Asian title and fast bowlers boost India’s confidence: Rohit

Mohammed Siraj’s bowling masterpiece during India’s thumping win over Sri Lanka on Sunday, which sealed their seventh Asian title, gives captain Rohit Sharma confidence ahead of the World Cup. In a lopsided final in Colombo, India defeated Sri Lanka by fifty runs in fifteen and two overs thanks to Siraj’s statistics of 6-21. The 50-over … Read more

Joty and Co expect ‘best result’ in Asian Games

Following a training in Sylhet where fitness—rather than just skills—was a top priority, the Bangladesh women’s cricket team set off for the Asian Games on Sunday night. The squad, which is among the top-ranked ICC T20I teams, departed for Hangzhou, China, and will begin play in the quarterfinals. According to Captain Nigar Sultana Joty, the … Read more

Kiwis to train today

Arriving in Bangladesh yesterday, the New Zealand squad will play their first practice session at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today. The three-match ODI series between the two teams is scheduled to start on September 21. In the meanwhile, Monday will be the first practice session for Bangladesh in the series. On Saturday, the … Read more

Lukaku on target as Roma smash seven past Empoli

Sunday’s 7-0 thumping of Empoli marked Romelu Lukaku’s first goal for Roma and the team’s first victory of the Serie A campaign. In the 82nd minute of a commanding performance, in which team captain Paulo Dybala also scored his first two goals of the season, Belgium striker Lukaku scored Roma’s sixth goal. Renato Sanches, Bryan … Read more

Japan tie excites Sabina, Titu

Sabina Khatun, the captain of the Bangladesh women’s football team, is looking forward to playing next week in Hangzhou, China, in the first Asian Games against Japan, the past World champions and victors of the Asian Games. One day ahead of the ceremonial opening of Asia’s largest athletic spectacle, on Friday, the ladies in red … Read more

Trossard strikes as Arsenal end Everton curse

Arsenal’s six-year Premier League winless streak against Everton came to an end on Sunday as Leandro Trossard led the title-chasing Gunners to a 1-0 victory. Mikel Arteta’s team had to battle to win at Goodison Park for the first time since 2017. Midway through the second half, Belgian attacker Trossard settled a gritty match. Despite … Read more

Chelsea held to scoreless draw by battling Bournemouth

The second straight Premier League game in which Chelsea has failed to score came on Sunday at the Vitality Stadium as its much-maligned assault was held to a goalless draw by Bournemouth. Chelsea controlled possession in the first half after their 1-0 league loss to Nottingham Forest. Nicolas Jackson struck the foot of the post … Read more

Messi has “muscle fatigue”, says Martino

Inter Miami coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino said on Saturday that Lionel Messi is experiencing “muscle fatigue” and won’t be expected to return soon after his team’s 5-2 loss to Atlanta United severely damaged their chances of making the playoffs. Due to Martino’s statement that it would have been “very reckless” for Messi to participate in … Read more

Spending spree ensures Asian Champions League spotlight falls on Saudi clubs

Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time champion of the UEFA Champions League, will start his quest for a continental crown on Tuesday when Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr clash with 2020 runners-up Persepolis in the Asian Champions League. When the Saudi Pro League kicks off this week, a number of well-known players, including the Portuguese, who won his European … Read more