Bangladesh beat Scotland to secure Super 6 spot
Bangladesh beat Scotland to secure Super 6 spot

Bangladesh secured their spot in the Super 6 stage of the ICC Womens U-19 World Cup with an 18-run win over Scotland in their final Group D match in Selangor on Wednesday. Captain Sumaiya Akter led the way with an unbeaten 29 off 36 balls, helping Bangladesh post 121 for nine in 20 overs....

Tigress tie series, keep WC qualification hopes alive
Tigress tie series, keep WC qualification hopes alive

The Bangladesh womens team kept their direct World Cup qualification hopes alive with a strong 60-run win over West Indies Women in the second ODI at Warner Park, St. Kitts on Tuesday, drawing the three-match series 1-1. The hosts restricted Bangladesh to 184 all out from 48.5 overs after Hayley...

Bangladesh's world cup path toughened after defeat
Bangladesh's world cup path toughened after defeat

The Bangladesh womens cricket team suffered a heavy 9-wicket defeat to hosts West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at St. Kitts. This loss puts Nigar Sultanas side in a challenging position to secure a direct spot in the 2025 Womens Cricket World Cup. To achieve automatic...

Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs
Bangladesh bowl out Nepal for 52 runs

In the fourth match of the Under-19 Womens T20 World Cup in Malaysia, Bangladeshs womens team bowled out Nepal for just 52 runs. Consequently, Bangladesh requires 53 runs to secure victory. After losing the toss on Saturday, Nepal batted first and was bowled out for 52 runs in 18.2 overs....

Jessy among 20 match officials appointed for Women’s T20 WC
Jessy among 20 match officials appointed for Women’s T20 WC

Trailblazing Bangladeshi umpire Shathira Jakir Jessy is among 20 match officials appointed to stand in the ICC U19 Womens T20 World Cup in Malaysia. Shathira was the first female umpire appointed by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and most recently stood at the 2024 Womens T20 Asia Cup, having...

Brazil’s Neymar says FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last
Brazil’s Neymar says FIFA World Cup 2026 will be his last

Brazilian forward Neymar has declared that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his final appearance, expressing confidence that Brazil will secure a spot in the finals in North America. Once one of footballs most feared forwards, Neymar plays club football with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal but has...

Netflix to broadcast FIFA women’s world cups 2027, 2031
Netflix to broadcast FIFA women’s world cups 2027, 2031

FIFA and Netflix have announced a groundbreaking deal to broadcast the 2027 and 2031 Womens World Cup tournaments in the United States, marking the first time Netflix will air an entire FIFA competition. The agreement, confirmed by FIFA on Friday (California local time), ensures that U.S. fans can...

Saudi Arabia hires record 83,000 Bangladeshis in a month
Saudi Arabia hires record 83,000 Bangladeshis in a month

Middle East country Saudi Arabia is currently issuing between 4,000 and 6,000 work visas daily for Bangladeshis, and this rate is expected to continue in the coming days. Last month, the Kingdom employed 83,000 workers from Bangladesh, making it the highest monthly recruitment figure for any...

Saudi’s 2034 FIFA plans raise environmental concerns
Saudi’s 2034 FIFA plans raise environmental concerns

Experts warn that Saudi Arabias plans to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup could significantly harm the environment due to large-scale construction and emissions. The Gulf nation, recently confirmed as the host, aims to build or renovate 15 stadiums, develop a futuristic city, and expand airports to...

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup Football
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup Football

Saudi Arabia was officially confirmed Wednesday by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in mens soccer, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, AP reported. The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was...

Bangladesh creates history by reaching Blind Cricket World Cup final
Bangladesh creates history by reaching Blind Cricket World Cup final

Bangladesh scripted history by securing their first-ever berth in the Blind Cricket World Cup final, edging past Sri Lanka by a narrow six-run margin in a thrilling semifinal clash held at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Pakistan, on Sunday. The teams remarkable victory has set up a final showdown...