SYDNEY,(BSS/AFP) – Australia’s cricketers will not back down in a bitter pay dispute, David Warner has warned amid fears their October tour of India is looming as a flashpoint.As the June 30 deadline for a new memorandum of understanding between…
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Cricket: Arthur eager for World XI visit to Pakistan after Champions Trophy triumph
LONDON, (BSS/AFP) – Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said he hoped a proposed World XI visit to the country later this year went ahead after his side served notice of their enduring talent with a stunning Champions Trophy final win over…
Pakistan wins Champions Trophy, crushes archrival India
London – Embarrassed by India in its opening match, Pakistan astonishingly turned the tables on its archrival to win their Champions Trophy final by a crushing 180 runs at The Oval on Sunday. –AP/UNB
Portugal sees Ronaldo fully focused on Confederations Cup
Kazan,(AP/UNB) – Portugal is not worried about Cristiano Ronaldo being distracted at the Confederations Cup by talk of his possible departure from Real Madrid.Coach Fernando Santos and some of Ronaldo’s teammates are confident the star forward won’t be affected by…
Coach: Pakistan mindset better for CT final after India loss
London, (AP/UNB) – After Pakistan was thrashed by India by 124 runs two weeks ago, coach Mickey Arthur blamed “the magnitude of the occasion” for the fear his side showed.That was their opening match of the Champions Trophy.
Tigers back with heads held high from first CT
Dhaka – Bangladesh National Cricket team, which rode its luck to reach the semi-finals in its first-ever appearance at the ICC Champions Trophy, returned home on Saturday morning.But, test skipper Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmullah Riyad, Imrul Kayes and Shakib Al Hasan…
Pioneer Football: Bangladesh SC beat Nasir FA 2-1
Dhaka – Bangladesh Sporting Club beat Nasir Football Academy by 2-1 goals in the Dhaka North and South City Corporations Pioneer (U-16) Football League at Kamalapur Stadium here on Saturday.
Queen’s Cup: Siddikur slips to joint 14th after 3rd round
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman slipped to joint 14th from 9th in the US$500,000 Queen’s Cup after the 3rd round at Santiburi Samui Country Club ground in Thailand on Saturday.Siddikur aggregated 5-under-par 208 and stayed six shots behind the…
Bangladesh U-16 Women’s Football team leaves for Osaka
Dhaka- Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team left Dhaka for Japanese city Osaka Saturday noon by a Singapore Airlines flight to prepare themselves for the eight-team final round of the AFC U-16 Women’s Championship to be held at Chonburi Stadium in…
Indo-Pak cricket rivalry transcends sport
– An intense love of cricket is shared by these nuclear-armed neighbors, as profoundly as their deep and mutual mistrust. The players from India and Pakistan will be cordial before and after the Champions Trophy final in London on Sunday…
How Sunday’s Pakistan-India final may look like
London, Jun 17 (AP/UNB)- Pakistan goes into the Champions Trophy final on Sunday with a superior record in one-day internationals to India. India, though, has far more trophies.
Pioneer Football: King Star rout Monju FA 10-0
Dhaka – King Star Football Academy notched an emphatic 10-0 victory against Manju Football Academy in the super league of the Dhaka City Corporation (North & South) Pioneer Football Under-16 League at Bir Sreshtha Shaheed Sepoy Muhammad Mustafa Kamal Stadium…
Siddikur moves to 9th in Queen’s Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman moved-up to joint 9th from 12th in the US$500,000 Queen’s Cup after the 2nd round at Santiburi Samui Country Club ground in Thailand on Friday.
CA announce Test squad for Bangladesh tour
Dhaka – Cricket Australia (CA) announced a 13-man squad on Friday to for a two-match Test series tour to Bangladesh in August. Although the tour schedule is yet to be announced officially, Cricket Australia said in releasing the squad details…
Portugal hoping Ronaldo can continue his good form in Russia
Kazan, (AP/UNB)- Portugal is hoping a red-hot Cristiano Ronaldo can continue his sparkling form and help the European champions show that their victory at Euro 2016 wasn’t a fluke.With Ronaldo looking at the peak of his game, Portugal trained for…
Rampant India sets up Champions Trophy final vs Pakistan
Birmingham, (AP/UNB)- India coasted into a Champions Trophy final against fierce rival Pakistan by beating Bangladesh by nine wickets on Thursday, guided by an elegant century by Rohit Sharma and a surprising bowling performance by part-time spinner Kedar Jadhav.
