Sports
James Rodríguez calls time on Colombia career
Colombia star James Rodríguez has announced his retirement from international football, bringing down the curtain on a 15-year career with the national team.
Khaled Ahmed claims five as Kent teammate praises his impact
Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed made the most of his chance at Kent, claiming his first five-wicket haul for the English county as he helped dismantle Lancashire in the County Championship.
Espir goal rescues Real Madrid in dramatic win over Elche
Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead but snatched a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche with a stoppage-time winner from substitute Carlos Espir on Tuesday night (September 15).
Messi set for his 'last dance' in blue and white jersy
Lionel Messi is set to make his final appearance for Argentina in the iconic blue-and-white jersey when the world champions face Benin in a friendly on October 6 at Buenos Aires’ Monumental Stadium.
Decision not to play in world cup was mainly mine: Asif Nazrul
Former youth and sports adviser of the interim government Professor Asif Nazrul has said the decision not to play in the T20 World Cup held in India and Sri Lanka in February-March this year was mainly his. A few hours after the publication of the investigation committee’s report on the matter, he took responsibility for the decision in his own Facebook post and at the same time questioned the necessity of investigating and publishing a report on this incident after so many days.
Joty steps down from T20 captaincy
Nigar Sultana Joty has stepped down from the T20 captaincy of the Bangladesh women’s cricket team. Chairperson of the women’s cricket committee Rafiqul Islam Babu has confirmed the matter to the media.
Asif Nazrul decided against World Cup participation, BCB backed it: Probe report
A committee formed by the National Sports Council has held former Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul responsible for the decision not to send Bangladesh to the last T20 World Cup. The 22-page report says that although the Ministry of Youth and Sports informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) of the decision, the board did not raise any objection.
Taylor breaks Sachin's record for longest ODI career
Zimbabwe's experienced batter Brendan Taylor has set a new record for the longest international career in ODI cricket. Taking the field in the first ODI of the series against Australia in Harare on Tuesday, he surpassed Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar. Taylor's ODI career now spans 22 years and 4 months.
Bangladesh's SAFF match schedule finalised
The match schedule for Bangladesh in the 2026 SAFF Championship to be held in Dhaka has been published. According to the schedule, hosts Bangladesh will begin their campaign in the tournament with a match against Sri Lanka on November 4. The two-week event will run from November 4 to 17. All matches will be held at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
7 former Australian captains appeal for Imran Khan's humanitarian treatment
Former Pakistan captain and Prime Minister Imran Khan has been leading a life of imprisonment for a long time on corruption charges. Recently, reports of his harrowing life in prison have emerged. There have also been allegations that the Pakistan government is not providing maximum cooperation for his treatment. In this context, former and current cricketers had expressed concern. Now, seven former Australian cricketers have made a humanitarian appeal regarding Imran.