Bangladesh's six-wicket victory at Rawalpindi that helped seal a historic 2-0 series victory over Pakistan and see them in fourth position in the WTC points table on percentage points, has resulted in some major gains for their players in the latest ICC Test Rankings. Wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das has reached a career-best
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Pakistan test cricketers criticized at home after debacle against Bangladesh
Pakistan’s embarrassing test series whitewash against Bangladesh has been heavily criticized at home, with former captain Ramiz Raja calling for an explanation from red-ball captain Shan Masood and senior players. “Pakistan cricket sunk in Bay of Bengal,” read a headline in leading Urdu language newspaper Daily Jang on Wednesday. Bangladesh jumped three
Miraz dedicates player of series award to martyrs
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz announced that he will donate his player of the series award and prize money to the family of a victim who lost his life in the anti-discrimination movement. Miraz had a brilliant series with both bat and ball as the off-spinning all-rounder scored crucial runs and
Nigeria seek revenge against Benin as AFCON qualifying kicks off
Nigeria will be guided by caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen when they seek revenge against neighbours Benin as 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying kicks off on Wednesday. He was a late replacement after German Bruno Labbadia reportedly changed his mind about taking charge because the Nigeria Football Federation declined to
This win will motivate us against India: Shanto
Bangladesh captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto believes the historic 2-0 series win against hosts Pakistan will motivate the unit when they travel to India later this month. Bangladesh Tuesday registered a memorable six-wicket win in Rawalpindi in the second and final Test match to record a momentous series whitewash against Pakistan. The series
Mohun Bagan defeats East Bengal to win Chief Minister’s Cup
World Cup within reach as Asian qualifying for 2026 ramps up
Son Heung-min's South Korea face Palestine while Japan host old rivals China when the third round of Asian qualifying kicks off on Thursday with the 2026 World Cup tantalisingly close. The expanded 48-team World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is looming into view. The 18 remaining sides in Asia
PSG clear at top of Ligue 1 after defeating Lille
Liverpool rout woeful Man Utd, Chelsea held by Palace
Luis Diaz starred as Liverpool routed arch rivals Manchester United 3-0 to extend their perfect start under new boss Arne Slot, while Chelsea suffered fresh frustration in a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Hired from Feyenoord to succeed Jurgen Klopp in the close-season, Slot has overseen three successive wins
