Morsalin helps Bangladesh beat hosts Bhutan 1-0
Promising striker Sheikh Morsalin helps Bangladesh to beat hosts Bhutan by 1-0 goal in the first match of the two-match FIFA International Friendlies Series at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu Thursday, reports UNB. With the day's feat, FiFA international ranked 184th Bangladesh took 1-0 lead against their superior and FIFA...
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Shanto to discuss Shakib issue with Chief Adviser
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto has expressed his keenness to discuss the issue of Shakib Al Hasan with the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, Prof Muhammad Yunus, reports BSS.A legal notice was sent to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to remove Shakib from the national team after he was...
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Players now ooze with confidence to beat India, SA: Shanto
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said the landmark series victory against Pakistan instilled belief among the players that they now can beat any team in any condition in the Test cricket, a format which was once considered as their weakest link, reports BSS.The series sweep against Pakistan, however, was a...
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England captain Buttler ruled out of Australia T20 series
LONDON, Sept 05 (AFP): England captain Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the upcoming Twenty20 series against Australia, with Phil Salt stepping up to lead the side.The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman has not played since the T20 World Cup in June because of a calf injury and a recent setback has...
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Mitoma, Endo score as Japan thrash China 7-0 in World Cup qualifying
JAPAN, Sept 05 (AFP): Premier League stars Kaoru Mitoma and Wataru Endo both scored as Japan thrashed China 7-0 on Thursday to start the third round of Asian World Cup qualifiers with a statement win.Brighton winger Mitoma, who has missed a chunk of this year with injury, was making his...
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Sinner faces Draper for US Open final spot as Pegula stuns Swiatek
NEW YORK, Sept 05 (AFP): Jannik Sinner closed in on his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Wednesday when he reached his maiden US Open semi-final as Jessica Pegula stunned Iga Swiatek to complete a rollercoaster Grand Slam year for the world number one.Top seed Sinner defeated 2021 US...
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Bahrain stun Australia in WC qualifier
GOLD COAST, Australia, Sept 05 (AFP): Bahrain stunned Australia 1-0 away on Thursday thanks to an 89th-minute Harry Souttar own goal in a major upset to start the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.With the hosts down to 10 men, the match was headed for a...
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