions League
The Champions League will have 36 teams in the group stage from next season, four more than this term.
More Sports
Two-goal regret for Sabuj
Penalty-corner specialist Shohanur Rahman Sabuj returned with a broken heart after missing out on a golden opportunity to break a 29-year-old record for the highest goal-scorer in the Premier Division Hockey League.
Mohammedan threaten to boycott last match
Mohammedan Sporting Club need a victory over title contenders Abahani Limited in today’s last match of Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League to regain the prestigious title but the league leaders are hesitant to play their last match over the issue of Rasel Mahmud Jimmy’s suspension.
Nominees for Kool-BSPA Sports Awards 2023 enveiled
BSPA will hand over the prizes to the winners on April 21 at a city hotel.
FM Manon stuns Kazakh GM
FIDE Master Manon Reja Neer once again surprised another grandmaster in the 21st Bangkok Chess Club Open 2024 when he beat GM Makhnev Denis of Kazakhstan in the fifth round in Hua Hin District, Thailand on Wednesday.
Hockey federation undecided over league bylaws in deciding champions
All three giants have one encounter left on Friday, with Mohammedan scheduled to lock horns with Abahani after Mariners play Bangladesh Police.
LeBron, Curry, Durant head US Olympic 'Dream team'
LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant will spearhead a star-studded United States Olympic basketball squad chasing a fifth straight gold medal at this summer's Paris Games, officials announced Wednesday.
Mohammedan tame Usha to move closer to hockey title
League leaders Mohammedan moved closer to reclaiming the Green Delta Premier Division Hockey League title with a hard-fought 6-5 victory over Usha Krira Chakra in the penultimate Super Six phase match in Dhaka on Tuesday.
Paris 2024 Games torch relay launched in Olympics birthplace
"The Olympic flame that we are lighting today symbolises this hope for a better future," said International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach.
FA Cup replays scrapped from first round onwards
FA Cup replays will be scrapped from the first round onwards from next season as part of an agreement with the Premier League, the Football Association announced on Thursday.
De Rossi to remain Roma coach 'for the foreseeable future'
Daniele De Rossi will stay on long-term as Roma coach, the Serie A club announced on Thursday, hours before their Europa League quarter-final decider with AC Milan.
‘The country comes first’: Sujon on Mustafizur
“You can learn from everywhere… Maybe he [Jalal Yunus] didn’t mean it like that.”
Babar dismisses claims of rift with Afridi
“We support each other in every situation. Our aim is to put Pakistan first, and how to put Pakistan’s name up in lights.,” Babar said
Arteta urges Arsenal to use Bayern 'pain' to fuel title bid
"We were very close, that is the reality. It's painful, but we have to learn from this. We had our moments, especially in the first half," Arteta said.
Former Australia skipper Lanning says 'obsession' caused retirement
Lanning skippered Australia's all-conquering women's team for almost a decade, winning four Twenty20 World Cups, a 50-over World Cup and Commonwealth Games gold.
Juventus ordered to pay Ronaldo 9.8 mln euros
The Portuguese, who now plays for Saudi side Al-Nassr, had claimed he was owed around 19.5 million euros ($20.81 million) of outstanding wages by his former club relating to a paycut agreed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kane relishes Champions League duel with Bellingham
Bayern Munich will meet Real Madrid, who beat holders Manchester City on penalties on Wednesday.
Ancelotti proud as Real dig deep for revenge in Manchester
It was sweet revenge for Real Madrid, who were thrashed 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their exit from the Champions League at the semi-final stage last year.
Silva penalty save down to pure luck: Lunin
Real midfielder Federico Valverde was named UEFA's man-of-the-match, but Lunin had made a strong case to be handed the award after making two saves in their 4-3 shootout win after an inspired performance as they drew their quarter-final second leg 1-1.
