Wednesday, 03 Sep, 2025

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Bangladesh U19 team flys to England for ODI Series

With fresh ambitions and new challenges ahead, Bangladesh’s Under-19 cricket team has left for England to contest a five-match One-Day International series.  The squad departed on Saturday night (August 31). Led by captain Azizul Hakim Tamim, the young Tigers will begin

Bangladesh beats India 4-3 in U-17 SAFF clash

Bangladesh defeated India 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in their sixth and final match of the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 on Sunday at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. India had already secured the championship after defeating Bangladesh in the first leg, while

Asia Cup matches pushed back by 30 minutes amid UAE heat

The schedule of the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates has been revised, with the start time of 18 out of 19 matches pushed back by half an hour to cope with extreme heat conditions. According to the new timings, most matches will now begin at 6:30pm local time (8:30pm

Tamim Iqbal to contest BCB elections

Former Bangladesh cricket captain and star opener Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that he will contest in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, putting an end to weeks of speculation. Speaking to local media, Tamim said there was a “very good chance” of his

National Youth Championship begins in Munshiganj

The Festival of Youth National Football Championship 2025 officially kicked off today at Munshiganj Stadium, marking the start of a nationwide celebration of youth and football. Organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports,

Bangladesh thrash Chinese Taipei in Asia Cup Hockey

Bangladesh bounced back from their previous defeat to beat Chinese Taipei 8-3 in their second Pool B match of the eight-team Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, on Saturday. The Tigers took an early lead when Md Abdullah scored a

Bangladesh meet India in final SAFF U-17 match tomorrow

Bangladesh will lock horns with India in their final match of the four-nation SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship tomorrow (Sunday) at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The match kicks off at 3 pm Bangladesh time. In the day’s second fixture, Nepal will take on host

Bangladesh lose to Malaysia in Asia Cup opener

Bangladesh suffered a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia in their opening Pool B match of the eight-team Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 at Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, today. After a scoreless first quarter, Ashraful Islam put Bangladesh ahead by converting a penalty

Bangladesh U-17 women face Bhutan in SAFF Championship today

The Bangladesh U-17 women’s football team will take on hosts Bhutan in their return match of the four-nation SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu today (Aug 29). The match kicks off at 3 pm Bangladesh time, while India will meet Nepal in the

Bangladesh begin T20 series against Netherlands tomorrow

Bangladesh are upbeat to make a winning start when they take on the Netherlands in the first of a three-match T20 International series tomorrow (Saturday) at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The match begins at 6 PM and will be aired live on T Sports. This is the

Fleetwood claims first PGA Tour title with Tour Championship win

Tommy Fleetwood held his composure to clinch the Tour Championship, finally capturing his first PGA Tour victory on his 164th attempt. The 34-year-old Englishman was visibly emotional after sinking the decisive putt on the 18th green, celebrating with arms aloft as fans chanted his

Mbappe double seals Real Madrid win at Oviedo

Kylian Mbappe struck twice as Real Madrid maintained their flawless start to the La Liga season with a convincing victory over Oviedo. Mbappe, who had netted the winner against Osasuna in the opening fixture, extended his tally to three goals in two matches. He opened the scoring eight

Shakib Al Hasan makes T20 history with 500 wickets

Shakib Al Hasan etched his name into cricketing history in Antigua, becoming the first cricketer to claim 500 wickets and score over 7,000 runs in T20 cricket.  The milestone came during the Caribbean Premier League, where Shakib starred with both ball and bat for the Antigua and

Ronaldo nets 100th goal for Al-Nassr but loses cup final

Cristiano Ronaldo reached a historic milestone on Saturday, becoming the first player to score 100 goals for Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi club at the start of 2023.  The Portuguese forward achieved the feat during the Saudi Super Cup final against Al-Ahli at Hong Kong Stadium.

Bangladesh Women’s World Cup squad announced amid Rumana’s criticism

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2. The squad features three new faces — wicketkeeper-batter Rubaiya Haider Jhilk, off-spinner Nishita

Washington to host 2026 World Cup draw in December: Trump

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the official draw for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will take place in Washington this December, moving away from the originally anticipated location of Las Vegas. The draw is scheduled for 5 December at the Kennedy Center, a prominent

Alcaraz claims Cincinnati Open title after Sinner retires 

Carlos Alcaraz lifted the Cincinnati Open trophy on Monday after top seed Jannik Sinner retired due to illness, casting doubt over the Italian’s fitness just days before he begins the defence of his US Open crown in New York. The Spanish second seed ended the world number

Caldentey, Smith claim PFA Women’s Player of the Year awards

Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Women’s Player of the Year, while her new teammate Olivia Smith collected the Young Player of the Year prize. United States coach Emma Hayes received the PFA Merit Award in

Salah wins record 3rd PFA Player of the Year award

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win the prestigious award three times. The Egyptian, who joined Liverpool in 2017, enjoyed a stellar campaign last season, finishing as

Rashford debuts as 9-man Mallorca fall to Barcelona victory

Marcus Rashford made his competitive debut for Barcelona as the reigning La Liga champions began their title defence with a contentious 3-0 win over a depleted Mallorca side reduced to nine men. Raphinha opened the scoring with a well-placed header, connecting with a precise cross from