AFP, ADELAIDE: Joe Root said he hoped to “contribute heavily” with the bat as England seek to bounce back in the second Ashes Test in Adelaide,…

FM Mohammad Fahad Rahman upset GM Ziaur Rahman in a 9th round game of the Omicon Group 43rd National ‘A’ Chess Championship-2017 at the Bangladesh Chess Federation auditorium in the capital yesterday. FM Fahad played with black pieces against English Opening of GM Zia and the former won…

Bangladesh karatekas made a sensation when they became champions in the Second International Sato Karate-Do-Championship held in Indian Punjab state from November 24 to 26. The team returned home on Wednesday. Bangladesh won as many as 25 out of 29 gold medals decided in the three day meet. Apart from…

AFP, NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal Friday mocked India's claim of preparing green tracks for the ongoing series and said his side was focused only on winning the final Test against the hosts. The visitors trail the three-match series 1-0 after suffering a record innings and 239-run…

World famous tennis star Sania Mirza arrived here in Dhaka to inspire his husband Shoaib Malik alongside support his BPL team Comilla Victorians. The news has been confirmed in the official facebook page of the Comilla Victorians on Friday. “This time the spouse of Shoaib and world famous tennis…

AFP, WELLINGTON: Neil Wagner rated his career best seven-wicket haul a “horrible” performance as New Zealand seized the honours on day one…

AFP, MADRID: They may not be a top seed for Friday's World Cup draw in Moscow, but the fresh blood added by coach Julen Lopetegui has put Spain back among the favourites for glory next July. Early exits at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 appeared to show the sun was setting on Spain's most…

AFP, PALEMBANG: Half-finished venues and an air of unpreparedness raise an uncomfortable question for Indonesia: will it be ready for next year's Asian Games? With less than nine months to go, earthmovers and cranes dot construction sites and plans for logistics remain hazy, pointing to a frantic…

AFP, LONDON: Cesc Fabregas has promised Chelsea will be dogged in their ongoing pursuit of Manchester City despite admitting Pep Guardiola's side appear on course for the Premier League title. Chelsea moved to back to within 11 points of the league leaders after labouring to a 1-0 win over struggling…

AFP, LONDON: Though untroubled in qualifying, England approach Friday's 2018 World Cup draw harbouring the same eternal doubts about whether they…

AFP, PARIS: With a potent attack featuring teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe and Atletico Madrid hotshot Antoine Griezmann and a midfield stuffed with talent,…

AFP, MILAN: Maxi Lopez scored four goals as Udinese clinched a last 16 Italian Cup clash against Napoli with a thumping 8-3 win over Serie B side Perugia on Thursday. New Udinese coach Massimo Oddo got his first victory with the Serie A strugglers after losing his opener last weekend against Napoli…

AFP, LONDON: Spanish midfielder David Silva has extended his contract with Manchester City by one year to 2020, the Premier League leaders announced on Thursday. Silva, 31, has become one of City's most decorated players since joining in 2010 and has played a pivotal role this season as Pep Guardiola's…