‘Great opportunity’ for Sabina, Sanjida

The opportunity to show one’s mettle in international leagues was unusual for Bangladeshi athletes, especially women. However, two female players now have such a chance after a difficult time that was preceded by great achievement. A year after Bangladesh won the SAFF Women’s Championship for the first time in late 2022, Sabina Khatun, Krishna Rani … Read more

Japan begin Asian Cup with Vietnam win

Japan came from behind to defeat Vietnam 4-2 in their Asian Cup Group D opening on Sunday at the Al Thumama Stadium, with five goals coming in the first half and Takumi Minamino scoring twice. Japan grabbed the lead in the 11th minute via Minamino, but Vietnam stunned the four-time winners with two goals from … Read more

Ten Hag hopes Hojlund-Rashford partnership will flourish

Rasmus Hojlund and Marcus Rashford are forming a powerful combination, according to Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, after the forwards both scored in Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League tie with Tottenham Hotspur. Richarlison canceled out Hojlund’s early strike before Rodrigo Bentancur leveled for Spurs after Rashford had put United back in ahead. Hojlund has just … Read more

Sanjida to join Sabina in Indian Women’s League 

Sanjida Akhter of the Bangladesh women’s football team has accepted an invitation to play for East Bengal FC in the present Indian Women’s League. The 22-year-old will join her national team captain Sabina Khatun, who arrived in India today to join second-placed Kickstart FC in the same division. “We have already given her a NOC … Read more

Lee guides South Korea to 3-1 win over Bahrain

South Korea defeated Bahrain 3-1 in their Asian Cup Group E opening on Monday, with Paris St. Germain’s Lee Kang-in scoring twice in the second half. With the score equal at 1-1 thanks to goals from Hwang In-Beom and Bahrain’s Abdullah Al-Hashsash, Lee cranked up the heat with two devastating strikes that had the South … Read more

Djokovic reveals special connection with Kohli

Novak Djokovic has spoken out about his particular bond with Virat Kohli, revealing that he has been in frequent contact with the Indian cricketer via text messages. Djokovic, who begins his quest for an 11th Australian Open championship against Dino Prizmic, claimed in an exclusive with Sony Sports that despite not seeing Kohli in person, … Read more

Smith relishing chance to open for Australia

Steve Smith said on Sunday that he felt forced to replace David Warner as Australia’s Test opener, but that it also suited him since he became bored waiting to come in at four. After Warner announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this month, the 34-year-old veteran was a surprising choice ahead of openers Cameron … Read more