Friday, 27 Dec, 2024

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Pakistan's likely schedule for home Test series against Bangladesh

The schedule for the upcoming two-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh has been revealed, as confirmed by sources on Thursday. The Bangladesh cricket team is set to arrive in Pakistan on August 17, with the first Test match scheduled to begin on August 21. The second match

Argentina beats Ecuador on penalties

World champions Argentina reached the last four of the Copa America but needed a penalty shoot-out win to get past Ecuador after the game ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. A Lisandro Martinez header had put Argentina 1-0 up just before the break but Kevin Rodriguez headed in a stoppage-time

Shakib undecided on Bangladesh's tour of India participation

Bangladesh's experienced left-arm spin all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan expressed uncertainty about his participation in the team's upcoming tour of India, which is set to take place later this year.  The tour, scheduled from September 19 to October 12, will see Bangladesh

Manchester United to cut 250 jobs

Manchester United are to cut 250 jobs as part of a determination to slash costs and scrap some "non-essential" activities. United director Sir Dave Brailsford has led a wide-ranging review of club operations since Ineos’ co-ownership of the club was confirmed in

Sinner wins epic Italian showdown against Berrettini

Jannik Sinner was the winner of an epic Italian showdown on Centre Court as he defeated Matteo Berrettini to reach the third round at Wimbledon. The world number one needed three tie-breaks to triumph 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-4) 2-6 7-7 (7-4) in a closely-contested encounter that ended just 27

Copa America quarter-final: Messi struggling, Nunez firing

The Copa America has reached the quarter-final stage and most of the big hitters still remain, with Brazil, Argentina, Colombia and Uruguay among the teams looking to find a path through the knockout stages. But the United States, who are hosting the tournament, have been knocked out

McLaughlin-Levrone breaks world record for fifth time

Defending Olympic champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone broke her own 400m hurdles world record as she qualified for the Paris Olympics on Sunday at the US trials in Oregon. McLaughlin-Levrone, 24, recorded a time of 50.65 seconds, which was 0.03secs faster than her previous best when she

Boycott reveals second cancer diagnosis

Former England captain Sir Geoffrey Boycott has been diagnosed with throat cancer for the second time and will have surgery. Boycott, 83, was told last week the cancer had returned, having been treated for the illness in 2002 with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Boycott will have

Turkey beat Austria in absorbing Euro 2024 last-16 tie

Merih Demiral scored twice - including the quickest knockout-stage goal in European Championship history - as Turkey stunned Austria to set up a quarter-final with the Netherlands. This was arguably the best game of the tournament so far, a thrilling winner-takes-all tie played in

Netherlands see off Romania to reach quarter-finals

Substitute Donyell Malen scored twice and Cody Gakpo got his third goal of Euro 2024 to help the Netherlands see off a spirited Romania and reach the quarter-finals of the tournament for the first time in 16 years. Liverpool forward Gakpo opened the scoring with a brilliant finish

Brazil into Copa America quarters after Colombia draw

Colombia came from behind to grab a 1-1 draw with Brazil on Tuesday, ensuring their qualification to the Copa America quarterfinals as group winners. An equalizer from Daniel Munoz in first half stoppage time was enough to earn Colombia a share of the spoils after Raphinha had fired

Taskin apologies for missing team bus ahead of India game

As Bangladesh move forward, the incident with Taskin Ahmed serves as a reminder of the challenges teams face in maintaining discipline and unity under the pressures of international competition. Bangladesh’s pace bowler and T20I vice-captain, Taskin Ahmed, recently apologised to

Late own goal sends France into Euro 2024 quarter-finals

A late own goal by Jan Vertonghen sent France into the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 at Belgium's expense. A game that had lacked quality and excitement for large periods looked destined for extra time, but a shot by substitute Randal Kolo Muani deflected off Vertonghen with five

Tears to triumph for Ronaldo as Portugal beat Slovenia on penalties

Cristiano Ronaldo was left in tears after his penalty was saved in extra time but Portugal still progressed to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 following a dramatic shootout victory over Slovenia. Portugal's superstar captain saw his penalty kept out by Atletico Madrid goalkeeper

ICC names 6 Indians in T20 World Cup 2024 team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) concluded the T20 World Cup 2024 by announcing the team of the tournament for the 2024 edition.  The Indian cricket team, which defeated South Africa in the final, saw as many as 6 names making the cut while surprisingly there was no place

Ecuador reach Copa quarters, Mexico out after 0-0 draw

Ecuador secured a place in the Copa América quarterfinals on Sunday after grinding out a 0-0 draw with Mexico, which bowed out of the tournament after finishing third in Group B. Ecuador, who finished level with Mexico on four points but progress to the last eight thanks to a

Spain beat Georgia to set up Germany quarter-final

Spain set up a blockbuster quarter-final tie with Euro 2024 hosts Germany by surviving an early scare to ease past Georgia. Playing in their first major tournament, Georgia had to soak up heavy pressure from Spain early on but stunned those watching on at Cologne Stadium when they took

England beat Slovakia to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Jude Bellingham produced a moment of genius to keep England in Euro 2024 as they survived another desperate display and a huge scare to beat Slovakia in dramatic fashion to reach the last eight. England were seconds away from an embarrassing exit in Gelsenkirchen as Slovakia defended a

Switzerland stun Italy to reach Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Holders Italy made a limp exit from Euro 2024 as a sparkling display from Switzerland helped them set up a potential quarter-final meeting with England. The Swiss dominated from the start and took a deserved lead when the impressive Ruben Vargas crossed for Remo Freuler, who took a

Germany beat Denmark to reach quarters

Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz scored as Euro 2024 hosts Germany reached the quarter-finals by beating Denmark in a game that was interrupted by a spectacular storm. The last-16 tussle at Borussia Dortmund's Westfalenstadion was suspended for around 20 minutes towards the end of the