Doritos Luigi “Gigi” Riva, Italy’s all-time national team goalscorer, died at the age of 79, Italian media announced on Monday. Riva, nicknamed Rombo di Tuono (thunderclap) because to his strong presence and tremendous shooting, scored 35 goals in 42 national team appearances. Riva fell unwell at home in Sardinia over the weekend and was hospitalised for … Read more
Debutants Tajikistan scored twice late to overcome Lebanon 2-1 and advance to the Asian Cup knockout stages on Monday, while China’s hopes are hanging by a thread after losing to Qatar. It was a night of drama as Group A came to a spectacular finale full of twists and turns. For the most recent news, … Read more
When questioned about the status of officiating in La Liga after his team’s 4-2 victory away to Real Betis on Sunday, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez did not mince words. “I have seen it…” “If we talk, we get sanctioned, but everyone saw it,” Xavi stated, alluding to Real Madrid’s difficult 3-2 comeback triumph against bottom … Read more
Bangladesh will begin their ICC Under-19 World Cup campaign today against old adversaries India in a contest that brings back fond memories of four years ago. The Young Tigers will meet India in a Group A match at the Manguang Oval in Bloemfontein, which begins at 2:00pm Bangladesh time. Almost four years ago, in Potchefstroom, … Read more
Durdanto Dhaka pacer Shoriful Islam’s maiden T20 hattrick, teams comfortably posting and chasing totals of over 150, and a large crowd at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur — the opening day of the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) had plenty to keep cricket fans interested. Aside from this, one other item … Read more
Steve Smith’s debut as a Test opener may not have gone as planned, but Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he had the team’s full backing and that it would take time for him to establish a rapport with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order. Smith, who was promoted from number four when David … Read more
Najibullah Zadran, an Afghan recruit for Chattogram Challengers, overcame sleep deprivation and jet lag to score 61 off 30 balls to lead his team to a seven-wicket victory against Sylhet Strikers at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka yesterday. Najibullah, who smashed three fours and five sixes in his scorching innings, contributed to the … Read more
The corporate juggernaut Tata Group has been handed title sponsorship rights to the Indian Premier League for another five years for a record $300 million, the national cricket body said Saturday. Tata is already the title sponsor of the IPL and its sister league, the Women’s Premier League, which had its first edition last year. … Read more
Tamim Iqbal indicated his desire to speak with Shakib Al Hasan a day before the start of the Bangladesh Premier League season, making yesterday’s match between Fortune Barishal and Rangpur Riders highly anticipated. As a result, it came as no surprise that Shakib, Tamim, and numerous national stars, including Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, drew … Read more
The West Indies, formerly known for having the fiercest pace four in cricket (Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Colin Croft), now seldom have three real quicks in an eleven, which bothers Caribbean fast bowling veteran Sir Curtly Ambrose. Ambrose, who is now in Dhaka working as a pundit in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier … Read more
