Hasan strikes early after Litton's epic ton
RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Sept 01 (AFP): Liton Das hit a fighting hundred to lift Bangladesh from a precarious 26-6 to 262 all out on Sunday, in a remarkable turnaround that left the second Test in Rawalpindi within either team's grasp.The 29-year-old hit 138 over the course of a marathon 333 minutes...
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Rishad joins BBL
Bangladesh's leg-spinning sensation Rishad Hossain has joined the Hobart Hurricanes, a team in the Big Bash League (BBL), Australia's premier T20 competition, reports UNB.The Hobart Hurricanes confirmed the signing on their official X handle.Rishad becomes the second Bangladeshi cricketer to play in the BBL, following Shakib Al Hasan, who previously...
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Newcastle maintain unbeaten start with win over Spurs
NEWCASTLE, England, Sept 01 (Agencies): Alexander Isak scored the winner for Newcastle United with a simple tap-in as they weathered a storm from visiting Tottenham Hotspur to secure a 2-1 Premier League win in an entertaining game at St James' Park on Sunday.Newcastle maintained their unbeaten start to the season...
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BD football team practise in Thimphu
Bangladesh National Football team, now in Thimphu to play two FIFA International Friendlies against hosts Bhutan, attended their first gym and practice sessions on Sunday, reports UNB.Bangladesh team made their gym session at the team hotel in Thimphu on Sunday morning from 11 am to 12 noon.Later, they made their...
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Raphinha hits hat-trick
BARCELONA, Spain, Sept 01 (AP): Brazil forward Raphinha scored a hat trick and set up another goal as Barcelona routed Valladolid 7-0 and remained perfect with four wins in as many games under new coach Hansi Flick on Saturday.The early leader of the Spanish league rolled over newly promoted Valladolid...
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Sinner secures safe passage as Swiatek rolls on
NEW YORK, Sept 01 (Reuters): Jannik Sinner avoided the fate of his top rivals, reaching the fourth round of the US Open while fellow top seed Iga Swiatek gained momentum in her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title after a pep talk from Serena Williams on Saturday.With defending champion...
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