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Australia to make big changes to avoid whitewash against Bangladesh
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.
Spain were deserving champions, says Caniggia during Dhaka visit
With his tall frame, handsome features, and shoulder-length blonde hair, Claudio Caniggia instantly evokes memories of that fierce Argentina team of the 1990s for football fans. His hair once became a point of contention when Argentina coach Daniel Passarella ordered him to cut it ahead of the 1994 World Cup, a directive Caniggia refused to follow. Today, football fans of that era still recognize him easily by those very signature locks.
Rajshahi stars defeated by 4 goals in AFC Champions League debut
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.
Bangladesh women's team announced for Asia Cup, Asian Games
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the Bangladesh women's national cricket team for the upcoming Asian Games and Women's T20 Asia Cup, both of which will be played in the T20 format. Opener Taj Nehar has been dropped from the squad led by captain Nigar Sultana, making way for Sharmin Sultana's inclusion.
Smith, Litton exchange words in Darwin test
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.
Australia faces heavy fine after loss to Bangladesh
Australia's defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test in Darwin has come with further consequences. Pat Cummins' side has been found guilty of a slow over-rate.
Wasim Akram hails Bangladesh’s historic Test triumph in Australia
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.
Ronaldo hints 2026 could be his final year in professional football
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.”
Zero tolerance for irregularities, Tk 1,244 crore fund for sports federations
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has announced the formation of an institutional fund (seed money) amounting to Tk 1,244 crore to financially empower the country's sports federations. He made the announcement during an exchange meeting with the newly formed ad-hoc committee officials of 14 federations at the National Sports Council on Sunday.
Bangladesh under-23 sweeps series with dominant win over Malaysia
On the same day the senior national team secured a historic Test victory on Australian soil, the Bangladesh Under-23 team clinched a resounding series sweep by defeating Malaysia by 237 runs in the third and final one-day match at the Bashundhara Sports Complex in Dhaka, sealing the three-match series 3-0.