Nazmul Islam Apu so far played seven T20 internationals for Bangladesh after being stepped into the national fold in 2018 but his new celebration in cricket…

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hassan Papon after holding a two-hour-long intense discussion with Gary Kirsten told media that they are…

Grand Master Ziaur Rahman finished 13th in 3rd Kolkata International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament-2018 which ended in Kolkata yesterday. GM Zia earned 6,5 points out of 9 games and tied for 7th to 18th places, in tie-breaking system GM Zia became 13th. GM Narayanan Srinath of India became champion…

AFP, LONDON: Australia may regret Shane Warne's latest encouragement of a talented English cricketer if Jos Buttler's return to Test duty proves a success. Buttler was the eye-catching choice when new England national selector Ed Smith named his first Test squad for the series opener with Pakistan…

AFP, MOSCOW: Russia will reportedly deploy jamming devices used in Syria and the war in Ukraine to defend World Cup stadiums against a drone attack. The threat of terror has been a prime concern for organisers of the June 14 to July 15 football showpiece. Russia has been hit by a string of suicide bombings…

The Selecao's manager Edu Gaspar admits the Selecao will be among the front-runners in Russia and insists their tournament stars now. Brazil’s manger  Edu Gaspar has reminded all the players and staff that this week sees the beginning of a “special moment in their lives”.…

AFP, LIVERPOOL: The last time Liverpool faced the might of Real Madrid, then manager Brendan Rodgers named a second-string side so impossible did it seem…

AFP, MILAN: The shakeup in Italian football promised by Roberto Mancini following the Azzurri’s World Cup flop has offered hope to Juventus’ rivals that it could impact the Serie A next season. Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri met with club bosses on Monday to discuss his future contract…

AFP, BERLIN: Robin Knoche crushed Holstein Kiel’s dreams of promotion on Monday, as his header fired Wolfsburg to a 1-0 win in the second leg of the relegation play-off, securing Bundesliga survival. Knoche’s header 15 minutes from time ended a spirited resistance from underdogs Kiel, and…

For the first time the FIFA World Cup was broadcast in colour around the globe and tens of millions watched spellbound as Brazil brought added brilliance…

AFP, MILAN: Former Italy star Andrea Pirlo took to the pitch for the final time to say goodbye to football in a star-studded testimonial “Night…

AFP, LONDON: Eden Hazard dropped a hint he is willing to stay at Chelsea next season as the FA Cup winner set his sights on more silverware. Hazard scored…

AFP, LONDON: Wales manager Ryan Giggs has warned Liverpool that Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale can make the difference in the Champions League (CL) final. Bale is not certain to start Saturday’s showdown in Kiev, despite scoring five goals in four La Liga games for the reigning European champions.…