A calculated gamble 

In the first of three Twenty20s, the Bangladesh team replaced vice-caption Mehedi Hasan Miraz with Mahedi Hasan, a calculated wager that ultimately paid off handsomely. In his first Twenty20 International for the Tigers in nearly fourteen months, Mahedi took two wickets with his off-spin for just fourteen runs. He also scored an unbeaten nineteen off … Read more

Burden of stardom stunting Tigers’ growth

According to esteemed coach Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, the progression of the Bangladesh men’s team is being impeded by their stubborn adherence to previous traditions. The seasoned analyst expresses skepticism regarding whether the Tigers’ recent series of historic victories against New Zealand under the leadership of Nazmul Hossain Shanto will mark the beginning of a new … Read more

After landmark World Cup, more sponsors keen on women’s sport

Experts predict that a gender-neutral Olympic Games in 2020 will coincide with an expansion of sponsorship opportunities for female athletes, following the Women’s World Cup soccer tournament in 2023, which highlighted the rising prominence of women’s sports. Organisers claim that Paris 2024 will be the first Summer Olympics to feature an equal number of male … Read more

Stop-start Chelsea edge out Palace but still not firing

The Stamford Bridge sound system blast the old disco hit “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now” following Chelsea’s arduous 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday, but Mauricio Pochettino’s squad is still severely lacking in momentum. Substitute Noni Madueke’s conversion of a penalty in the 89th minute elicited a sigh of relief throughout the stadium, where … Read more

Son headlines South Korea squad for Asian Cup

Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur was named to South Korea’s Asian Cup squad on Thursday in an effort by coach Jurgen Klinsmann to end the nation’s 64-year continental championship futility. Hwang Hee-chan, who scored his tenth Premier League goal of the season on Wednesday against Brentford, was also included in Klinsmann’s 26-man squad for the … Read more

City battle back to beat Everton on return to Premier League

On their return from the Club World Cup on Wednesday, Manchester City overcame a deficit to defeat Everton 3-1, closing the gap to five points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. As Pep Guardiola’s squad sought an unprecedented fourth consecutive English Premier League championship, they found themselves in perilous circumstances at Goodison Park, trailing 1-0 due … Read more

Arteta open to January signings

Mikel Arteta has stated that Arsenal are prepared to make a move in January if their roster continues to appear “exposed” as it has recently done. Five players are sidelined for Thursday’s home match against West Ham, the outcome of which will determine whether Arsenal reclaims the Premier League lead from Liverpool. However, Thomas Partey, … Read more

Fed Cup starts today

Following their successful defence of the inaugural trophy of the season, the Independence Cup, the favored Bashundhara Kings will be eager to wrest another piece of silverware as the Federation Cup commences today. The events of the inaugural day will take place in two different venues. In Gopalganj, the star-studded Kings will face Fortis FC, … Read more

A mixed bag for women’s football in 2023

Bangladesh women’s football was anticipated to advance in a positive direction in 2023, following their victory at the SAFF Women’s Championship in September of the previous year. Sadly, it was not intended to be that way. However, the year commenced in splendid fashion as the national women’s football team garnered financial incentives and unprecedented acclaim … Read more