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FIFA has officially announced Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, marking a significant milestone for the Gulf nation as it continues its ambitious investment in global sports under the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Saudi Arabia’s bid was unopposed, with the decision confirmed during an online FIFA meeting led by President Gianni Infantino. The ...

West Indies secured a dominant seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the second ODI at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Tuesday, sealing the series with one match remaining. Chasing 228, Brandon King starred with a commanding 82 off 76 balls, hitting eight fours and three sixes. King formed a solid 109-run opening partnership with Evin Lewis, who contributed 49 off ...

Mohamed Salah helped maintain Liverpool’s perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta. Elsewhere, struggling Paris Saint-Germain gained a vital win at Salzburg, while Bayer Leverkusen edged Inter Milan to move second. Aston Villa, in their first appearance in the continent’s elite club competition ...

After the usual top-order batting collapse, Bangladesh national cricket team has managed to score 227 losing all wickets in 45.5 overs in the second ODI against Bangladesh at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Tuesday. All thanks to Mahmudullah Riyad and Tanzim Sakib as they put on a record 92-run stand to push Bangladesh past 200, becoming highest eight-wicket partnership ...

The ICC Champions Trophy reached Dhaka on Monday as part of its official Trophy Tour, giving fans and cricket stakeholders in Bangladesh a chance to witness the prestigious prize up close. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced a detailed schedule for the trophy’s stay in the country from December 9 to 13. The trophy landed in Dhaka at 1:30 ...

Sherfane Rutherford’s maiden ODI century led the West Indies to a five-wicket win over Bangladesh, ending an 11-match losing streak against the visitors. Chasing a competitive 295, the hosts sealed the match with 14 balls to spare, propelled by Rutherford’s explosive 113 off 80 balls and captain Shai Hope’s 86. After a sluggish start, West Indies found themselves at 27 ...

Bangladesh clinched the Men’s U-19 Asia Cup title for the second consecutive time, defeating India by 59 runs in a thrilling final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Defending a modest target of 199, the Young Tigers displayed an exceptional bowling performance. Iqbal Hossain Emon’s fiery pace, combined with disciplined bowling from captain Azizul Hakim Tamim, helped dismiss ...

Jude Bellingham inspired champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet. Los Blancos cut the gap on league leaders Barcelona to two points after the Catalans drew 2-2 at Real Betis, with Madrid having played one fewer match. Bellingham opened the scoring before half-time and set ...

Australia crushed India by 10 wickets within three days to win the day-night second Test in Adelaide on Sunday and level their five-match series 1-1. After dismissing the visitors for 175, Australia needed just 19 to win and raced to the target without loss. India won the first Test in Perth by 295 runs.

After dominating Ireland in the ODI series in Mirpur, Bangladesh women’s cricket team faced a surprising setback in T20I series as Ireland secured the series win with a commanding 47-run victory in the second T20I in Sylhet on Saturday. Ireland took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Winning the toss, Ireland opted to bat first and set a ...