The High Court yesterday issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why the function of the current Board of Directors of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should not be declared illegal. However, the HC bench did not pass any stay order on the annual general meeting (AGM) and extraordinary…

AFP, NEW DELHI: Players could be sent off for the first time in cricket, starting with Test matches in South Africa and the United Arab Emirates this week, as new regulations come into force. Changes governing umpire referrals and bat sizes will also come into force Thursday when South Africa host Bangladesh…

AFP, LONDON: England have dropped Ben Stokes and Alex Hales from their side to play West Indies in the fourth one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday…

AFP, ABU DHABI: Pakistan will step into a new Test era without retired batting greats Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq when they take on Sri Lanka in the first Test in Abu Dhabi from Thursday. Playing without Younis and Misbah is unaccustomed territory for Pakistan, who haven't had a Test featuring…

Bangladesh will face the hosts Bhutan in a must win game in the ongoing SAFF Under-18 championship at the Changlmithang Stadium, Bhutan. After suffering the defeat 2-1 in the third match against Nepal on Monday it left no options for Bangladesh but to win the last match against Bhutan, which is undoubtedly…

Sabina Yasmin, student of the famous Kalashindhur School, a player of Bangladesh National Under-15 girls team is no more when she was passed away yesterday…

AFP,  BRISTOL: England fast bowler Liam Plunkett is happy enough with his position as a one-day international "bad guy" despite suggestions he could be an outside pick for the Ashes squad set to tour Australia. The Yorkshire quick took his maiden five-wicket ODI haul as England completed…

AFP, LONDON: Alexandre Lacazette stole the spotlight from record breaker Gareth Barry as the Arsenal striker's double clinched a 2-0 win over West…

AFP, LONDON: Gareth Barry broke Ryan Giggs' English Premier League (EPL) appearance record as the West Bromwich Albion midfielder played his 633rd game in Monday's clash against Arsenal. Barry was named Albion captain at the Emirates Stadium in honour of his milestone moment and received a warm…

AFP, TURIN: Juventus's deadliest weapon Paulo Dybala warned "everything is going my way" as the rising Argentine star turns his focus to Wednesday's Champions League clash with Greek champions Olympiakos. Long hailed as the heir to national teammate Lionel Messi the 23-year-old is…

AFP, WUHAN (CHINA): Johanna Konta crashed out of the Wuhan Open Monday, joining an exodus of top seeds including US Open finalists Sloane Stephens and…

AFP, ABUJA: Nigeria on Tuesday recalled Arsenal forward Alex Iwobi for next month's crucial 2018 World Cup qualifier against their main rivals Zambia. The 21-year-old was ruled out of the double-header against Cameroon earlier this month with a thigh strain, but should be fit for the next game in…

AFP, MILAN: Spanish international Suso has extended his contract with AC Milan until June 30, 2022, the Serie A club confirmed on Monday. “We've been waiting for this day for a long time, all agreeing on the outcome. Now the contract has been signed, it's official,” the team said…