Doritos Just like powerful winds do not necessarily blow away all heavy sand deposits in a desert, the recent World Cup catastrophe has had little effect on changing the mindset of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). A familiar pattern develops once more. The World Cup disaster appears to have become just another routine occurrence in Bangladesh … Read more
Veteran all-rounder Andre Russell starred in West Indies’ four-wicket triumph over England in the first Twenty20 international in Barbados on Tuesday. Russell, who was given a surprise comeback after a two-year sabbatical, sparkled with bat and ball at Kensington Oval as the home side easily reached the victory mark of 172-6 from 18.1 overs. Russell, … Read more
Cricket Australia stated on Wednesday that they respect Usman Khawaja’s freedom to express his support for the people of Gaza but expect him to follow International Cricket Council (ICC) guidelines that prohibit displays on his playing equipment. During Tuesday’s practice for the first test against Pakistan, Batter Khawaja had the slogans “Freedom is a human … Read more
Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand did not exactly strike the ground running on his international debut, but he caught the eye during the World Cup in India. Rachin has been setting records in his own unique way. He may have had a quiet trip of Bangladesh, not playing in the Test series, but he has … Read more
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes the club did not deserve to go to the Champions League knockout stage. Erik ten Hag’s side needed to win Bayern Munich at Old Trafford and hope Copenhagen drew with Galatasaray in the other game to escape a group-stage exit – but the German champions’ fate was sealed … Read more
Napoli advanced to the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday, defeating Braga 2-0 and breaking a home hoodoo that had lasted more than two months. Serder Saatci’s clumsy own goal and Victor Osimhen’s first strike since early October helped the Italian champions qualify second in Group C, behind Real Madrid. Walter Mazzarri’s team … Read more
Dani Ceballos scored with a minute remaining to maintain Real Madrid’s unblemished Champions League record intact this season, as the Spanish giant defeated Union Berlin 3-2 on Tuesday. Madrid entered the game assured of top position in their group, but went down just before halftime, with Union striker Kevin Volland scoring on the counter after … Read more
Manchester United exited Europe after a 1-0 home defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday, capping off a disastrous Champions League campaign for the Red Devils. The only goal for the Bundesliga champions, who had long since guaranteed their spot in the last 16, was scored by Kingsley Coman, leaving United without even the consolation of … Read more
PSG face Borussia Dortmund in their final group-stage encounter in Germany on Wednesday, with more than just Champions League survival at stake. Things could not be tighter in Group F, which had all eyes on it when the draw was announced, with PSG, Newcastle, and AC Milan all still in with a chance to join … Read more
With a 3-0 win over Auckland City on Tuesday, Karim Benzema’s Al Ittihad advanced from the first round of the Club World Cup. Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad made quick work of New Zealand’s Auckland City, winners of the OFC Champions League, in front of a packed house in Jeddah. Brazilians Romarinho, N’Golo Kante, … Read more
