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Bangladesh are upbeat to make a winning start as the three-match T20 International series against the Netherlands starts on Saturday at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The match begins at 6 PM and will be aired live on T Sports Channel. The tour marks the Netherlands’ first visit to Bangladesh for a bilateral series in any format of cricket. The ...

Bangladesh womenfaced aheartbreaking 1-1 draw against the host, Bhutan inthe SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphuon Friday. Earlier in the tournament, they got astrong 3-1 win over the same opponent. Purnima gave Bangladesh an early lead in the 6th minute but Bhutan equalized during added time of the first half. Later, both teams attacked in the second ...

Lionel Messi delivered late-match heroics on Wednesday night, scoring twice as Inter Miami came from behind to defeat Orlando City 3-1 and secure a place in the Leagues Cup final. Returning after a two-game absence due to a right thigh injury, Messi equalized in the 77th minute with a calmly taken penalty and then put Miami ahead in the 88th, ...

Paris Saint-Germain will discover their path to defending their Champions League crown on Thursday, as the draw for the expanded 36-team league phase takes place in Monaco. Last season, PSG claimed their first-ever Champions League title in spectacular fashion, thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final in Munich. The victory capped a historic campaign under the competition’s revamped format, which ...

Former European champions Celtic exited the Champions League in the qualifiers after a 3-2 penalty shootout defeat at Kazakhstan’s Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, following two goalless legs in the playoff tie. Celtic’s night ended in disappointment as they missed three penalties in the shootout, Daizen Maeda failing with the decisive spot-kick. The slugfest of a match went into extra time ...

Brazil will play international friendlies against South Korea and Japan in October as all three teams ramp up preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Under Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil remain strong contenders for the tournament, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. According to the Korea Football Association, Brazil will take on South Korea ...

Lionel Messi’s status for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup semi-final against Orlando City will be a game-day decision after the Argentine star trained with his teammates, the MLS squad announced Tuesday. Inter Miami assistant coach Javier Morales said the Herons will monitor both Messi and Jordi Alba before deciding whether they will be available for Wednesday’s home showdown against Orlando City. ...

Bangladesh Police team player Rubina Islam, who was named the best player of the women’s handball competition, expressed her high hope to win gold in the South Asian Games to be held in January next year in Pakistan. India, one of the favourites in women’s handball, will not participate in the SA Games, so Bangladesh has a good chance of ...

Afghanistan have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, placing a strong emphasis on spin and all-round strength. Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead the team in the T20 tournament, which kicks off next month in UAE. Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) revealed the squad on Saturday morning with a dramatic social media video, showcasing player banners displayed at ...

France began their Women’s Rugby World Cup campaign with a solid 24-0 win over Italy in Exeter on Saturday, overcoming a scrappy first half to assert their dominance after the break. In a Pool D clash that stood out for its competitiveness amid a weekend of lopsided results elsewhere, the two teams went nearly half an hour without scoring. The ...