Games to watch on TV and online today
Second XI matches of the National Cricket League are under way at four venues. The games are being shown on the BCB’s YouTube channel. National Cricket League: Second XI Rangpur-Sylhet — 9:30am, YouTube/BCB Mymensingh-Rajshahi — 9:30am, YouTube/BCB…
Messi’s two decades in sky blue and white: A legend’s farewell in statistics
The final chapter of Lionel Messi’s majestic two-decade journey in the Argentina jersey has also been written. Since his debut in international football in 2005, he has set one record after another and brought the team trophies that had long been…
Departing Messi dismisses ‘conspiracy theories’ surrounding the World Cup
Lionel Messi created an emotional moment in his farewell speech to the national team at the historic Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. While the fans in the gallery as well as the players present, including teammate Enzo Fernandez, broke…
Never forgot his roots: the unique example of patriotism Messi leaves behind
As soon as the final whistle blew, the tears of anguish and heavy sorrow of Lionel Messi’s teammates seemed to turn the pitch into a field of mourning. On the other side, the roar of the stadium, the jubilation of the winning supporters and the…
Merino’s brace sinks Croatia, Spain unbeaten in 43 straight matches
Match after match is going by, yet Spain seem to have simply forgotten what defeat is. The reigning Euro and World Cup champions have set a new example by remaining unbeaten in 43 consecutive matches. Spain maintained their superb rhythm by beating…
Messi’s message to teammates at farewell: stay united
Lionel Messi has bid farewell to international football after playing his last match in the Argentina national team jersey. After beating Benin 3-0 in his farewell match, the Argentine superstar said many things to supporters and teammates in an…
‘I will miss the moments’ — emotional Messi at final training session
Just one more match. Lionel Messi will take the field in the Argentina jersey for the last time. Training with his teammates one last time before the farewell, he seemed to look back on a long journey. Those times, filled with familiar faces, countless…
Two hockey teams return home after Asian Games
The Bangladesh national men’s and women’s hockey teams returned home from Japan today after completing their Asian Games tour. The women’s hockey team made history by taking part in the Asian Games for the first time. They finished the…
Four of six on ICC player of the month shortlist are Indians
Indian cricketers had a great month of September. Now recognition of that has come in the nominations for the ICC Player of the Month. Across the women’s and men’s categories, four of the six nominated for the best player of September are…
Harmanpreet Kaur steps down as India captain
Harmanpreet Kaur has announced that she is stepping down from the captaincy of the India women’s cricket team in all three formats. The 37-year-old star batter took the decision to give up the leadership right after leading the team to the titles…