Messi-less Miami crushed 5-2 in Atlanta

Lionel Messi was rested for Inter Miami, who suffered their first loss since the Argentine’s arrival. On Saturday, they were humiliated 5-2 against Atlanta United, ending any chance of making the playoffs. Messi had not been to Atlanta due to a hectic schedule of games after making his Miami debut around the end of July. … Read more

Man United humbled at home by Brighton

The Premier League season saw Manchester United suffer their third loss as Brighton & Hove Albion triumphed 3-1 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Despite having a strong start, United lost the lead in the 20th minute when Danny Welbeck, playing for his old team, scored an unmarked goal in the penalty area. After a strong … Read more

Key players return to Australia squad for India ODI series

Following their recovery from injuries, Australia’s Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, and Pat Cummins will be back in the one-day international team for the three-match series in India, the cricket board of that nation said on Sunday. The three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) scheduled for September 22–27 in Mohali, Indore, and Rajkot will act as … Read more

England pick Brook instead of Roy for World Cup title defence

The England team announced their 50-over World Cup championship defence on Sunday, with hitter Harry Brook replacing Jason Roy in the lineup. Brook, who was not included in England’s preliminary World Cup roster, was selected in spite of a run of poor performances in the most recent series against New Zealand. However, captain Jos Buttler … Read more

Tamim, Mahmudullah return as BCB announce squad for NZ series

Tamim Iqbal, the opener, is scheduled to play his first two matches in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at Mirpur on September 21. The left-hander was included in Bangladesh’s 15-man team for the series. Along with Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, and the speed three of Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, and Shoriful Islam, … Read more

BPL players’ draft scheduled for September 24

On September 24, in a hotel in the city, the players’ draft for the 10th Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will take place. The secretary of the BPL governing council said earlier in June that the franchise-based competition is probably going to begin after Bangladesh’s general election. The BPL governing board has made the decision to … Read more

Sylhet to host a Test match after five years

While naming Dutch Bangla Bank as the title sponsor for the three-match ODI series between the two sides on Monday, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) also confirmed that Sylhet would host the first of the two-match Test series between host Bangladesh and New Zealand starting on November 28. On December 6, Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium will … Read more

Rain, runs and records: Five key Asia Cup moments

Sunday’s Asia Cup final saw India destroy Sri Lanka by ten wickets after almost three weeks of play and rain throughout the regional competition. For five of the six competing nations, the 50-over tournament, which was hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, served as a warm-up for the 2018 ODI World Cup in India. AFP … Read more