Superb Siraj rips through South Africa in second Test
Siraj was superb with his line and length in a nine over spell after South Africa had elected to bat first.
Kohli re-enters Test top 10 after runs in SA
Kohli's 38 and 76 in India's defeat to South Africa was enough for the 35-year-old to move four places (761), positioned as the top India batter in the list.
Jadeja returns for Newlands Test
The experienced left-arm spinner would also bolster India’s frail batting that amassed only 376 runs during the innings and 32 run defeat that means the tourists now cannot achieve their major aim – a first Test series win in South Africa.
Cricket
Williamson to lead New Zealand in Pakistan T20 series
World class batter Williamson missed last month's ODI and T20 series against Bangladesh while he rehabilitated a knee injury sustained nine months ago.
Elgar looking to bow out on top
Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last Test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.
BCB to resolve major issues after elections
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will look to solve a few of its major issues centring on the captaincy and the national selection panel following the general elections on January 7, informed BCB's cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus yesterday.
Cricket South Africa defends weakened team for NZ Tests
Steve Waugh said the selection showed a lack of respect to New Zealand cricket.
Taskin upset after another IPL snub
Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed rued yet another missed opportunity to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sharma expects 'challenging' Newlands as India look to level series
India’s young batsmen will simply have to find a way to cope with South Africa’s "challenging" conditions, Indian captain Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday.
Elgar saddened by decline of Test cricket in South Africa
On the eve of his 86th and final Test match, Dean Elgar said he was "sad" South Africa would be sending a weakened team to play two Test matches in New Zealand in March.
Trott to continue as Afghanistan head coach for 2024
Former England batter Jonathan Trott has signed a contract extension as Afghanistan head coach following their remarkable World Cup campaign in India.
Football
Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking
Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.
Hermoso testifies about 'at no point consensual' kiss
Under Spanish law, a non-consensual kiss can be considered sexual assault.
City unaffected by upcoming continental tourneys
Manchester City could have an advantage in the Premier League title race through January as their rivals face up to losing key players to the African Cup of Nations and Asia Cup.
BFF withdraws BKSP suspension
Bangladesh Football Federation’s appeal committee exempted Bangladesh Krira Shikha Protisthan (BKSP) from a one-year suspension and monetary fine of Tk 100,000 after the country’s lone sports education institute appealed against the decision of BFF disciplinary committee.
Birmingham City sack Rooney amid winless run
Wayne Rooney has been dismissed as the manager of Birmingham City after less than three months in the role, the second-tier Championship club said on Wednesday, after a winless run left them hovering above the relegation zone.
Salah turnaround should surprise no-one, says Klopp
"We should not be really surprised that Mo can change a game, can improve in the game, because he did it hundreds of times," Klopp told reporters.
Gaza war overshadows football as Asian Cup looms for Palestine
The players have "a constant feeling of anxiety for their families", Daboub, a former Tunisia coach and player, said by telephone.
Salah swaps out unlucky boots to send Liverpool clear
All six goals at Anfield arrived in the second half as Salah opened the floodgates with a simple tap in for his 150th Premier League goal for the Reds.
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Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching
Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup
Novak Djokovic received treatment for a wrist issue during his United Cup match against Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday but the world number one battled through for a 6-1 6-7(3) 6-1 win that drew Serbia level with Czech Republic in the $10 million mixed team event.
Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury
The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.
New mother Osaka makes winning return in Brisbane
The 26-year-old from Japan last competed on tour at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo in September 2022 and had her first child, daughter Shai, in July before stepping up her preparations for the Jan. 14-28 Australian Open
A better year hinges on improved management
We all hope the year 2024 will be a better one for Bangladesh sports.
Djokovic sparks Serb celebration in the midnight hour
Novak Djokovic got the party started for 2024 as he sealed a 2-1 win for Serbia over China near the stroke of midnight on Sunday at the United Cup in Perth.
Nadal loses comeback doubles match in Brisbane
Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem
Nadal leaves door open to playing beyond 2024
Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia.
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Bangladesh suffer crushing 137-run defeat against England
England produced an all-round effort to hand Bangladesh a 137–run drubbing to register their first victory of the ICC World Cup 2023 in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
Death or glory? World Cup anchors changing game of ODI
One of the criticisms of ODIs, once the economic driving force of the global game, is that they are too often reduced to 'meaningless' bilateral series.
Hadudu for above 60-year-olds in Manikganj
The third edition of Hadudu for people above 60 years of age has been held in Manikganj
Bangladesh gear up for Asia Cup Super 4
The last time Bangladesh made it to the final of the Asia Cup was in 2018 when the latest 50-over edition of the tournament was played. The Tigers beat Pakistan to qualify for the final and lost to eventual champions India. But Pakistan’s eleven has come a long way from what it was in 2018 and is mighty strong, especially when it comes to their fast bowling.
Bangladesh’s Asia Cup mission gets underway with Sri Lanka encounter
Bangladesh have made the Asia Cup final three times but are still searching for their first trophy. Can Shakib Al Hasan’s side put an end to their trophy hunt? The wait continues but before that let’s take a look at Bangladesh’s strengths, weaknesses, and chances of winning. The Tigers begin their Asia Cup mission with an encounter against Sri Lanka. Can the Tigers trump the Lankans in their opening fixture? To discuss all of this and much more, The Daily Star brings you Star Non-Striker’s End.
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Shoriful emerges as leader of the pack
In the absence of Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain Shoriful has established himself as an all-format bowler
Tottenham end Bournemouth hot streak with 3-1 victory
Tottenham Hotspur brought resurgent Bournemouth down to earth with a flattering 3-1 Premier League victory thanks to goals by Pape Matar Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison on Sunday.
'Worst game of season': Arsenal miss out on top spot
Arsenal cannot afford to repeat the performance that led to Sunday's 2-1 loss at Fulham if they want to fight for the Premier League title, manager Mikel Arteta said.
Spurs honour 'keeper Lloris for 11 years service
The former France captain is headed to LAFC in Major League Soccer after losing his place as Spurs' number one goalkeeper this season.
Sylhet Strikers select 13 bowlers from two-day hunt
Six pacers and seven spinners were selected by the Strikers’ coaches out of around 900 cricketers who came at the trial.
Defier of odds and age, CR7 finishes 2023 as top scorer
He will turn 39 next February. Approaching an age even long before which athletes are removed from their peak, Cristiano Ronaldo does not seem to be stopping any time soon.
BFF wants to avail all FIFA windows for women
Mahfuza Akter Kiran, chairman of Bangladesh Football Federation’s women’s committee, today said that the game’s local governing body will arrange FIFA friendly matches for the women’s team on all the FIFA windows.
BOA rewards cricket teams for Asian Games bronze
Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) today disbursed cash reward worth Tk 15 lakh each to Bangladesh men’s and women’s cricket teams for winning bronze medals in the Hangzhou Asian Games.
Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia name unchanged squad
David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batsman was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week.
