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Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by four wickets to reach Asia Cup final
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by four wickets in Dubai on Friday (September 11) to reach the Asia Cup final for the third straight time, setting up another title clash with India.
‘Pakistan is disrespecting and undermining Test cricket’
Former England captain and broadcaster Nasser Hussain has criticised Pakistan’s decision to fly in Saim Ayub from the Caribbean Premier League and hand him a Test debut after nearly 11 months away from red-ball cricket, saying the move showed a lack of respect for the format.
Rybakina sets up US Open final showdown with Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina reached the US Open women’s singles final on Friday (September 11) with a comeback win over American Coco Gauff, setting up a blockbuster clash with defending champion and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.
United, Bayern hit big as Como begin Champions League fairytale
Manchester United, Bayern Munich and debutants Como made emphatic starts to the new UEFA Champions League campaign on Thursday (September 10), all securing convincing victories.
Bangladesh's Asia Cup dream ends with semi-final defeat against India
India have reached the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup after beating Bangladesh by 40 runs in the semi-final. Chasing a target of 150, Bangladesh scored 109 runs for seven wickets in their stipulated 20 overs. Shorna Akter top-scored with 22 runs, while Dilara Akter made the second-highest score of 21. Bangladesh ultimately could not get close to victory against India's disciplined bowling. With this defeat, Bangladesh had to exit from the semi-final, while India confirmed their ticket to the final with the win.
Bangladesh exit Junior Asia Cup in quarter-finals after loss to Japan
Bangladesh have lost to a strong Japan side in the quarter-finals of the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup hockey in Moki, China. The Bangladesh women's team went down 2-0 to Japan in a competitive match on Thursday, September 10.
7 players, including two expatriates, dropped from national football team squad
The national football team is currently training ahead of the FIFA Asian Cup, with several expatriate and foreign-born players joining the local players in the camp. Head coach Thomas Doley has been assessing them in different ways.
Miraz makes instant impact on CPL debut with 3 wickets
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz made a stunning Caribbean Premier League debut on Wednesday (September 10), taking three wickets for just 11 runs as Guyana Amazon Warriors beat St Lucia Kings by four wickets in Providence.
PSG crush Slovan 6-1 to begin Champions League title defence
Paris Saint-Germain made a commanding start to their Champions League title defence, crushing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 at the Parc des Princes after a difficult opening to their Ligue 1 campaign.
Yamal breaks Mbappe’s Champions League record
Lamine Yamal continued his remarkable rise by breaking Kylian Mbappe’s record for the most goal involvements by a teenager in Champions League history as Barcelona swept aside Feyenoord 5-1 on Wednesday (September 10).