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Bangladesh finish runners-up after losing to Pakistan
Bangladesh had to settle for runners-up position after losing to hosts Pakistan in the final of the Kava Men's Volleyball Championship. Pakistan won the title by beating Bangladesh 3-0 in the final held in Islamabad on Wednesday. The hosts had also won by the same margin in the league phase earlier.
Cucurella keeps his word, gets coach's tattoo after World Cup win
Spain defender Marc Cucurella has kept his promise made before the final to get his national team coach's tattoo on his body if they won the World Cup. He shared a video of the moment on social media on Tuesday.
Liton Das replaces Mehidy Hasan Miraz as Bangladesh ODI captain
Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been removed from the ODI captaincy of the Bangladesh national cricket team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has appointed Liton Das as the new ODI captain in his place.
Suryavanshi leaps 230 spots to enter top 50 in ICC T20I rankings
Young Indian batsman Vaibhav Suryavanshi has made a sensational leap in the latest ICC T20I rankings for batters. The 15-year-old left-hander jumped 230 places to break into the top 50 for the first time, securing the 48th position with 536 rating points – a career-best ranking .
Peter Gerhardt returns as Bangladesh hockey team coach
German coach Peter Gerhardt is set to take charge of the Bangladesh national men's hockey team once again, with the Asian Games in mind. An agreement has been finalised with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation. While the initial contract is for two months, it may be extended if the team's performance at the Asian Games is satisfactory.
European countries threaten World Cup boycott over FIFA's new commercial plan
A new conflict has emerged in world football over FIFA's plan to create a new commercial structure. European countries may consider boycotting the World Cup after 2026 if the plan is implemented. UEFA, European football's governing body, indicated on Tuesday that FIFA plans to establish a new entity called FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would consolidate its commercial rights—including broadcast, sponsorship, ticketing, licensing—and the operational delivery of its international tournaments .
West Indies dominate Pakistan to take 1-0 series lead
Chasing a modest target of 211 runs, Pakistan collapsed spectacularly, bowled out for just 120 as West Indies cruised to a 90-run victory at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
My journey ends here: Neymar bids farewell to national team
Star forward Neymar Junior has announced that he will no longer play for the Brazil national football team, putting an end to speculation about his international future.
WTC points behind Australia's full-strength squad against Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan believes Australia's decision to field a full-strength squad against Bangladesh is driven more by the World Test Championship (WTC) than by the opposition itself.
Bangladesh leap 73 spots in FIVB world rankings
Bangladesh have made a giant leap in international volleyball rankings, thanks to their impressive performance at the ongoing Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Men's Championship in Islamabad, Pakistan. After beating Uzbekistan 3-0 in the semi-final on Tuesday, Bangladesh not only secured a place in the final but also jumped from 148th to 75th in the latest FIVB rankings, climbing 73 spots in one go.