Pioneer U-16 Football: Wajed Miah KC beat Bangladesh SC 2-1
Dhaka – Wajed Miah Krira Chakra earned a 2-1 victory over Bangladesh Sporting Club in the Dhaka North & South City Corporations Pioneer (U-16) Football League at the Outer Stadium here on Thursday.
India beat Bangladesh by 9 wkts in semifinal
Dhaka – Bangladesh’s dream to reach the final of any ICC event got shattered as they suffered a nine-wicket defeat to India in the 2nd semifinal of the 8th Champions Trophy at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.To defend their title,…
Bangladesh U-16 Women’s booters leave for Japan on Saturday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-16 Women’s Football team will leave Dhaka for Japan on Saturday to take part in an intensive training and play friendly matches against local selections at J-GREEN Sakai National Training Centre in Osaka on June 18-24.as part…
CT 17 2nd semifinal: Tigers score 264 against India
Dhaka – Bangladesh posted a target of 265 runs against giant India in the 2nd semifinal of the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy against India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.The first-ever semifinalists in this ICC event, Bangladesh scored 264 for…
Queen’s Cup: Siddikur shares 12th slot after 1st round
Dhaka – Bangladesh golfer Siddikur Rahman shared 12th slot in the USD 500,000 Queen’s Cup after the 1st round at Santiburi Samui Country Club ground in Thailand on Thursday.
India invite Bangaldesh to bat first in CT17 Semifinal
Dhaka – Bangladesh have to bat first in the 2nd semifinal of the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy as Indian captain Virat Kohli opted to bowl first after winning the toss at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.
Roger Federer comeback halted by Tommy Haas in Stuttgart
Stuttgart, (AP/UNB)- Roger Federer was beaten on his return from a two-month break, losing 2-6, 7-6 (8), 6-4 to German veteran Tommy Haas in the second round of the Stuttgart Open on Wednesday.The 39-year-old Haas, who is playing his last…
United signs Sweden defender Lindelof from Benfica
Manchester,(AP/UNB)- Manchester United has made Victor Lindelof the team’s first offseason signing, bringing in the Sweden center back from Benfica for 35 million euros ($39.4 million).Both clubs announced the transfer on Wednesday.
Can Tigers make it against India Thursday afternoon
Dhaka, June 15 – Bangladesh will play defending champions India in the 2nd semifinal of the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon. The match between the two sub-continent rivals will begin at 3:30 pm (Bangladesh…
Ruthless Pakistan overwhelm shell-shocked England
Pakistan delivered an inspired all-round performance to rout a ragged England team by eight wickets in a one-sided Champions Trophy semi-final on Wednesday.Pakistan bowled and fielded tightly to restrict the hosts to a paltry total of 211 all out and…
Champs Trophy: Mashrafe optimistic of turning tables on India
Dhaka – Bangladesh will play defending champions India in the 2nd semifinal of the eight-nation ICC Champions Trophy at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday with Bangladesh captain Mashrafe optimistic to win the match.The match between the two sub-continent rivals will…
Shaheed Reza elected Asian Representative to CGF
Dhaka – Secretary General of Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) Syed Shaheed Reza has been elected Asian Representative of Sports Committee of the Commonwealth Games Federation.
Bangladesh Karate team earn four silvers, two bronzes
Dhaka – Bangladesh Karate team earned four silvers and two bronze medals in the Thomas La Puppet Memorial Classic Karate Tournament concluded recently at York College in Jamaica Center.
Pakistan wins toss, will bowl 1st against England
Cardiff, (AP/UNB)- Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl first against England on Wednesday in the Champions Trophy semifinals at Sophia Gardens.Two-time runner-up England made one change from the team which beat Australia in the group stage, bringing in…