Australia are preparing to bounce back in the series after the shock of a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Darwin. Following that loss in the first Test, multiple changes are expected in the playing XI for the second Test in Mackay. If they lose the next match as well, the hosts will face the embarrassment of being whitewashed in a Test series by Bangladesh for the first time.
Rajshahi Stars, the champions of the Bangladesh Women's Football League, could not make a winning start in their debut match in the AFC Women's Champions League, suffering a 4-0 defeat against Kolkata's East Bengal at the Likas Stadium in Malaysia.
Australia’s tradition of using verbal gamesmanship alongside their skills with bat and ball resurfaced on Day 3 of the Darwin Test, sparking a heated exchange between Steve Smith and Bangladesh wicketkeeper Litton Das.
Pakistan great Wasim Akram has praised Bangladesh’s landmark nine-wicket Test victory over Australia, describing the result as a major sign of the Tigers’ progress in the longest format.
Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football by the end of 2026, saying he wants to leave the game with an “extraordinary legacy.”
Bangladesh’s historic nine-wicket Test victory over Australia in Darwin has sent shockwaves through the global cricketing community, dominating international headlines with widespread acclaim, debates over major upsets, and fierce critique of the Australian side.