Mirpur Test: Shadman stranded on 99 as bad light stops play
Bad light stopped play early on day one of the Mirpur Test against West Indies with Shadman Islam unbeaten on 99 and Bangladesh on 213 for three.
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Abhishek Sharma's 38-ball 113 seals India series win
Abhishek Sharma hit 113 off 38 balls as India beat New Zealand by eight wickets with 40 balls to spare, taking an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the T20 series.
Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 as Mbappe scores again
Real Madrid beat RB Leipzig 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League, with goals from Bernardo Silva, Arda Guler, Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande.
Luis Enrique on Lamine Yamal: no one wins a Messi comparison
PSG coach Luis Enrique, who coached Messi at Barcelona, says Lamine Yamal should be himself, and that the way to stop him is to keep the ball from Barcelona.
Foden hat-trick, his first in two years, as City rout AEK
Phil Foden scored three as Manchester City beat AEK Athens 5-1 in the Champions League, his first hat-trick in two years after a difficult spell.
Barcelona lose to PSG but set Champions League record
Barcelona lost 4-2 at PSG yet became the first club to start four teenagers against the reigning Champions League holders, according to OptaJoe.
Messi's form at 39 'unbelievable', says Inter Miami coach
Lionel Messi scored twice in four minutes as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1, and coach Cristian Gonzalez said his play at 39 has to be seen to be believed.
FIFA chief Infantino meets BFF officials at Dhaka airport
FIFA president Gianni Infantino met BFF president Tabith Awal at Dhaka airport on his way to Bhutan, and gave early assurance of more funding if needed.
Fakhar Zaman confident Pakistan can win 2027 World Cup
Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman says the team is taking next year’s ODI World Cup in South Africa very seriously and hopes to end its long wait for an ICC title.
Neymar calls Lamine Yamal the best player in the world
Ahead of the 2026 Ballon d’Or in London on 26 October, Neymar has called Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal the best player in the world in an Instagram post.
India's place at SAFF in Dhaka still in doubt
India's squad for next month's SAFF Championship in Dhaka is still unknown, as a New Zealand tour and reluctant clubs leave its plans in doubt.
FIFA president Infantino may transit through Dhaka
FIFA president Gianni Infantino could stop over in Dhaka on his way to Bhutan on Sunday, and the Bangladesh Football Federation is preparing in case he does.
Sehwag's son Aryavir hits 173 with 8 sixes in U-19 match
Aryavir Sehwag, 18, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, hit 173 off 143 balls with 19 fours and eight sixes for Delhi in the U-19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy.
Ronan Sullivan will play for the national team at the SAFF
US-based forward Ronan Sullivan, a hero of Bangladesh's under-20 SAFF title in April, will join the senior squad for the SAFF Championship in Dhaka in November.
Enzo Fernández in tears at Messi's farewell match
Enzo Fernández broke down in tears during Lionel Messi's farewell speech after Argentina's 3-0 win, and recalled the letter he wrote about him at 15.
Scaloni: five Monumentals would not be enough for Messi
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says even five Monumental stadiums would be full for Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina against Benin.
India beat Pakistan to win Asian Games cricket gold
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the men's cricket final of the Asian Games to win the gold, despite a 51-ball 96 from Pakistan's Hasan Nawaz.
Seven shots, seven goals: Torres lights up PSG
Ferran Torres has scored seven goals from seven shots on target in six matches for Paris Saint-Germain since moving from Barcelona this season.
Simeone warns Mourinho after Madrid derby
Diego Simeone has answered Jose Mourinho's criticism of the refereeing after Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid in the Madrid derby.
Di Maria to attend Messi's farewell match
Angel di Maria says he will be at the Monumental stadium on October 6 to watch Lionel Messi's farewell international for Argentina against Benin.
Messi closes on Brazilian's free-kick world record
Lionel Messi's free-kick goal against San Diego has taken him to 75, second on the all-time list and just four behind the record holder Marcelinho.
Raphinha revives memories of the Messi-Ronaldo era
Barcelona's Raphinha has scored 12 goals in his first seven La Liga matches this season, a scoring rate not seen since the Messi and Ronaldo years.
Wasim Akram turns on Babar over England whitewash
Wasim Akram has sharply criticised Pakistan captain Babar Azam after the 3-0 Test defeat in England and the abrupt changes made to the touring squad.
Messi and Suarez score but Miami held to a draw
Lionel Messi scored his 101st goal for Inter Miami and Luis Suarez added another, but San Diego FC struck late to earn a 2-2 draw in MLS action.
Atletico beat 10-man Real in the Madrid derby
Atletico Madrid beat a 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in the derby to close the gap on leaders Barcelona, and hand Real a second defeat of this season.
Raphinha hat-trick makes it seven out of seven
Raphinha's hat-trick gave Barcelona a 3-1 win away at Sevilla and a seventh straight league victory, taking the side clear at the top of La Liga.
Barcelona plans a farewell tribute for Messi
Barcelona's president Joan Laporta says the club wants to hold a farewell tribute for Lionel Messi once the new stadium is finished, if he agrees.
Scaloni is non-committal on his own future
Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni has spoken for the first time about his own future, saying the team will try whether or not he is still in charge.
How the Ballon d'Or winner is chosen
No single statistic decides the Ballon d'Or: individual performance, team success and a player's conduct on the pitch all count towards the vote.
Bangladesh names Test squad for Afghanistan
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has named its squad for the one-off Test against Afghanistan next month, with Najmul Hossain Shanto leading the side.
SAFF schedule set: when does Bangladesh play?
