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Italy rejects proposal to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup, calls idea “humiliating”
Italian sports officials have strongly rejected a proposal suggesting that Italy could replace Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the idea as “humiliating” and “offensive”.
Womens' hocky team script history with first-ever win, down Uzbekistan 3–2
Bangladesh women’s hockey team registered a landmark victory, defeating Uzbekistan 3–2 in the Asian Games qualifying round in Indonesia, earning their first-ever international win since the team’s formation.
Fiz, Shanto power Bangladesh to series sweep over New Zealand after a decade
Bangladesh defeated New Zealand by 55 runs in the series-deciding third ODI to seal their first bilateral series win over the Kiwis in 12 years. A brilliant century from Najmul Hossain Shanto and a five-wicket haul from Mustafizur Rahman powered the historic victory.
Shanto ends 771-day wait with ODI century against New Zealand
Najmul Hossain Shanto struck a composed century to end a 771-day drought in One Day Internationals, anchoring Bangladesh’s innings in the series-deciding third match against New Zealand national cricket team.
US envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at 2026 World Cup
US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has floated the idea of asking football’s world governing body, FIFA, to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, according to The Financial Times.
Sri Lanka Cricket Board dissolved amid corruption claims
Sri Lanka's cricket board has been asked by the government to step aside amid allegations of corruption and mismanagement, according to an official of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who spoke to AFP. The government is already working on restructuring the board, and as part of that process, the current board is being dissolved.
ICC penalises Bangladesh ahead of series decider
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Bangladesh players for maintaining a slow over rate in the second ODI against New Zealand, just ahead of the series-deciding third match.
BFF forms committee to shortlist candidates for men’s head coach
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has formed a four-member committee to review applications for the appointment of the new head coach of the senior men’s national team.
Bangladesh T20 squad for New Zealand series announced
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the first two matches of the upcoming T20 series against New Zealand. Selectors have put together a youthful side, resting experienced pacers, while Abdul Gaffar Saqlain has received his first call-up to the national T20 team.
Alcaraz, Sabalenka win Laureus Awards; Yamal named best young player
Tennis stars dominated this year's Laureus World Sports Awards, often regarded as the 'Oscars of sport'. Carlos Alcaraz was named Sportsman of the Year while Aryna Sabalenka won Sportswoman of the Year. Barcelona's Spanish winger Lamine Yamal won the Best Young Player award.