Rubel Hossain’s celebration after dismissing Virat Kohli in Bangladesh’s ill-fated match against India in the last World Cup was considered as ‘exaggerated elation’ and indicated that there was some issues between the two. When again those two players would meet on Thursday during…

Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina flatly expressed their desires and said that they will play to win all the matches of the one day international series against the hosts Bangladesh. “We are here to win so hopefully we will look to win all the games,” said Suresh Raina yesterday.…

Bangladesh will face India in the three-match One-Day Internationals (ODIs) series in Mirpur on Thursday knowing that a series win will give them a boost in the Reliance ICC ODI Team Rankings as two places in the coveted ICC Champions Trophy 2017 are still up for grabs. Host England, plus the seven…

AFP, WINNIPEG (CANADA): Germany and Norway advanced with wins to the last 16 of the Women’s World Cup on Monday as a draw was enough to see hosts Canada and China through. Favourites Germany beat Thailand 4-0 to progress as Group B leaders ahead of Norway who secured their berth by beating Ivory…

AFP, SANTIAGO: Mexico snatched a pulsating 3-3 draw with Chile while Bolivia downed Ecuador in a five-goal thriller as the Copa America laid on a feast of attacking football on Monday. A dramatic day of action in Group A saw Bolivia secure their first win in the tournament in 18 years with a 3-2 victory…

AFP, MILAN: AC Milan on Tuesday sacked coach Filippo Inzaghi after what has been a bitterly disappointing season, immediately replacing him with Serbian Sinisa Mihajlovic. Milan will not compete in Europe next season after finishing down in midtable alongside city rivals Inter, spelling the end for…

AFP, SINGAPORE: Thailand broke down determined Myanmar 3-0 to successfully defend their Southeast Asian (SEA) Games crown and win their 15th title overall in Singapore on Monday. Three second-half goals earned a deserved win for Thailand, who had to persevere against inspired goalkeeper Phyo Kyaw Zin…

Jamidarhat Govt Primary School and Gonipur Primary School emerged champions In the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Bangamata Fazilatunnesa Gold Cup Primary School Football Tournament respectively held on Monday at Begumganj Technical High School ground. Jamidarhat Govt Primary School secured a…

AFP, OSLO: The Nobel Peace Centre in Oslo announced Monday that it will end its partnership with football’s world governing body FIFA, which has been engulfed by an unprecedented corruption scandal. The Nobel centre and FIFA have been partners in the “Handshake for Peace” initiative…