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Wednesday, 23 April, 2025

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'We let ourselves down': West Indies skipper

West Indies endured a heartbreak in their final match of the ICC Womens World Cup Qualifiers, chasing down 167 against Thailand in 11 overs, falling short by just a 0.1 difference of the Net Run Rate to Bangladesh, who qualified for the marquee tournament alongside Pakistan. A couple of early...

Tigresses qualify for World Cup

Bangladesh Women have secured their spot in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 by the slimmest of margins. Despite falling to a seven-wicket defeat against Pakistan in their final group match, the Tigresses managed to cling on to second place in the standings, edging out West Indies on net...

Tigresses on top of the table after beating Scotland

Bangladesh extended their strong form in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier with a 34-run victory over Scotland in Lahore. Skipper Nigar Sultana Joty was once again the star for Bangladesh with the bat, remaining unbeaten on 83 as Bangladesh posted their highest-ever Womens ODI...

Ritu steers Bangladesh to thrilling victory over Ireland

Bangladesh edged past Ireland in a nerve-racking finish to seal their second consecutive win at the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, thanks to a stunning display of grit and composure from Ritu Moni. Chasing 236, Bangladesh found themselves in deep trouble early on, with Ireland...

Bangladesh opts to bat first after losing toss to Thailand

India is set to host the upcoming Womens ODI World Cup this September. To earn a spot in the eight-team event, Bangladesh must first compete in the qualifying tournament, which kicked off in Pakistan yesterday. In six-team competition, Nigar Sultana, Fargana Hoque, and their teammates are...

Bangladesh set for relentless cricket calendar through early 2027

Bangladeshs national cricket team is preparing for a relentless stretch of international fixtures through March 2027, as outlined in the Future Tours Programme (FTP). The team will embark on an uninterrupted run of matches, with the two-match Test series against Zimbabwe this month in Sylhet and...

We are not underestimating other teams: Sarwar Imran

Bangladesh womens team head coach Sarwar Imran expressed confidence in his teams preparation as Nigar Sultana Joty and her squad departed for Pakistan yesterday (April 3) afternoon to compete in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup Qualifier. Speaking to reporters at Dhaka Airport before their...

Joty confident as Bangladesh gear up for World Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh womens cricket team captain Nigar Sultana Joty has set her sights on securing a place in the ICC Womens ODI World Cup as her team prepares to depart for Pakistan for the upcoming qualifier tournament. The qualifiers, set to begin on April 9, will determine the final teams for the...

Brazil will beat Argentina up in World Cup qualifier: Raphinha

Brazils forward Raphinha has spiced up their highly-anticipated World Cup qualifying clash away to Argentina on Tuesday by guaranteeing he will score and suggesting the match between the bitter rivals will become more physical than it should be. Well beat them up... Absolutely! Beat them up! On...

Vinicius Júnior’s ate strike secures Brazil’s 2-1 victory over Colombia

A dramatic last-minute goal from Vinicius Júnior handed Brazil a crucial 2-1 victory over Colombia in a South American World Cup qualifier on Thursday (March 20), easing pressure on the team and its supporters. A draw would have dropped Brazil to sixth in the standings, but Vinicius long-range...

'Relieved' Japan first team to qualify for 2026 World Cup

Japan became the first team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after second-half goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo gave them a 2-0 win over Bahrain on Thursday (March 20). The runaway Asian Group C leaders failed to sparkle on a chilly night in Saitama until Crystal Palace forward Kamada...

Pressure mounts on struggling Brazil but coach sees progress

Brazil coach Dorival Jr insists they are making progress despite sitting fifth in the standings ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Peru. The five-time World Cup winners have been grappling with mounting pressure after winning only two of their last five games amid a...

Martinez ruled out of Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez will miss their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to a hamstring injury, the Argentine FA said on Wednesday (March 19). Inter Milans Martinez remained on the bench for the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 win over...

Bangladesh to begin campaign against Thailand

Bangladesh will kick off their ICC Womens Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2025 campaign against Thailand on April 10 at the Lahore City Cricket Association (LCCA) Ground. The tournament, running from April 9 to 19 in Lahore, will see six teams competing for two remaining spots in the ICC Womens...

Australia call up three uncapped centre-backs for World Cup qualifiers

Australia coach Tony Popovic named six uncapped players, including three central defenders, in his 26-man squad for this months crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Indonesia and China on Friday. The Socceroos need to beat the Indonesians in Sydney next Thursday and China in Hangzhou five...

Neymar back in Brazil team after 16-month absence

Brazilian superstar Neymar was on Thursday recalled by coach Dorival Junior to the Brazil team after almost a year and a half out injured for upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina, reports AFP. Neymar started Brazils first four qualifying games but went off injured in...

World Cup winner footballer Mesut Ozil enters Turkish politics

Football legend Mesut Ozil, a World Cup winner with Germany, has taken a significant step into Turkish politics by joining the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). At a congress in Ankara on Sunday, Ozil was elected to the AKPs central decision and executive committee, alongside President...