Tuesday, 26 Nov, 2024

Sports

Bangladesh women win 3rd T20I; India seal series

Bangladeshi women defeated Indian women by 4 wickets to avoid a 0-3 whitewash in Dhaka. Shamima Sultana held the innings together with a solid 42 before an expensive 18th over from debutant Rashi Kanojiya opened the game for Bangladesh. At the beginning of the innings, Minnu Mani

Bangladesh women's team face Nepal today

Bangladesh's Women's Football Team is set to face off against Nepal in the opening match of a two-match FIFA International Women's Football Series today (July 13).  The match will be held at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in

Mehzeb Chowdhury appointed member of IAG for Newcastle United 

Newcastle United FC, a club in the English Premier League, has appointed Dr Mehzeb Chowdhury as member of its influential Independent Advisory Group (IAG). The inclusion of Chowdhury, a professional of Bangladeshi origin working in the UK, is a significant step for diversity in the

2023 Women's World Cup: Argentina aim for first win at global tournament

"To be honest, I cried. I cried a lot," says Vanina Correa, who is about to captain Argentina in New Zealand at the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup. The veteran goalkeeper, who was in the squad for the 2003 edition in the United States, is talking about her emotions when the

Wimbledon 2023: Alcaraz beats Rune, Medvedev wins against Eubanks

Spanish top seed Carlos Alcaraz moved into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time and will face Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev in the last four. Alcaraz beat Danish sixth seed Holger Rune, another 20-year-old, 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 6-4 in his quarter-final. Unseeded Chris

Wimbledon 2023 semi-finals: Svitolina hopes to continue 'crazy' run

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says it is "crazy" she is in the Wimbledon semi-finals nine months after giving birth and amid the mental impact of the war in her homeland. The 28-year-old faces Czech player Marketa Vondrousova on Thursday. Svitolina gave birth in October and

Preview: Bangladesh Afghanistan T20 Series 

The battleground between visiting Afghanistan and hots Bangladesh shifts from Chattogram to Sylhet for the two matches T20 series starting tomorrow (July 14).   The other match will be played at the same venue on 16 July 2023. Bangladesh could avoid getting whitewashed in three

Afghanistan-Bangladesh T20 ticket prices revealed

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the ticket prices for the two-match T20 International series against Afghanistan. Both of the matches of the series will be held at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on July 14 and 16. The lowest price of the ticket set at Tk. 200

England prepare for Ashes 'great escape' in must-win ODI series

There is something about England's cricket teams - they seem to enjoy being in must-win territory. Ben Stokes' men lost the first two Tests only to fight back at Headingley, while Australia surged ahead in the women's multi-format series with a 6-0 points lead, leaving

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic beats Rublev to set up Sinner semi-final

Novak Djokovic came through a bruising battle with seventh seed Andrey Rublev to maintain his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon men's title. The Serb, also aiming to match Margaret Court's record of 24 major singles titles, fought back to win 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-3 in the

Cornered Tigers Bounce Back with Vengeance 

Afghanistan-Bangladesh ODI Series  3rd Match Played at ZAC Stadium, Sagarika, Chattogram  Bangladesh 129 /3 in 23.3 Overs (Litton Kumar Das 53*, Shakib Al Hasan 39, Fazal Haq Faruki 2/26)  Afghanistan 126 All Out in 45.2 Overs (Azmatullah Omarzai 56, Hashmatullah

Liton, Shoriful help Bangladesh avoid Afghanistan whitewash

Liton Das top-scored with 53 not out as Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by seven wickets to avoid a series whitewash in Tuesday's third and final one-day international in Chittagong. The hosts raced to 129-3 in 23.3 overs after Shoriful Islam's career best 4-21 helped them bowl

Afghanistan opt to bat first in 3rd ODI against Bangladesh

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat for Tuesday's third and final one-day international against Bangladesh in Chittagong. The tourists have the chance to become the first side to win all three matches of a bilateral ODI series in Bangladesh

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic beats Hurkacz to enter last eight 

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has entered the last eight with an impressive win over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (8-6), 5-7, 6-4, on Monday (July 10).  With this win, the Serbian continues to march ahead as he chases his 24th Grand Slam title. It is to be noted

Can Bangladesh Avoid the Ignominy of Series Whitewash?

Beyond the one-episode drama or melodrama about Tamim Iqbal retirement and reversal, today's billion-dollar question is whether Bangladesh can avoid a comprehensive ODI series whitewash. Given the present mental make of the team and in the manner much better prepared and more focused

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic leads by two sets against Hubert 

Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic needs just one set to reach the quarter-finals after his thrilling match with Hubert Hurkacz could not be completed in time on Sunday night. Djokovic edged out two fine tie-breaks, despite some powerful Hurkacz serving. When it resumes on

England Winning Headingly Test Kept Ashes Recovery Dream Alive 

Ashes 2023  3rd Test Played at Headingly, Nottinghamshire, England from 6-10 July 2023  Australia 1st Innings 263 (Mitchel Marsh 118, Travis Head 39, Mark Wood 5/34, Chris Woakes 3/73)  Australia 2nd Innings 224 (Travis Head 77, Usman Khawaja 43, Marnus Labuschagne 33,

Carlos Alcaraz beats Nicolas Jarry to reach last 16

Coverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. More coverage details here. World number one Carlos Alcaraz held off a spirited challenge from 25th seed Nicolas Jarry to move into the last 16 - and match his

The Ashes 2023: England chasing 251 to keep Ashes hopes alive

Third men's Ashes Test, Headingley (day three): Australia 263 (Marsh 118; Wood 5-34) & 224 (Head 77; Broad 3-45, Woakes 3-68) England 237 (Stokes 80; Cummins 6-91) & 27-0 (Duckett 18*) England need 224 runs to win Scorecard England need another 224 runs to win the third

Afghanistan Wrapped Up ODI Series Thrashing Bangladesh 

ODI Series Bangladesh VS Afghanistan  2nd Match Played at ZAC Stadium, Sagarika, Chattogram  Afghanistan 331/9 in 50 overs (Ramanullah Gurbaz 145, Ibrahim Zadran 100, Mohammad Nabi 25, Shakib Al Hasan 2/50, Mehedy Hasan Miraz 2/60.Mustafizur Rahman 2/60, Hasan Mahmud 2/70)