An exuberant Abahani to face much weaker MSC

The passion was not palpable like the past when the whole nation was used to become divided on the eve of the match between two archrivals Abahani Limited…

‘Still an exciting match for supporters’

Abahani Limited batsman Mosaddek Hossain Saikat said that the name and fame they have on papers if they could play as per that it’ll really be tough…

Taylor, Santner heroics get New Zealand home

AFP, HAMILTON: A century by Ross Taylor and lusty late hitting by Mitch Santner delivered a last-over victory to New Zealand against England in their first one-day international in Hamilton on Sunday. In a match filled with twists and turns, the outcome hung in the balance until Santer smacked a six…

Rony hones his variation at Walsh special class

Keeping Sri Lanka’s Nidahas Cup in mind, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) arranged a special camp for the players especially fast bowlers along with…

India finish SA tour on a winning note

AFP, CAPE TOWN: India finished their tour of South Africa in triumph when they won the third Twenty20 international by seven runs at Newlands on Saturday. India clinched the series 2-1 to complete a white ball double following a 5-1 victory in a one-day international series. India's win was achieved…

Saif to recruit English coach next season

Saif Sporting Club is going to recruit an English coach for the next season when a British born Stewart Hall will join the team by April 15 as the team is all set to appoint him. Engineer Nasir Uddin Chowdhury, managing director of the Saif Sporting, informed yesterday that they have already selected…

City cruise to women’s cricket final

City Club cruised to the final with seven-wicket victory over Indira Road Cricket Academy in the second semifinal of the Dhaka First Division Women’s Cricket League at the Gulshan Youth Club Ground yesterday. They will now fight for the league title against Sheikh Russell Sports Development…

Suarez hat-trick extends Barca’s lead

AFP, MADRID: Luis Suarez hit a hat-trick and Philippe Coutinho scored a brilliant first league goal for Barcelona as the La Liga leaders thrashed Girona…

Marseille’s Pele will attempt to shut out PSG's superstar

AFP, MARSEILLE: His famous namesake was the “King of Football", but Marseille backup goalkeeper Yohann Pele will take a reputation as the "Prince of the clean sheet” into his encounter with the potent Paris Saint-Germain attack. Steve Mandanda has not recovered from his thigh injury…

‘Surprise names’ in line for Italy coaching job

AFP, FLORENCE (ITALY): Italian football federation commissioner Roberto Fabbricini said Saturday to expect "some surprise names" to emerge for the vacant job of Italy coach. “No one is now in pole position, some surprise names could emerge. We are not ruling anyone…

Rafinha hoping to make Inter move permanent

AFP, MILAN: Brazil midfielder Rafinha said Saturday he wants to make his loan move to Inter Milan permanent this summer after taking advice from Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez before leaving Spain. The 25-year-old -- who was out eight months last year with a knee injury -- is on six months…

Lewandowski’s change of agent fuels fresh Real rumours

AFP, BERLIN: Bayern Munich's top-scoring striker Robert Lewandowski is again at the centre of Real Madrid rumours after linking up with the agent who helped fix Neymar's record transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Lewandowski, who has scored 29 goals in all competitions this season, has split with…

India retain ICC Test Championship mace

India captain Virat Kohli was presented with the prestigious ICC Test Championship mace as his team retained the top spot in the ICC Test Rankings. On…

Bayern Munich held to a goalless draw

AFP, BERLIN: Robert Lewandowski and Jupp Heynckes both missed out on records as runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich were held to a frustrating goalless draw at home by Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Despite the disappointing result, Bayern moved 20 points clear in the table as second-placed Borussia…

Salah takes Liverpool to second thrashing West Brom

AFP, LONDON: Jurgen Klopp described a near perfect Liverpool performance as a “joy to watch” as Mohamed Salah scored for the sixth straight…