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Bangladesh women's hockey team makes history, qualifies for Asian Games
Bangladesh women's hockey team has achieved a historic milestone by securing qualification for the main round of the upcoming Asian Games . In their final group match of the qualifiers, the debutant side defeated Hong Kong China 2-1 to book their place in the tournament.
Rumana Ahmed calls for women cricketers’ representation in BCB board
Former Bangladesh women’s team captain Rumana Ahmed has called for the inclusion of women cricketers in the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director positions, saying it would be a landmark step for the development of women’s cricket in the country.
Manchester City reach fourth straight FA Cup Final
Manchester City booked a record fourth consecutive spot in the FA Cup Final after staging a dramatic late comeback to defeat Southampton 2–1 on Saturday (April 25).
Bangladesh lose series to Sri Lanka after 3rd ODI defeat
After taking the lead by winning the first match, the Tigresses ultimately failed to secure the series. Bangladesh women's team lost the series-deciding third and final ODI against Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Rajshahi, handing the three-match series 2-1 to the visitors.
Bracewell handed two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine
New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive for cocaine during a match in county cricket, with the sanction taking effect despite his earlier retirement from professional cricket.
Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo dies after collapsing during match
Former Nigeria international striker Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing on the field during a match.
Italy rejects proposal to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup, calls idea “humiliating”
Italian sports officials have strongly rejected a proposal suggesting that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “humiliating” and “offensive”.
Womens' hocky team script history with first-ever win, down Uzbekistan 3–2
Bangladesh women’s hockey team registered a landmark victory, defeating Uzbekistan 3–2 in the Asian Games qualifying round in Indonesia, earning their first-ever international win since the team’s formation.
Fiz, Shanto power Bangladesh to series sweep over New Zealand after a decade
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI to seal their first bilateral series win over the Kiwis in 12 years. A brilliant century from Najmul Hossain Shanto and a five-wicket haul from Mustafizur Rahman powered the historic victory.
Shanto ends 771-day wait with ODI century against New Zealand
Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a composed century to end a 771-day drought in One Day Internationals, anchoring Bangladesh’s innings in the series-deciding third match against New Zealand national cricket team.