AFP, BLOEMFONTEIN: With a 2-0 Test series victory over Bangladesh out of the way, new South Africa head coach Ottis Gibson has started planning for the 2019 Cricket World Cup. After winning the second Test with two days to spare, the first of three one-day internationals against Bangladesh is set for…

All the matches of the Tier-1 and Tier-2 of the fourth round fixture in the Walton IoL Smart Fridge- National Cricket League (NCL) at four different venues…

As Bangladesh is all gearing up to start its lucrative T20 competition in less than a months time from now, the country’s premier T20 competition has already landed itself in a legal tussle over Global Broadcasting Rights, according to R C Vengkatesh, CEO of Lex Sportel. Bangladesh Premier League’s…

The seventh election of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is expected to be held on November 15 but the board is going through some administrative problem in this regard, said incumbent president Nazmul Hassan Papon. A week ago, the executive committee of the BCB formed a five-member Election Commission…

AFP, BERLIN: Midfielder Leon Goretzka netted twice as Germany routed Azerbaijan 5-1 on Sunday to make history with a perfect World Cup qualifying record…

AFP, SYDNEY: Syria will rely on their trademark fighting spirit to keep their World Cup “miracle” alive against Australia on Tuesday, as the Socceroos look to ride a wave of home support. The Syrians were fortunate to grab a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Asian play-off in Malaysia last…

AFP, LJUBLJANA: Scotland blew their last chance to remain in contention for a World Cup place as Slovenia hit back for a 2-2 draw that eliminated Gordon Strachan's side on Sunday. Needing a victory to guarantee second place in Group F and a spot in the play-offs for the remaining World Cup berths,…

AFP, LONDON: England have booked their place at next year's World Cup, but their chances of making an impact in Russia are slim if recent history…

AFP, MONTEVIDEO: The once unfathomable prospect of a World Cup without Lionel Messi and Argentina could become reality on Tuesday as South America's…

AFP, PARIS: Robert Lewandowski scored a European qualifying record 16th goal as Poland defeated Montenegro 4-2 on Sunday to reach next year's World Cup. Bayern Munich striker Lewandowski struck again in what has been a remarkable qualifying campaign as Poland recovered from throwing away a two-goal…

AFP, CAIRO: Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a dramatic 2-1 win over Congo Brazzaville Sunday and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Salah put Egypt ahead during the second half in Alexandria only for Arnold Bouka Moutou to equalise two minutes from…

AFP, ACCRA: Ghana have filed a protest with FIFA after their goalless draw with Uganda saw them crash out of the race to qualify for next year's World Cup finals. The Black Stars -- third in Group E going into the match in Kampala -- needed a win to keep their hopes alive of making the finals in…