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Bangladesh suffer crushing 99-run defeat to Zimbabwe
Bangladesh made a disappointing start to the tri-nation ODI series in the United Arab Emirates. On Saturday (17 October) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the Tigers lost to Zimbabwe by a big margin of 99 runs. Chasing 272, Bangladesh were bowled out for just 172 in 33.4 overs.
Lionel Messi scores twice, adds assist to propel Inter Miami to 3-1 victory over Atlanta United
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi starred as Inter Miami beat Atlanta United 3-1 in Major League Soccer (MLS). The match was played on Saturday (17 October) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Messi scored twice and also contributed to a teammate’s goal. With the assist, he became only the third player to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive MLS seasons, a rare achievement.
Liton ruled out of the tri-nation series itself
Liton Das could not play in the first match of the tri-nation series against Zimbabwe due to injury. This time it has been learnt that the Bangladesh team will not get him in the entire series. This wicketkeeper-batter has been ruled out of the series due to the problem of the right hip joint.
World Cup preparation mission: Bangladesh face Zimbabwe today
Bangladesh's cricket team begins its mission to fine-tune preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. As the first step of that campaign, the Tigers take on Zimbabwe today, Saturday, in the opening match of a tri-nation ODI series in the United Arab Emirates. The match starts in Abu Dhabi at 5:30 pm Bangladesh time.
Bangladesh women finish runners-up after 4-run defeat in Tri-Series final
Bangladesh Under-19 women’s cricket team finished runners-up in the tri-series after suffering a thrilling four-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the final.
Jahanara applies for natinal team return, BCB sets conditions
Former Bangladesh women’s cricket captain Jahanara Alam has applied to return to the national team after spending nearly two years away from international cricket.
Gianni Infantino apology fails to sway England, Germany over FIFA future
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has failed to escape criticism despite apologising amid the controversy. He expressed regret to the FIFA Council over the scrapped “FIFA Forward Enterprise” (FFE) project, but representatives of two of Europe’s most influential football nations, England and Germany, were not satisfied. They said the necessary administrative reforms of world football’s governing body cannot be achieved under the current leadership.
Ronan Sullivan to remain in Bangladesh team for SAFF Championship
US-based striker Ronan Sullivan will play in the Bangladesh national football team in the upcoming SAFF Championship. Vice-president of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Fahad Karim has confirmed the matter.
Price of poor fielding, memorable draw of Afghanistan against Bangladesh
Afghanistan has managed a memorable draw against Bangladesh by building a strong resistance even after losing 8 wickets. Bangladesh needed 7 wickets on the last day for the victory. But the hosts could not fulfil that target due to poor fielding.
Bangladesh lead swells to 443
Liton Das rode his luck to an unbeaten 81 as Bangladesh extended their lead over Afghanistan to a commanding 443 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the one-off Test in Abu Dhabi.