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A victory that should unite a divided nation
The SAFF Women's Championship success could not have come at a better time for Bangladesh, a nation divided along many lines and one that is trying to recalibrate its identity following a major shake-up in its socio-political landscape.…
Miller, Klaasen recalled by South Africa for T20 series with India
Batting stars David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen were on Thursday named in South Africa's squad for four Twenty20 internationals against world champions India next month.
The first match, in a series which gives the hosts the chance…
SAFF Women’s Championship Women ‘make it happen’ with skill and tenacity
Bangladesh captain Sabina Khatun stated that clinching back-to-back titles at the SAFF Women's Championship is evidence of their consistent good performance over the last two years.
In 2022, when the women in red and green earned…
Chief Adviser congratulates Sabina and Co on SAFF success
Chief adviser Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus yesterday congratulated Sabina and Co following their achievement in Kathmandu where they beat Nepal 2-1 in the final of the SAFF Women's Championship.
"This is a big achievement for our women's…
Rodri’s Ballon d’Or: Deserved or not?
Rodri becoming the first Manchester City player to win the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world on Monday did come as a surprise to many, and with ample reasons too as he pipped favourite Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid and…
Uncapped Bethell in England squad for New Zealand Test tour
England included uncapped spin bowling all-rounder Jacob Bethell in a 16-man squad announced Tuesday for their upcoming Test tour of New Zealand, with wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith omitted due to paternity leave.
Barbados-born…
New hope in football revolves around Tabith
When legendary footballer Kazi Salahuddin was elected as the president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) some 16 year ago in 2008, hopes were that the former footballer-turn-organiser would revive the country's declining…
Rizwan named new Pakistan white-ball captain
Pakistan have named their new white-ball captain, who will lead the teams in their upcoming tours of Australia and Zimbabwe.
Earlier on Sunday, 27 October, Pakistan announced squads for their limited-overs tours of Australia and…
Pakistan beat England by nine wickets to win series 2-1
Spinners Noman Ali and Sajid Khan combined to destroy England and bowl Pakistan to a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the deciding third Test and secure a memorable 2-1 series victory on Saturday.
Pakistan had been on the ascendancy…
‘Thought we had Neymar on left wing’: Spurs teen Moore compared to Brazilian ace
Tottenham teenager Mikey Moore was compared to Brazilian ace Neymar after a standout role in the 1-0 win over AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League on Thursday with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou admitting it will difficult to "keep the lid" on…