Lack of franchise culture robbing BPL of its identity

Nearly 11 years after the tournament’s founding, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) still faces the difficulty of creating its own identity as its tenth edition gets off on January 19. Fans and players alike debate whether to refer to the specific clubs that represent a certain area as their home team because of the constant … Read more

Wickets that allow strokeplay in demand this BPL

The attention now shifts to how much fun the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which is scheduled to start on January 19, can provide this time around. The focus will quickly shift to the contested wickets that will be used in this BPL. This is because better wickets make for a more entertaining competition, but also … Read more

West Indies reveal white-ball squads for Australia tour

For their three ODIs and three Twenty20 Internationals against Australia from February 2–13, the West Indies have selected 15-man teams. Teddy Bishop, a 2022 U19 World Cup graduate, and Tevin Imlach, a wicketkeeper-batter, were two possible debutants in the ODI team. After an impressive performance in the West Indies 50-over tournament, Bishop was called up, … Read more

Self-belief behind Liverpool’s comeback wins: Klopp

After his team’s 2-1 comeback win against Fulham in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final, manager Jurgen Klopp remarked that Liverpool’s self-belief has allowed them to battle back from losing situations this season. Willian gave Fulham the lead in the first half, but Curtis Jones and replacement Cody Gakpo tied the score three … Read more

‘We showed what Real Madrid can do’

In a thrilling Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Riyadh on Wednesday, Real Madrid defeated city rivals Atletico 5-3 thanks to an own goal by defender Stefan Savic and a goal by Brahim Diaz late in extra time. As the game headed into penalties, Stefan Savic’s own goal under Joselu’s pressure put Madrid ahead, and Brahim … Read more

Koopmeiners brace fires Atalanta past Milan into Italian Cup semis

After defeating Fiorentina 2-1 at AC Milan on Wednesday, Atalanta advanced to the Italian Cup semifinals, while Lazio defeated Roma 1-0 in a ferocious rivalry that resulted in three bookings. Teun Koopmeiners scored goals each side of halftime in the quarterfinal round to keep Atalanta’s hopes of winning the tournament alive for the first time … Read more

Liverpool come back to beat Fulham

Liverpool overcame a 2-0 deficit to defeat Fulham 2-1 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday at a cold Anfield thanks to goals from Cody Gakpo three minutes apart. After Willian’s goal in the 19th minute, Fulham seemed set to give the record nine-time League Cup winners their first home loss … Read more

Brazil confirm Dorival Junior as new coach

Following a run of disappointing performances, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) officially announced on Wednesday that Dorival Junior, a former manager of Sao Paulo, has been chosen coach of the Brazilian men’s national team. The confederation stated in a statement that Dorival, whose selection to the position was originally made public by his old team … Read more

Real Madrid edge Atletico 5-3 to reach final

In a thrilling match in Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid overcame Atletico Madrid 5-3 in overtime to go to the Spanish Super Cup final on Wednesday. At the Al-Awwal Park stadium in Riyadh, Mario Hermoso and Antonio Rudiger traded early headed goals until Ferland Mendy put Madrid ahead. After Kepa Arrizabalaga’s own goal put the Rojilbancos … Read more