The SAFF Championship returns to Bangladesh after eight years, with the hosts opening the tournament against Bhutan at Dhaka's National Stadium on Nov 5.
Argentina to play 3 home friendlies; will Messi feature?
Argentina's national team will play three friendlies at home during FIFA's September-October international break, with Lionel Scaloni's future still unclear.
Ex-Australia captains urge action on Imran Khan's welfare
Seven former Australian cricket captains have written to foreign minister Penny Wong over concerns about jailed ex-PM Imran Khan's humanitarian treatment.
Asif Nazrul's call kept Bangladesh out of World Cup: probe
Bangladesh's cricket team skipped the last T20 World Cup because of a decision by former youth and sports adviser Asif Nazrul, an inquiry has found.
Hamza Chowdhury's jersey sells nearly 5,000 in 18 months
One of the biggest indicators of a star player's popularity is how many jerseys carrying their name sell, and Hamza's numbers tell that story well.
Yamal issues Ballon d'Or challenge to Mbappe
Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal has directly challenged Kylian Mbappe in the race to win the Ballon d'Or football award this year, he said.
'Jyoti abuses us, I've prayed to God for justice'
Several cricketers have made serious allegations against Bangladesh women's cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti over her conduct on the team.
Yamal's brace fires Barcelona to fine win
Barcelona are flying in La Liga this season, beating Levante 4-2 to claim a fifth straight win of the campaign under coach Hansi Flick today.
Dropped from squad, Salman Agha hits triple century
Pakistan middle-order batsman Salman Ali Agha turned his frustration at being dropped from the national squad into a stunning domestic innings.
Barcelona sign Hamza on deal until 2030
Spanish club Barcelona have agreed a new contract with Egyptian forward Hamza Abdelkarim running until June 30, 2030, the club confirmed today.
Pakistan's 'Raja' rewrites 149 years of Test history
Mohammad Rajaullah dominated England's bowlers on debut, then produced an innings unmatched anywhere in Test cricket's 149-year history so far.
Raphinha, Barcelona's dewdrop hiding in plain sight
Barcelona spent a season hunting a marquee striker abroad and failing, only to discover the answer had been on their own wing all along, in Raphinha.
Barcelona coach not satisfied despite 5-0 win
The team won 5-0. The season has started with four wins in four matches, and Barcelona sit atop the table. But coach Hansi Flick isn't fully satisfied.
Rodri important even without the ball: Flick
Rodrigo Hernandez made his first Barcelona start, playing 62 minutes against Valencia, and coach Hansi Flick was pleased with his performance.
Yamal scores two as Barca hit five past Valencia
Lamine Yamal was at the center of the action from start to finish, scoring twice and setting up attack after attack, as Barcelona thrashed Valencia 5-0 at Estadio Mestalla.
Raphinha surpasses Ronaldo, joins Messi in club record
Brazilian star Raphinha has surpassed Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and joined Argentine legend Lionel Messi in a Barcelona scoring record.
At No. 3 for three years, Mominul is No. 3 there too
Bangladesh's Mominul Haque ranks third among No. 3 batsmen in Test cricket over the past three years, behind only England's Ollie Pope and New Zealand's Kane Williamson.
Shomit's double assist powers big win for Pele's old club
Bangladeshi midfielder Shomit Shom showed his class for New York Cosmos the day after his 29th birthday.
Bangladeshi-American Sullivan sets new MLS record
Bangladeshi-American footballer Cavan Sullivan continues to break records in Major League Soccer.
Messi sets unique MLS record, but Miami stumbles
Lionel Messi made his first Inter Miami appearance since formally retiring from international football, marking a new MLS milestone with two assists in a 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.
Mbappe's missed penalty seals Real's first defeat
Wasted chances, three shots off the woodwork and a missed penalty in the closing moments added up to a frustrating night for Real Madrid.
Barcelona worried over Yamal ahead of Valencia clash
Barcelona fear a major setback ahead of their match against Valencia after Lamine Yamal was absent from the team's final training session Saturday.
Rizwan, Imam dropped over behavioral issues; Aqib may be next
New details have emerged about the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to send players home after the first two Tests against England, PTI reports.
Is Babar next on Pakistan cricket's chopping block?
Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif has questioned whether captain Babar Azam could be the next casualty of a sweeping shake-up following Pakistan's Test series loss to England.
Romero next in line to captain Argentina after Messi
Cristian Romero is set to become Argentina's permanent captain following Lionel Messi's international retirement, ESPN reports.
Messi and Ronaldo could share the same jersey!
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, football's fiercest rivals, may take the field together at Carlos Tevez's farewell match in December, Argentine media report.
Injured Neymar rages at pitch conditions, rival club claps back
Neymar lashed out at Santos' pitch conditions after leaving Wednesday's Brazilian Cup exit with an injury, prompting a pointed social-media rebuttal from Palmeiras touting its own well-maintained field.
Mourinho says he'll miss Messi
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he will always miss a player like Lionel Messi, reflecting on their El Clasico-era rivalry ahead of Messi's international retirement.
Without playing a single match, BCB doubles fees in 6 months
BCB President Tamim Iqbal has doubled domestic cricketers' match fees for the second time in six months without a single match being played, in a move he says will offset losses from this year's…
'Pakistan's selector should look in the mirror,' says Gillespie
Former Pakistan coach Jason Gillespie hit back at chief selector Aaqib Javed for blaming him and Gary Kirsten for the team's struggles, saying Pakistan's chaotic squad decisions reflect a selection process with no coherent…