Bangladesh to conclude playoff series against Pakistan Sunday
Bangladesh will face Pakistan tomorrow (November 16) in the final match of their three-match playoff series at the Maulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium. Trailing 2-0 in the series, the home side will take the field only to complete the formality, as four-time world champions Pakistan have already secured their spot in the FIH World Cup Qualifiers. Pakistan confirmed qualification with a...
Bangladesh declare at 587, lead Ireland by 301 in Sylhet Test
Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a brilliant 114-ball century as Bangladesh declared their first innings at 587 for 8, taking a commanding 301-run lead over Ireland on the third day of the Sylhet Test. Shanto’s 100, laced with 14 boundaries, anchored a 98-run stand with Litton Das, who added a quickfire 60 off 66 balls. Despite regular wickets, the hosts piled on over 250 runs in two...
Bangladesh face Nepal in FIFA friendly tonight
Bangladesh will take on Nepal in a lone FIFA International friendly match at the National Stadium today (November 13), with kickoff set for 8:00 pm. The match serves as preparation for both sides ahead of their upcoming AFC Asian Cup qualifiers — Bangladesh face India at home on November 18, while Nepal meet Malaysia the same day. Leicester City’s Hamza Choudhury and Canada-based Samit...
Alcaraz edges Fritz to near No.1; Musetti stuns de Minaur
Carlos Alcaraz edged Taylor Fritz in a high-quality three-setter at the ATP Finals in Turin on Tuesday to move within one win of securing the year-end No. 1 ranking, while Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti thrilled the home crowd with a comeback victory over Alex de Min The top-seeded Spaniard recovered from a set down to beat the American 6-7 (2-7) 7-5 6-3 in two hours 48 minutes. The result...
2026 World Cup will ‘definitely’ be my last: Ronaldo
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says the 2026 World Cup will “definitely” be his last, adding that he expects to retire from football within “one or two years.” Speaking at the Tourism Summit in Riyadh, the 40-year-old forward confirmed he intends to appear at the tournament in Canada, Mexico and the United States—his sixth World Cup—before stepping away from the international...
Bangladesh dismiss Ireland for 286 in Sylhet Test
Bangladesh needed just 14 balls on the second morning in Sylhet to wrap up Ireland’s first innings for 286 runs, after resuming play with the visitors on 270 for 8. Taijul Islam struck early to dismiss Matthew Humphrey, before Hasan Mahmud cleaned up Barry McCarthy to end the innings. Hasan finished with 2 for 47, while debutant Hasan Murad continued to impress with two wickets of his own....
Ireland elect to bat against Bangladesh in first test
Ireland have won the toss and elected to bat first in the opening Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet. Winning the toss is seen as advantageous for the visitors, as batting fourth on this pitch is expected to be challenging. Bangladesh, known for their strong performance in home conditions, will pose a stiff challenge for the Irish side. The pitch is likely to offer decent batting conditions on...
Bangladesh–India tickets sell out in three minutes
All general-stand tickets for Bangladesh’s AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India on November 18 sold out within three minutes of going on sale at 2 pm today via online platform Quicket. The Bangladesh Football Federation said 18,000 general tickets were snapped up “in the blink of an eye”, underscoring intense fan interest in the regional rivalry. BFF competitions committee chairman...
Shanto explains return as Bangladesh Test captain
Najmul Hossain Shanto has clarified why he has resumed the Bangladesh Test captaincy on the eve of the two-match series against Ireland starting in Sylhet on Monday (November 11). Shanto, who relinquished the role after the Colombo Test in June—saying then it was in the team’s best interests—said circumstances had changed after talks with the Bangladesh Cricket Board. “With...
Rybakina stuns Sabalenka to win record £4m WTA Finals
Elena Rybakina clinched the richest prize in women’s tennis, defeating world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (7-0) to win the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia and bank a record £3.98m. Rybakina, 26, dominated the opening set with 16 winners and a single break, then saved two set points at 4-5 in the second before sweeping the tiebreak to love. The victory—her sixth over Sabalenka—will lift...
Messi hits 894 goals, 400 assists as Miami routs Nashville
Inter Miami crushed Nashville 4–0 at home on Saturday (November 8) to win the playoff series 2–1 and advance in the MLS postseason, setting up a clash with FC Cincinnati. At 38, Lionel Messi delivered a vintage display. He struck twice before halftime—first with a trademark burst and finish from outside the box, then by turning in a low cross like a classic No. 9—to move his career...
BCB launches probe into Jahanara’s sexual harassment claims
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formed an independent committee to investigate sexual harassment allegations made by former Bangladesh women’s team pacer Jahanara Alam. In a statement issued on Thursday, the board said the panel has been asked to submit its report and recommendations within 15 working days. “The BCB has noted with concern the allegations reported in the media by...
FIFA unveils annual Peace Prize ahead of World Cup draw
FIFA has launched a new annual “FIFA Peace Prize” to honour “exceptional actions for peace,” with the inaugural award to be presented on Wednesday (December 5) during the 2026 World Cup final draw at Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center. The prize will be bestowed each year “on behalf of fans from all around the world,” the governing body said. Announcing the initiative on...
Yamal rescues Barça; Man City rout Dortmund
Barcelona salvaged a 3–3 draw after trailing three times against Club Brugge in a pulsating Champions League tie in Belgium on Wednesday, with teenage winger Lamine Yamal repeatedly inspiring the visitors. Hansi Flick’s side were stretched throughout as the hosts tore through the back line. Winger Carlos Forbs netted twice for Brugge, while Nicolò Tresoldi set up the opener and Christos...
Nashville beat Miami; Messi late, series to Game 3
Lionel Messi’s late strike could not save Inter Miami as Nashville SC won 2–1 on Saturday to level their MLS Cup first-round series and force a decisive Game 3 in Florida. Sam Surridge put the hosts ahead from the penalty spot in the ninth minute after goalkeeper Rocco Ríos Novo hesitated coming off his line. Josh Bauer doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time, sliding in a finish from...
Mbappé brace as Madrid crush Valencia 4–0 in La Liga
Kylian Mbappé struck twice as Real Madrid thrashed Valencia 4–0 on Saturday to tighten their hold on top spot in La Liga and move seven points clear. Jude Bellingham and Álvaro Carreras added goals as Madrid claimed a 13th win in 14 matches across all competitions this season. Mbappé opened on 19 minutes from the spot after a VAR-confirmed handball by César Tárrega, then volleyed...
Sinner routs Zverev to reach Paris final, eyes No.1
Jannik Sinner demolished Alexander Zverev 6-0, 6-1 to surge into the Paris Masters final on Saturday and move within one win of reclaiming the world No.1 ranking. The Italian needed just over an hour to overwhelm the defending champion, extending his indoor hard-court streak to 25 matches. He will face Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in Sunday’s title match after the ninth seed...
New champion to be crowned in women’s ODI cricket
A new champion will be crowned in women’s one-day international cricket on Sunday (November 2), with India and South Africa set to contest the ICC Women’s World Cup final in Navi Mumbai — a title match that features neither Australia nor England, the format’s traditional powerhouses. Both finalists advance to the semi-finals. India stunned holders Australia in a record chase inspired...
Women’s Hockey tournament begins tomorrow
The BRACK Bank Aparajeyo Alo Women’s Hockey tournament kicks off tomorrow (Nov 2) at the Rajshahi zone, with two opening matches scheduled. Joypurhat district will face Rajshahi district at 1:15 pm, followed by Dinajpur district taking on Thakurgaon district at 3:00 pm. A total of 18 district teams, divided into four zones—Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Jashore, and Cumilla—will participate in...