Legendary footballer Cafu to visit Dhaka next month
World Cup-winning legendary Brazilian footballer Cafu will visit Dhaka in December, reports BSS.He is expected to join as the special guest at the prize distribution ceremony of the tournament "AFB Latin Bangla Super Cup 2025", scheduled to be held at the National Stadium in the capital from December 5 to...
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Ireland face Bangladesh in two tests, three T20Is
Ireland will visit Bangladesh to play a two-match test series and three T20Is as the first test to begin on the second week of November, according to Cricket Ireland.The test series kicks off with the first game in Sylhet on November 11, while the second will be played in Dhaka,...
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Bangladesh Cricket Board to investigate harassment claims by Jahanara Alam
Bangladesh Cricket Board in a statement on late Thursday announced that it has formed an investigation committee following sexual harassment allegations by Bangladeshi cricketer Jahanara Alam.The board said the committee was instructed to submit its findings within 15 working days, reports bdnews24.com.Jahanara made the allegations during an interview on the...
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Maresca defends Chelsea rotation policy after Rooney criticism
LONDON, Nov 7 (AFP): Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has defended his policy of making regular wholesale changes to his Chelsea team after criticism from Wayne Rooney that his approach is disruptive.The Blues made seven changes for Wednesday's disappointing 2-2 draw against Qarabag in Baku in the Champions League -- the...
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Liverpool and Man City renew rivalry as they try to narrow Arsenal gap
LONDON, Nov 7 (AFP): Manchester City host Liverpool this weekend in the latest chapter of a compelling rivalry that has dominated the Premier League for nearly a decade -- but this time both clubs are playing catch-up.Table-toppers Arsenal will hope their two main rivals cancel each other out at the...
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Messi returns as Argentina add new faces for Nov friendly against Angola
World champions Argentina have announced their final squad of 2025 ahead of a friendly against Angola, with coach Lionel Scaloni opting for a mix of experience and youth as part of his long-term World Cup preparations, reports UNB.The 24-man roster, unveiled Thursday, includes captain Lionel Messi and introduces two newcomers...
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Sri Lanka name squads for white-ball tour of Pakistan
COLOMBO, Nov 7 (AFP): Sri Lanka announced two 16-member squads on Friday to tour Pakistan for a tri-nation ODI and T20 series that also involves Zimbabwe.Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement that Charith Asalanka would lead both squads, which share several of the same players.The first ODI is in...
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