Windies beat the Tigers as Tanzid's innings goes in vain
Bangladesh Opener Tanzid Hasan's one man show of a gritty 89 of 62 balls went in vain on Friday as the Windies beat the Tigers by five wickets with 19 balls remaining in the third T20 international in Chattogram.Saif Hassan was the only other player who reached a double figure...
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Mahmudullah improving after hospitalisation with dengue
Former Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah Riyad has been admitted to a hospital in Dhaka with dengue but is now recovering.Mahmudullah's wife, Jannatul Kawsar Mishti, shared the news on social media Thursday, posting a photo of him lying in a hospital bed with the caption."When Allah loves someone, He tests them with...
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India's Rodrigues beats anxiety and tears to become World Cup star
NEW DELHI, Oct 31 (AFP): India's newest cricket star Jemimah Rodrigues overcame anxiety and tears to lead her country into the women's World Cup final with a sublime century against Australia.The 25-year-old batter scored 127 not out as India chased down a record 339 at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium, securing...
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Turkish football suspends 149 referees accused of betting
ISTANBUL, Oct 31 (AFP): The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Friday suspended 149 referees accused of betting on matches.The TFF said in a statement that its disciplinary committee had handed out suspensions ranging from eight to 12 months, the TFF said, adding that investigations are continuing into three other referees.An...
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Maradona’s Birthday celebration
Football fans on Thursday attend the Legends Soccer Match in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, celebrating the birthday of Argentine football great Diego Maradona, who was born on October 30, 1960. — AFP
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Hazlewood stars as Australia ease past India to win 2nd T20
MELBOURNE, Oct 31 (AFP): Mitchell Marsh slammed a brisk 46 after Josh Hazlewood took 3-13 as Australia cruised past India by four wickets to win the second Twenty20 international on Friday.Sent in at a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground, India slumped to 125 all out off 18.4 overs with an electric...
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Man City test Bournemouth limits
LIVERPOOL, Oct 31 (AFP): Liverpool face an in-form Aston Villa as the Premier League champions look to arrest their remarkable collapse on Saturday, while Arsenal aim to surge further clear in the title race.The Gunners hold a four-point lead over Bournemouth, who travel to Manchester City, before their trip to...
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