Bangladesh make superb start to tri-nation series by beating Pakistan
Bangladesh have begun their journey in the Under-19 women’s tri-nation series with a win. In the first match of the series, the Bangladesh Under-19 women’s cricket team beat hosts Pakistan by 30 runs on their own soil. Batting first,…
World Cup qualifier to begin in February, South Africa and Namibia to host
The ICC has announced the schedule a year before the start of the World Cup. The tournament’s qualifier will be held before qualification for the main round. South Africa and Namibia will jointly host the matches between 26 February and 21 March…
Parthiv Patel takes a dig at Pakistan after seeing World Cup schedule
The ICC has published the schedule and format of the ODI World Cup to be held next year. Being in the same group in the published schedule, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to meet. However, recent times have not been going well for Babar Azam,…
Work on Jibanananda Das Stadium nearing completion, hopes of cricket returning in December
After a long wait, the possibility has arisen of Barishal returning to the big stage of national cricket. The re-renovation work of Kabi Jibanananda Das Stadium on the bank of the Kirtankhola river in the city is already about 80 per cent complete. Those…
India, Pakistan and Australia together in World Cup ‘Group A’
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group as defending champions Australia in the ODI World Cup to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia next year. A new three-stage format is being introduced at this 14-team global event,…
Teenage athletes are China’s new strength at Asian Games
Behind China’s long-standing dominance at the Asian Games, not only government investment but also the coordinated efforts of families, schools and sports federations are playing a big role. The success of 12-year-old skateboarder Cao Siqi at this…
Injured Raphinha ruled out, will not play for Brazil against India
Brazil will be without Raphinha in the international friendly against India. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has released the forward, who picked up an injury to his right thigh in the last match against Australia, from the national team camp…
New formation for Messi-less Argentina, Scaloni faces big test in picking XI
Argentina are set to take the field for the first time since the 2026 Fifa World Cup. The Albiceleste will not have Lionel Messi for the match against Bolivia on Thursday. How the attack will be set up without Messi is the biggest talking point before…
‘I waited three years’ — Virandeep rues not getting to play against Bangladesh
Malaysian cricketer Virandeep Singh has expressed disappointment after the Asian Games quarter-final match against Bangladesh was abandoned due to rain. The match could not even be started on Tuesday because of continuous rain at the Zhejiang University…
Bangladesh face Malaysia in Asian Games quarter-final tomorrow
Malaysia have become champions of Group B as their match against Oman was abandoned because of rain. As a result, Malaysia will be Bangladesh’s opponents in the quarter-final of the Asian Games cricket competition. The match will be held at Korogi…