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Bangladesh’s preparation match cancelled due to China’s absence
Bangladesh was scheduled to play a preparation match against China before the semi-final of the Asian Games. The request to organize the match had also come from China’s side. But they did not appear on the field at the scheduled time. As a result the preparation match on Saturday had to be cancelled in the end.
BCB plans to increase salaries of domestic cricket coaches
After raising cricketers’ salaries twice this year, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is now planning to increase the salaries of coaches working in domestic cricket. The board said it is working on a review of the existing salary structure for coaches under its jurisdiction.
Bayern thrash Union Berlin 7-0 as Kane scores his 100th Bundesliga goal
Harry Kane made history by becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich thrashed Union Berlin 7-0. Michael Olise scored a hat-trick in a dominant display, while Kane marked his milestone with a goal and a second-half header.
11,000 athletes from 45 countries gather as Asian Games open today
The Asian Games, Asia’s biggest multi-sport event, officially gets underway today in Nagoya, Japan. The 20th edition of the continental games will open with a grand ceremony at the historic Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium at 6pm local time. Around 11,000 athletes from 45 countries are taking part in this year’s event.
Abhishek Sharma hits 30-ball century as India whitewash Afghanistan
India defeated Afghanistan by 127 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. With this victory, Shreyas Iyer's team whitewashed Afghanistan 3-0 in the three-match T20 series.
Double goals on debut, City’s big win under spotlight of 17-year-old Samba
Floyd Samba, 17, shone in his first match in the Manchester City jersey. He grabbed attention by scoring a brace on debut. Current champions Manchester City advanced to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup by beating Norwich City 5-0 with his brilliant performance.
Bangladesh heading to Indonesia with three new expatriates including Farhan
Farhan Ali Wahid, Zidan Yusuf and Shuki Itfusa, three expatriate footballers, have secured places in the final squad for the ASEAN Cup by proving themselves in the national team camp despite not yet getting the chance to play in the red-green jersey. Bangladesh is leaving for Indonesia with these three new faces to take part in the competition.
Bangladesh in same group with Portugal-Wales, 5 matches in 3 days
Bangladesh has been placed in a tough group in the FIFA Under-15 World Cup and Festival 2026 to be held in Azerbaijan. In Group ‘G’, Bangladesh is with Portugal, Wales, Indonesia, Burundi and Fiji.
Abahani ground renamed Dhanmondi Cricket Ground
The name of the historic Abahani ground in the capital's Dhanmondi has been changed as of Thursday. From now on, the ground will be known as Dhanmondi Cricket Ground. At the same time, responsibility for the ground has been handed over from Abahani Club to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
Bangladesh lose 6-0 to South Korea
Bangladesh women's football team suffered a 6-0 defeat to South Korea in the Asian Games. After conceding two goals in the first half, Bangladesh had two opportunities to reduce the deficit after the break but failed to capitalise on them. They then conceded four more goals in the final 25 minutes to suffer a heavy defeat.