Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

Sports

Bangladesh win toss, send England to field first 

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat first against England in the opening game of the three-match ODI series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur of Dhaka on Wednesday (Mar 1). Bangladesh have won 17, out of their last 21, ODIs at home since October, 2018 while

Pogba returns as Juventus fight back to win derby

Paul Pogba made his first appearance of the season as Juventus twice came from behind to win the Turin derby 4-2 on Tuesday. Earlier in the evening, Cremonese, who had not won all season, upset Roma 2-1 as Jose Mourinho received a red card, and the visitors missed a chance to finish

River Plate explores ‘Sports Complex’ of Sk Russel, Bashundhara

A two-member delegation of Argentina Premier Division outfit Club Atletico River Plate made a goodwill visit to Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Complex and Bashundhara Sports Complex in Bashundhara Residential Area responding to the invitations from Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra and Bashundhara

New Zealand claim miracle one-run Test win over England

Neil Wagner has taken took four wickets and held two crucial catches as New Zealand pulled off a 'Mission Improbable' by beating England by one run in the second Test on a nerve-jangling day five after being made to follow on. It was only the fourth win in the history of Test

Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards

World Cup winner Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbappé again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain’s Alexia Putellas for a second straight year. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic

Manchester United win League Cup for first trophy in six years

Manchester United have completed a 2-0 over Newcastle United to win the English League Cup and end a six-year wait for a trophy. A goal from United’s Brazilian midfielder Casimero and an own goal from Newcastle’s Sven Botman were enough to guide the Manchester side home in

Argentina’s River Plate delegates sit with Bashundhara Kings

A three-member delegate of Argentina Primera Division club Club Atletico River Plate sat in a meeting with higher officials of Bashundhara Kings on this morning (Feb 27). The delegation team arrived in Dhaka on Monday to sit with higher officials of the top five clubs of Bangladesh

Australia wins sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title 

Australia has won a sixth Women’s T20 World Cup title after defeating South Africa by 19 runs at Newlands on Sunday, with an unbeaten half-century from Player of the Match Beth Mooney ensuring the defending champions secured a coveted three-peat. The hosts fell short of the

PM opens Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games 2023

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina opened the final round of Sheikh Kamal 2nd Bangladesh Youth Games 2023 on Sunday (Feb 26) evening. She raised the curtain of the final phase of the youth games at the Bangladesh Army Stadium in the capital after successful completion of the inter-upazila

Cristiano Ronaldo scores another hat trick as Al-Nassr go two points clear

It is looking increasingly likely that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to shoot Al-Nassr to the Roshn Super League title as the Portuguese star scored his second hat trick in three games as the league leaders defeated Damac 3-0 away from home on Saturday. The 38-year-old has netted eight

Real Madrid score late to draw with 10-man Atletico

There was more of the same in the latest Madrid derby at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Again, Real Madrid avoided defeat. Again, Atletico Madrid complained about the refereeing. Madrid scored late to draw 1-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday, and extend their unbeaten streak against

Rain halts England dominance of New Zealand

Second Test, Wellington, (day two of five) England 435-8 dec: Brook 186, Root 153*; Henry 4-100 New Zealand 138-7: Latham 35; Anderson 3-37, Leach 3-45 New Zealand are 297 runs behind England's dominance of New Zealand was only halted by rain on day two of the second Test

Former Real Madrid star Marcelo makes Fluminense return

Brazilian defender Marcelo moved to Fluminense. The player signed a contract until the end of 2024.  The player returned to his club, where he began his professional career. Marcelo signed a contract until the end of 2024 with the possibility of an extension for another year.

Andy Murray saves five match points to reach Qatar Open final

Andy Murray produced another remarkable comeback from the brink of defeat, saving five match points to beat Jiri Lehecka and reach the Qatar Open final. The Briton, 35, beat the talented Czech youngster 6-0 3-6 7-6 (8-6) in yet another fluctuating match in Doha. Murray saved two

South Africa make history to reach Women’s T20 WC final

It was meant to be a walkover for England – a suggestion that had riled the South Africa captain, Sune Luus, before this semi-final. “Oh, that’s great, there’s no pressure on us then, we can just go out and enjoy it,” she had bristled at one reporter during

Spain's Ramos retires from international football

Spain's 2010 World Cup-winner Sergio Ramos says he is retiring from international football with a "heavy heart" after being told he will not be picked by new boss Luis de la Fuente. The 36-year-old Paris St-Germain defender is Spain's most capped player of all time

England cricket team arrives in Dhaka

The England cricket team arrived in Dhaka on Friday (Feb 24) morning.  The England team will play three ODIs and three T20Is against Bangladesh, starting from March 1. The first two ODIs will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on March 1 and 3. 

Man Utd beat Barca to reach Europa League last 16

Manchester United produced a memorable second-half comeback to reach the Europa League last 16 and knock out Barcelona in the process. Brazilian duo Fred and Antony, who came on as a half-time substitute, both drilled home low first-time shots in front of an ecstatic Stretford End.

Bashundhara Sports Complex set to create precedence in Asia

The gallery was full to the brim due to heavy turnout of the spectators during tournament between Bashundhara Kings and Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra. The followers were heard shouting and clapping in appreciation of their favourite players. It was the situation of “The Kings

Sourav Ganguly arrives in Dhaka

Former Indian cricket captain and also former president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Sourav Ganguly arrived in Bangladesh. He arrived in Dhaka by a flight that landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 3:20pm today (Feb 23). The cricket legend was