Friday, 17 Jan, 2025

Sports

Afif, Miraj script milestone setting win of Bangladesh 

Bangladesh VS Afghanistan ODI Series 2022 1st Match Played at SBNCS, Dhaka on 23 February 2022  Bangladesh 219/ 6 in 48.5 Overs (Afif Hossain 93*54, Mehedy Hasan Miraz 81*, Fareed Haq Farooqi 4/54) beat Afghanistan 215 All Out in 49.1 Overs ( Nazibullah Zadran 67 , Rahmat Shah 34

Afif, Miraz rescue Bangladesh in 1st ODI against Afghanistan

The record partnership of Afif Hossain and Mehidy Hasan Miraz helped the team Bangladesh beat the visiting Afghanistan by 4 wickets in the three-match ODI series opener at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. Earlier, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi

1st ODI: Bangladesh restrict Afghanistan to 215 runs

The visiting Afghanistan have set a 216-run target for Bangladesh in the three-match ODI series opener at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. Earlier, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first.  They, however, have

Chelsea take command of Champions League tie against Lille 

Chelsea took control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lille with a comfortable victory at Stamford Bridge. Kai Havertz headed in Hakim Ziyech's corner after eight minutes and Christian Pulisic was the beneficiary of a superb run and pass from N'Golo Kante in the

1st ODI: Afghanistan facing Bangladesh bowlers 

The visiting Afghanistan are facing Bangladesh bowlers in the three-match ODI series opener at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. Earlier, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first.  They have scored 113 runs for

Dubai Tennis Championships: Djokovic returns with win over Musetti

Novak Djokovic says he had the "best possible experience" in returning with a win at the Dubai Tennis Championships in his first match since being involved in a vaccination and visa saga in the build-up to the Australian Open. The world number one became the focus of a global

Afghanistan Would Prove Hard Nut To Crack

A very strong Afghanistan team would take on Bangladesh at their impregnable venue Sher-e Bangladesh National Cricket Stadium (SBNCS) for a 2 matches important T20 series. It would a keen contest as both are direct qualifiers in the ICC T20 world cup 2022.  Afghanistan having some

Leaders Real Madrid move seven points clear 

Real Madrid laboured to victory over struggling Alaves to move seven points clear at the top of La Liga. Carlo Ancelotti's side failed to create any clear-cut chances in the first half but broke the deadlock on 63 minutes through Marco Asensio's curling strike. The home fans

Liverpool come from behind to beat Norwich 

Liverpool staged a second-half comeback against a resilient Norwich side to keep their Premier League title hopes alive with an eighth successive win in all competitions. The Reds had threatened the Norwich goal countless times but they were stunned into emergency action moments after

Neymar misses penalty in shock PSG defeat 

Paris St-Germain lost in the league for just the second time this season as Nantes profited from a superb opening 45 minutes to upset the leaders. Mauricio Pochettino's side - unbeaten in Ligue 1 since October - fell behind to a smart Randal Kolo Muani finish. Nantes keeper

Tottenham claim dramatic win at Man City

Harry Kane's stoppage-time goal gave Tottenham a stunning victory over Premier League leaders Manchester City in a chaotic finale at Etihad Stadium. City thought they had rescued a point moments earlier when Riyad Mahrez converted a penalty awarded after a VAR review, but there was

Bangladesh Starts Favourite Against Strong Afghanistan

Relatively stronger, a bit better-prepared Bangladesh starts three matches ODI series against strong emerging, hard nut to crack Afghanistan on 23 February 2022 at port city Chattogram.  The first match followed by 2nd and 3rd would also be played at the same venue on 25th and

Rohit Sharma named India Test captain

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named Rohit Sharma the captain for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.  The Indian opener has already been leading the side in the limited-overs format and chief selector Chetan Sharma insisted that Rohit will lead the

1st Test: New Zealand thrash South Africa by an innings and 276 runs

New Zealand claimed a rare victory over South Africa on Saturday, wrapping up the first Test by a comprehensive innings and 276 runs in just seven sessions in Christchurch. It is only the fifth time in 46 Tests since 1932 that New Zealand have beaten South Africa with their last victory

Comilla Victorians, Deserving Winners of BPL 2022 

BPL2022  Final Played at SBNCS Dhaka on 18 February 2022 Comilla Victorians (CV) 151/9 (Sunil Narine 57, Moeen Ali 38, Abu Hider 19, Mujeeb Ur Rahman 2/27, Shafiqul Islam 2/31)  Fortune Barisal (FB) 150/8 (Shykat Ali 58, Chris Gayle 33, Sunil Narin 2/15, Tanvir Islam 2/25)

Man Utd to work with Bashundhara Academy

Bashundhara Kings on Thursday have set a milestone in the domestic stage hosting a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match tier match at its dedicated home venue for the first time in the country’s history. Bashundhara Kings also made a winning start in the historical match at

Bashundhara Kings make winning start in historic match

Bashundhara Kings made a winning start in a historical match at their den named ‘Bashundhara Kings Arena’, the home stadium of Bashundhara Sports Complex on Thursday.  A new era began in the country’s domestic football when defending champions Bashundhara Kings

India reports 30,757 Covid cases, 541 deaths in 24-hr

With 30,757 people testing positive for the coronavirus infection in a day, India's total tally of cases rose to 4,27,54,315. The recovery rate crossed the 98 per cent-mark again, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death count has climbed to

Coman hits late leveller to rescue Bayern against Salzburg

Six-time winners Bayern Munich needed a late Kingsley Coman equaliser to avoid a shock last-16 first-leg defeat at an impressive Red Bull Salzburg. Winger Coman ghosted in at the far post in the 90th minute and converted following Thomas Muller's flick. Salzburg substitute

Late goals put Liverpool in charge against Inter Milan 

Liverpool took a huge step towards the Champions League quarter-finals after scoring two late goals against Inter Milan in the San Siro. The Reds looked set for a goalless draw in the first leg in Italy until Brazil forward Roberto Firmino got on the end of Andrew Robertson's