Wednesday, 02 Apr, 2025

Sports

India beat Australia to reach Champions Trophy final

India showcased resilience and composure to book their place in the Champions Trophy final, overcoming Australia by four wickets in Dubai today (March 4). Chasing a target of 265, India faced early setbacks with skipper Rohit Sharma and opener Shubman Gill departing within the first

Navarro clinches Merida Open with rare 6-0, 6-0 victory

American tennis star Emma Navarro etched her name into the record books with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over Emiliana Arango in the Merida Open final in Mexico. The world No. 8 and tournament top seed needed just 55 minutes to secure the second WTA title of her career, maintaining

Rahane named Kolkata Knight Riders captain for IPL 2025

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed experienced top-order batter Ajinkya Rahane as their captain for the 2025 season. The 36-year-old replaces Shreyas Iyer, who has moved to Punjab Kings after being released by KKR. Meanwhile,

India, Australia set for high-stakes Champions Trophy semifinal

India and Australia face off today (March 4) in the first semifinal of the Champions Trophy, pitting the tournament favorites against the reigning 50-over world champions.  The match is set to begin at 3:00 pm (Bangladesh time) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE.

Leno’s shootout heroics knock Man Utd out of FA Cup

Fulham goalkeeper Bernd Leno emerged as the hero, making two crucial saves in a dramatic penalty shootout to eliminate Manchester United from the FA Cup. With both sides converting their first three spot-kicks, Leno denied Victor Lindelof before Fulham captain Antonee Robinson

Bangladesh women suffer back-to-back defeats against UAE

The Bangladesh women's football team ended their two-match friendly series against the United Arab Emirates with identical 3-1 defeats. In the second match at the UAE Football Association Ground, Bangladesh conceded twice in the first half.  Captain Nouf Aladwan opened the

Helal resigns as SAFF general secretary

Anwarul Haque Helal has stepped down as the general secretary of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), with his resignation set to take effect on April 1. Helal, whose contract was renewed earlier this year, cited personal reasons for his decision.  Speaking to

India beat New Zealand to secure semi-final clash with Australia

India secured a commanding 44-run victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage encounter of the Champions Trophy, booking a semi-final showdown against Australia. Chasing a target of 250 on a sluggish Dubai pitch, New Zealand fell short, managing only 205 before being bowled

Isco inspires Betis' 2-1 comeback against Real Madrid

Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion on Saturday. The former Madrid player delivered a corner kick that was headed in by fellow midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the

Shakib to represent Asian Stars, not Bangladesh Tigers

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to represent Asian Stars in the upcoming Asian Legends League, which will run from March 10 to 18. The tournament will feature five teams: Bangladesh Tigers, Indian Royals, Afghanistan Pathans, Sri Lankan Lions, and Asian Stars.

Bangladesh, UAE women set for final friendly match tomorrow

The Bangladesh women’s national football team will aim to regain some pride as they take on the host United Arab Emirates (UAE) in their second and final friendly match tomorrow (March 2) at the UAE Football Association (Pitch 1) ground in Dubai. The match will kick off at 10 pm

Australia confirm ICC Champions Trophy semis; Afghanistan on Brink

Australia secured their place in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinals after their final group-stage match against Afghanistan was abandoned due to persistent rain and a soggy outfield. World Cup champions Australia, who had set a record chase of 352 runs against England in their

Bangladesh team returns home after Champions Trophy disappointment

The Bangladesh cricket team returned home with heavy hearts after their campaign in the 2025 Champions Trophy ended in the group stage.  Led by Nazmul Hossain Shantanu, the team arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport around 11 pm on Friday, bearing the weight of their

Juan Lescano Joins Bashundhara Kings

Bashundhara Kings have made a surprise signing to strengthen their attack by bringing in Juan Lescano, a former youth player for Real Madrid and Liverpool.  Lescano’s name has been registered with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on the final day of the mid-season

Bangladesh boys make history at World Junior Tennis

Bangladesh has made history by securing a place in the final round of the ITF World Junior Tennis Championship (U-14) for the first time.  Competing in the Asia regional qualifiers in Bahrain, Bangladesh earned their spot in the finals with a dominant 2-0 victory over Hong Kong in

Liverpool extend lead at top with victory over Newcastle

Liverpool tightened their grip on the Premier League title race with a commanding 2-0 victory over Newcastle, extending their lead at the top to 13 points. With second-placed Arsenal held to a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest, Arne Slot’s men capitalized on the opportunity at

Haaland scores on return as Man City edge past Spurs

Erling Haaland marked his comeback with a goal as Manchester City secured a crucial win against Tottenham Hotspur, strengthening their push for a top-four finish. City started brightly and took the lead in the 12th minute when Haaland, left unmarked, calmly slotted Jeremy Doku’s

Afghanistan knock England out of Champions Trophy

ICC Champions Trophy 2025  Afghanistan VS England Played at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on 26 February 2025  Afghanistan 325/7 (Ibrahim Zadran 177, Azmatullah Omarzai 41, Mohammad Nabi 40, Hashmatullah Shahidi 40, Jofra Archer 3/64, Liam Livingstone 2/28)  England 317 All Out

Bangladesh women's team falls to UAE in opening friendly

Eighteen footballers, including members of the SAFF-winning squad, have been left out of the Bangladesh women's national football team following a revolt. In response, head coach Peter Butler has assembled a new squad, relying on young talents to represent the country. “This

Australia-S Africa match washed out at Champions Trophy

Australia’s Champions Trophy group-stage match against South Africa was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to relentless rain in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Match officials inspected the conditions and consulted with ground staff around 11:45 GMT before officially calling off