AGENCIES, MELBOURNE: The Australian team for the next two 2018 World Cup Qualifier was announced on Tuesday as Australia prepare for matches against Bangladesh and Tajikistan. Ange Postecoglou named his squad, the first to take on both sides. The match against Bangladesh will mark the first time in…

AFP, COLOMBO: Lokesh Rahul hit a century as India overcame early shocks to post 319-6 on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. Rahul scored 108, his second Test century in four Tests, and shared a third-wicket stand of 164 with skipper Virat Kohli (78) after the…

All the little heroes, who emerged unbeaten champions of the SAFF Under-16 Football competition in Sylhet two days back, are dreaming to be a big footballer…

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has asked the interested corporate houses to submit the franchise fee and a bank guarantee by August 30 if they want to acquire the franchise rights in the tournament. “We have got a letter from the BPL in which they have asked to clear the…

Max Group Bridge Tournament started yesterday at the Engineers Recreation Centre in the city. Team event matches were held on the opening day. A total of 46 teams including ten from outside Dhaka are taking part in the team event. Minister for Science and Technology Yeafesh inaugurated the tournament…

AFP, PARIS: Celtic may come to regret not making Jo Inge Berget’s loan a permanent move as his double for Swedish side Malmo saw them only lose…

AFP, LONDON: Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has signed for Manchester City, the Premier League side announced on Thursday after a deal was agreed with his current side Valencia. The 27-year-old has signed a five-year contract although no financial details of the transfer were released. Otamendi…

AFP, LAHORE (PAKISTAN): Disgraced Pakistan paceman Mohammad Asif told AFP Thursday he was ready to face fans’ abuse when he returns to cricket after a five-year ban for spot-fixing, vowing to change their minds with his performances. Asif is free to play again from September 2 after the International…

AFP, BEIJING: Not for the first time, sprint king Usain Bolt — arguably world sport’s most recognisable figure — is shouldered with the burden of not only racing against and beating proven doping cheats, but also bringing a much-needed ray of sunshine to the track. Can the pressure…

AP, CHATTANOOGA (TENN.): Not even a thunderstorm could slow down the United States in the latest chapter of its Women’s World Cup victory tour. Carli Lloyd and Heather O’Reilly each scored twice and the United States beat Costa Rica 7-2 on Wednesday night in an exhibition game that included…