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Japan had put fear into India
India led by Shreyas Iyer has beaten Japan by only 2 runs in a 5-over match. The gap in the positions of the two teams in the world ranking is huge. Not even a speck of that gap was seen on the field. Rather India had come under real pressure in the bowling of Japan.
Bangladesh medal in individual event after 40 years
Zinnat Akter has ensured at least a bronze medal by securing a place in the semi-final in the 52 kg weight category of wushu, bringing an end to the wait of a long 40 years. A medal has again been ensured for Bangladesh in an individual event at the Asian Games.
England fast bowler Mark Wood retires from international cricket
England fast bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 36 after a long battle with injuries, bringing an end to an 11-year career.
Messi donates Tk 36cr to Barcelona children’s cancer hospital
Lionel Messi has donated €2.6 million, equivalent to more than Tk 36 crore, to help build a specialised children’s cancer hospital in Barcelona through his charitable foundation.
Bangladesh miss out on Asian Games bronze after loss to Pakistan
Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team missed out on an Asian Games bronze medal after suffering a 31-run defeat to Pakistan in the third-place playoff in Nagoya on Tuesday (September 22).
Saifuddin ruled out of Asian Games with hamstring injury
Bangladesh all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin has been ruled out of the upcoming Asian Games cricket tournament after suffering a hamstring injury to his right leg, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Monday (September 21).
Zaheer Khan becomes head coach of Chennai Super Kings
Former star pacer of India Zaheer Khan has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The five-time champion team has chosen him as the new coach keeping the 2027 IPL season ahead.
Switzerland captain Xhaka dropped from squad over fake Covid certificate
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has stepped aside from the national team after admitting to obtaining a fake Covid-19 vaccination certificate. As a result, the Sunderland midfielder will not be able to play in the upcoming Nations League. He decided not to join the team camp after discussions with the Swiss Football Association on the matter.
Hamza Choudhury joins Bangladesh team
The Bangladesh team had already arrived in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The wait was for Hamza Choudhury. That wait has now ended. Hamza has joined the Bangladesh team in Jakarta to play the FIFA ASEAN Cup.
Bangladesh ends Asian Games with goalless draw against Myanmar
Bangladesh women’s football team has ended the Asian Games by at least keeping their own net intact in the last match. The team of Sabina Khatun has stopped strong Myanmar with a goalless draw in the last match of Group ‘F’.