Wicketkeeper-batsman Jakir Ali Anik was drafted into the Bangladesh T20 squad for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka as a replacement for off-spinner Aliss Al Islam, who sustained a finger injury while representing Comilla Victorians in the recently concluded Bangladesh

Saudi Arabia, the only contender to host the 2034 World Cup, has formally launched its bid for the tournament. The Gulf Kingdom became the sole bidder in October when Australia pulled out of the race hours before Fifa's deadline for declarations of interest. A Fifa congress will

Lazio had three players sent off as they lost to AC Milan in Serie A. Luca Pellegrini was the first to see red after fouling Christian Pulisic to earn a second booking. Noah Okafor hit an 88th-minute winner for AC Milan from 16 yards after a double save from keeper Ivan Provedel.

Kylian Mbappe was replaced at half-time and watched the second half with his mother in the stands as Paris St-Germain drew at his former club Monaco. Mbappe, PSG's all-time top scorer with 244 goals, has agreed a deal to join Real Madrid at the end of the season. Boss Luis

Coverage: Watch live on BBC TV, BBC iPlayer and online; Listen to commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra & BBC Sounds; Live text and video highlights on the BBC Sport website and app. American Christian Coleman says he is "stepping into his prime" after beating Noah Lyles

Tamim Iqbal-led Fortune Barishal defeated Comilla Victorians to win their maiden BPL title.  Barishal beat Comilla by 6 wickets in the title clash at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka on Friday. Before that, Barishal did not have to struggle much to chase the target of 150

Cumilla Victorians today (March 1) posted a total of 154 runs before Fortune Barishal in the final game of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).  Earlier, Fortune Barishal captain Tamim Iqbal won the toss and elected to field first in the BPL 2024 final against the Comilla

Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood created history on Friday as they combined for Australia's highest 10th wicket partnership in Test cricket against New Zealand. The pair terrorised New Zealand's bowling attack during the morning session of the second day in Wellington as they

Talismanic all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan officially joined Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club Limited for the upcoming Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, scheduled to start on March 9. Shakib along with Yasir Ali, Ripon Mondal and Tipu Sultan joined Sheikh Jamal through an online process

Bashundhara Group has clinched the title of CPDL Rubicon City Corporate Sports Carnival in badminton and foosball. It was a top corporate battle of 103 teams from 28 organisations starting on 15 February. The event ended on 28 February, read a press release. In the male badminton

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) have named a 17-member squad for the T20I leg of the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.  Charith Asalanka will lead the side in the first two T20Is in the absence of regular captain Wanindu Hasaranga, who will serve a two-match ban for breaching the ICC Code of

Comilla Victorians captain Liton Das was fined 15% of his match fees for a Level 1 breach of the BCB Code of Conduct on Wednesday.  The player was penalised for CoC violation during his team’s Bangladesh Premier League qualifier one match against Rangpur Riders in Mirpur on

Conor Gallagher scored a last-minute winner as Chelsea snatched a dramatic victory over Leeds United to move into the FA Cup quarter-finals. A thrilling fifth-round tie at Stamford Bridge looked to be heading towards extra time before the England international was free in the penalty

Spain claimed their second major trophy in six months by beating France to win the inaugural Women's Nations League. La Roja beat England in the World Cup final in August and goals from Aitana Bonmati and Mariona Caldentey gave them a comfortable victory in Seville. Ballon

Manchester United booked an FA Cup quarter-final with old rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford next month thanks to Casemiro's 89th-minute winner against Nottingham Forest. The Brazilian dashed in to flick home Bruno Fernandes' free-kick, although the goal was only given after a

Teenager Jayden Danns called it "the best day of my life" after scoring twice off the bench as Liverpool beat Southampton to set up an FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester United. There was also a dream debut for Danns' fellow 18-year-old Lewis Koumas, who opened the

Fortune Barishal did not have to struggle much to chase the target of 150 runs set by Rangpur Riders in the fight to reach the final of the Bangladesh Premeir League (BPL) on Wednesday night. They will face Comilla Victorians in the final to beheld on 1 March. These two teams were also

Bangladesh are slated to host the Indian women's cricket team for a five-match T20I series at home starting April 28 as part of their preparation ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 to be played in October. Following the Women’s Premier League (WPL), India is set

Namibia's Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton broke the record for the fastest century in T20 international cricket with a 33-ball hundred against Nepal. The 22-year-old hit 11 fours and eight sixes before falling for 101 off 36 deliveries in Kirtipur, Nepal. Nepal's Kushal Malla, who

Erling Haaland scored five in a stunning display of finishing as holders Manchester City thrashed Luton to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. It was the Norwegian's eighth hat-trick for City and he also became the first player to score five in a game twice for the club. City