The Tigers stamped their authority on the visitors by handing them a nine-wicket thrashing in the series decider on Wednesday. It propelled them to a maiden series triumph against the fourth-ranked ODI side. It was their fourth consecutive ODI series…
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Yunus congratulates Tigers
Heartiest congratulations to Bangladesh Cricket Team for sealing first ever bilateral series win over South Africa. I hope Bangladesh cricket team will continue this winning streak in future.” – Yunus Centre press release
Real Madrid top Forbes’ most valuable teams list
Spanish soccer club Real Madrid retained top spot on a list of the world’s 50 most valuable sports teams, according to a Forbes poll released on Wednesday that was made up mostly of National Football League franchises.
Bangladesh win first ODI series against South Africa
Babgladesh registered their first-ever series win against mighty South Africa crushing them by 9 wickets in the 3rd match of the three-match National Polymer ODI Cricket Series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong on Wednesday. Bangladesh won the series…
Tigers rescue prestige beating Proteas in second ODI
Bangladesh bounced back smartly and leveled the three-match National Polymer ODI Cricket Series 1-1 beating South Africa by 7 wickets in the second match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Sunday. This was the second win of Bangladesh against…
‘C’est fini’, says tearful Casillas as he quits Real
With those few words in French a tearful Iker Casillas brought to an end his farewell statement on Sunday to the Real Madrid fans he has served as first-team goalkeeper and captain for 16 seasons.
Bangladesh played eight batsmen against South Africa to boost confidence: Mashrafe
sportsBangladesh played eight batsmen in the first ODI to allow those out of form some freedom, skipper Mashrafe bin Mortaza has said following their crushing defeat to South Africa.The Proteas took a 1-0 lead in the three match series with…
Tigers lose ODI as SA’s Rabada takes record 6 wickets
Pacer Kagiso Rabada’s world record of six wickets, including a hat-trick, on his ODI debut helped South Africa take 1-0 lead in the three-match National Polymer ODI Cricket Series as the Proteas beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the rain-hit…
South Africa takes T20 series, beats Tigers by 31 runs
South Africa sealed the T20I series 2-0 beating Bangladesh by 31 runs in the second match of the NPOLY National Polymer T20I Cricket Series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur on Tuesday. The visitors defeated the hosts by 52…
Lionel Messi shows his appreciation to fans on social media
Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has posted a message on social media thanking his fans and supporters following his side’s defeat in the Copa America final to Chile.The 28-year old opened up for the first time following another heartbreak for Argentina…
South Africa take lead beating Tigers by 52 runs
Mighty South Africa took a 1-0 lead beating Bangladesh by 52 runs in the first Twenty20 International match of their two-match NPOLY National Polymer T20I Cricket Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. Chasing a moderate target…
Heartbreak again for Argentina as hosts Chile win on penalties to clinch their first ever Copa America title
Chile won the Copa America for the first time in the tournament’s 99-year history early on Sunday Bangladesh time when they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time failed to produce a goal.
Chileans win Copa Cup beating Argentina on penalties
By Phil DawkesBBC Sport Chile secured the first major trophy in their history on home soil courtesy of a penalty shootout win over Argentina in the Copa America final. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez slotted in the winning spot-kick after Argentina’s Gonzalo…
Bangladesh face South Africa in first T20I Sunday
Bangladesh will face upper hand South Africa in the first Twenty20 International match of their two-match NPOLY National Polymer T20I Cricket Series at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Sunday. The match will start 1:00 pm Bangladesh time. The…
Current Argentina side is one of the best, coach Martino says
The current generation of Argentina players is one of the best ever even though the team have not won a major trophy in 22 years, coach Gerardo Martino said on Friday.
South Africa cricket team apologise to Bangladesh for drone
South Africa’s cricket team apologised to the Bangladesh military for using a drone at a practice session in Dhaka. The home cricket authorities ordered a halt to the use of the device, which was flying overhead taking photos during the…
Messi is desperate to win a major title with Argentina
Argentina talisman Lionel Messi has revealed his eagerness to win a major title in national colours ahead of the Copa America final against Chile.Argentina will face hosts Chile in the Santiago final in a bid for a record-levelling 15th Copa…
Struggling for goals but Messi happy to make assists instead
As Lionel Messi has developed during his career he has become an ever-more prolific provider of assists as well as a lethal goalscorer and he gave another wonderful display of creativity at the Copa America on Tuesday.
Paraguay eye third pickup truck as prize for Argentina upset
Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz, famous for his motivational methods, revealed on Monday he owes his squad two pickup trucks plus a third if they upset Argentina in their Copa America semi-final.Argentina are favourites to win Tuesday’s match in the northern…
Gatlin wins 200m in blazing 19.57 at US trials
Controversial Justin Gatlin set the stage for a world championship showdown with Usain Bolt when he won the 200 metres in a blazing 19.57 seconds at the US trials in Oregon on Sunday.Only four people, including world record holder Bolt,…
Dunga blames virus for Brazil’s Copa America exit
Brazil coach Dunga blamed a virus that hit several players for his team’s early elimination from the Copa America at the hands of Paraguay on Saturday.”It’s not an excuse, but 15 players had a virus this week and we had…
Argentina beat Colombia on penalties after tense stalemate to reach Copa America semifinals
Four years after his miss in a penalty shootout sent Argentina spinning out of the Copa America, Carlos Tevez slammed home the winning spot kick against Colombia on Friday to book his country’s place in this year’s semi-finals.After a goalless…
Chile down nine-man Uruguay to reach Copa semi
Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory in a fast-paced quarter-final that ended in controversy and kept alive the host nation’s dream of a maiden title on Wednesday.Uruguay were reduced to nine men…
Chile down nine-man Uruguay to reach Copa semi
Chile bundled reigning champions Uruguay out of the Copa America with a 1-0 victory in a fast-paced quarter-final that ended in controversy and kept alive the host nation’s dream of a maiden title on Wednesday.
India save face with consolation win in last ODI
India salvaged some pride with a consolation 77-run win over Bangladesh in third and final ODI here on Wednesday to prevent the spirited hosts from securing a famous 3-0 series whitewash. Mirpur: India restored some pride with a consolation 77-run…
Argentina match chance for Colombia to improve: Rodriguez
Star forward James Rodriguez believes facing Argentina in the quarter-finals of the Copa America football tournament presents Colombia with a great chance to raise their game.Colombia scraped through the first phase, finishing in third position following a goalless draw with…
Failure of all-rounders hurting India
By Rajdeep Saha India’s ODI series debacle against Bangladesh depicts lack of match winners who can shine with both bat and ball. Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s side is either too dependent on top order batsmen or bowlers to deliver the goods…
Tigers take on India Wednesday eying whitewash
The suspense of Banglawash over cricket giant India intensifies as the hosts take on their neighbouring rival, with an advantage of historic 2-0 series victory, in the third and last ODI of the Za’n Zee Ice Cream Cricket Series at…
Juventus add Mandzukic to collection of strikers
Serie A champions Juventus boosted their already impressive collection of strikers still further when they signed Croatia forward Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid on Monday.”A fee of 19 million euros ($21.55 million), payable in three separate instalments, has been agreed,…
Maksimovic late goal gives Serbia U-20 World Cup
Nemanja Maksimovic scored an 118th minute goal on the counter attack to give Serbia a 2-1 victory over Brazil in extra time in the under-20 World Cup final at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday.