Franchise is the future but Australia rule the here and now

Cricket provided a glimpse into its future during the pivotal year of 2023, but Australia continues to dominate the sport in the present, having won the test and 50-overs world titles under the inspiring leadership of Pat Cummins. Following two years of vigorous advocacy, cricket was granted the endorsement of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) … Read more

It is pouring at the Bay Oval

As a result of a rain delay, umpires Shaun Haig (2nd R) and Kim Cotton (R) leave the field on December 29, 2023, during the second Twenty20 International between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.  As captured on live television, the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui continues to be plagued by … Read more

Shoriful displays sporting spirit in Mount Maunganui

Shoriful Islam, a pacer for Bangladesh, exhibited notable sportsmanship during the penultimate and second Twenty20 International (T20I) that took place in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, on Friday. Shoriful elected not to run out New Zealand opener Tim Seifert in his opening over, the second of the innings. Seifert was on the ground and out of … Read more

Cummins stars as Australia beat Pakistan to win series

A heated-up On Friday, Pat Cummins secured five wickets and ten for Australia in the second Test, securing a decisive 79-run triumph that secured the series against a resilient Pakistan. The tourists, trailing by 317 runs, fought valiantly in pursuit of their first Test victory in Australia since 1995. However, they were dismissed for 237 … Read more

Don’t forget we are still Brighton, says De Zerbi

Thursday’s 4-2 rout of Tottenham Hotspur propelled Brighton & Hove Albion into eighth place in the Premier League, capping an outstanding campaign led by Italian manager Roberto De Zerbi. Despite lacking the financial resources of their regional rivals and frequently losing key players to trade, the south-coast club has maintained a positive trend since making … Read more

MSC face Sk Russel as BPL 2nd round gets underway

The Bangladesh Premier League will conclude its second round today, prior to a two-week hiatus beginning on January 7 to observe the national elections. At 2:30 pm today at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj, Mohammedan Sporting Club will face Shiekh Russel Krira Chakra, a team to which they have suffered four losses … Read more

Salahuddin undergoes successful surgery

According to a BFF statement, president Kazi Salahuddin of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) underwent a successful coronary artery bypass operation at a city hospital on Thursday. Following the operation, Salahuddin, who concurrently serves as the president of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF), was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for ongoing postoperative … Read more

Elgar hits attacking century against India

Wednesday evening at Centurion, the first Test against India came to a close due to poor lighting on the second day. South Africa had taken an eleven-run lead with five wickets in hand through the efforts of David Bedingham, who scored fifty on his debut, and an unbeaten century from veteran Dean Elgar. Elgar, age … Read more

Elgar scores ‘special’ century in farewell series

Dean Elgar, a century-maker for South Africa, stated on Wednesday that his exuberant celebrations after scoring 100 against India on the second day of the inaugural Test were precipitated by the arrival of his name on the honours board affixed to the Centurion home changeroom interior. Elgar, whose domestic team is the Northerns Titans of … Read more