Ebadot's World Cup hopes end as pacer goes under knife in UK
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain is of the upcoming ODI World Cup as the pacer goes under the knife in the UK today for an injury that has already seen him out of the Asia Cup, beginning today.
Liton ruled out of Asia Cup, Bijoy called in as replacement
Bangladesh opener Liton Das has been ruled out of the Asia Cup and Anamul Haque Bijoy will be replacing him in the Tigers' squad for the tournament.
Brazil tap Raphinha to replace injured Vinicius
Vinicius, who limped off early in Madrid's 1-0 La Liga win against Celta Vigo on Friday, will reportedly be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury, taking him out of Brazil's qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru on September 8 and 12, respectively.
Asia Cup 2023
Babar plays down India hype ahead of Nepal fixture
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stressed his team was focused on Wednesday’s Asia Cup opening game against Nepal rather than against arch-rivals India, saying no team can be taken lightly.
Injury worries grow in Tigers’ camp
Injury is still Bangladesh’s top concern prior to their opening Asia Cup match against Sri Lanka tomorrow.
A fist full of fire and faith
It was a momentous occasion for Bangladesh when a bunch of young guns clinched the U-19 World Cup in 2020, beating a strong opponent such as India who are known for producing young talents in bulk.
‘A special place’ as nostalgia and aspiration juxtapose for ’86ers
The Asia Cup remains unparalleled for a certain generation of former Bangladesh cricketers, when it comes to evoking an intense sense of nostalgia.
‘I love playing ODI cricket’
The right-handed batter said that the format always brings out his best.
Key players out injured as Sri Lanka name Asia Cup squad
Sri Lanka have been hit by injuries to key bowlers as they named their 15-member squad for Asia Cup 2023.
Flashback 2018 Asia Cup: Bangladesh vs India in Final
It was another final in the Asia Cup and another heartbreak for the Tigers as India edged Bangladesh by three wickets in a last-ball thriller and clinched the title for a record seventh time at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Cricket
SL take brunt of injury blow
Sri Lanka have been hit by injuries to key bowlers as they named their 15-member squad for Asia Cup 2023 yesterday.
Buttler welcomes ‘superstar’ Stokes back into ODI fold
England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler hailed “superstar” Ben Stokes following his decision to come out of one-day international retirement.
‘Baby AB’ steps onto int’l stage
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket’s big stage during Australia’s white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday.
Setback for India ahead of Asia Cup
Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul will miss India's first two Asia Cup matches as he continues to recover from a slight fitness issue, head coach Rahul Dravid said on Tuesday.
Ebadot heads to UK with World Cup on the line
Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain left for the United Kingdom yesterday to consult a doctor after the pacer was ruled out of the Tigers’ Asia Cup squad due to a knee injury.
Tigers enjoy rest day as wait for Liton continues
Newly appointed skipper Shakib Al Hasan hurried to the official photoshoot for the Asia Cup in Kandy, Sri Lanka, yesterday, arriving at the event after the other team members.
Asia Cup 2023 / Players to watch
While many have come with a lot of promise and yet withered away too quickly, Towhid Hridoy has already garnered praise from all and sundry, who believe that the 2020 U-19 World Cup-winning star is here to stay. Still,
‘Champion teams have to have bouncebackability’
Former Bangladesh captain Mominul Haque was part of the team when the Asia Cup was last played in the ODI format in 2018 where the Tigers reached the final.
Football
Almutairi wants to break ‘bad luck’ against Bangladesh
Afghanistan football team’s head coach Abdullah Almutairi is looking forward to breaking the deadlock against Bangladesh in next month’s two FIFA friendly matches.
Onana recalled to Cameroon squad
Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana has been recalled to Cameroon’s squad some nine months after he walked out on the team during the World Cup in Qatar.
FIFA lifts ban on Sri Lanka after election pledge
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) said it received a letter from FIFA removing the ban that was imposed in January.
Morata scores twice as Atletico thrash Rayo 7-0
Atletico took an early two-goal lead with Antoine Griezmann and Memphis Depay scoring from close range, while Nahuel Molina extended their lead in the 36th minute in a counter-attack.
Inter Milan ease past Cagliari to continue winning start
Right wing back Denzel Dumfries ran onto a cunning through ball by Marcus Thuram after 21 minutes and placed a low cross-shot past goalie Boris Radunovic
Chelsea striker Lukaku set for Roma loan: reports
According to the Italian sports daily, Roma will pay the London club 5.8 million euros ($6.2 million) and the player will receive an annual salary of 7.5 million euros
Spanish football federation asks president Rubiales to resign
The Spanish football federation's regional presidents asked suspended chief Luis Rubiales to resign on Monday after he forcibly kissed Women's World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, sparking worldwide outrage.
Vinicius out for over a month with hamstring injury
Los Blancos confirmed the Brazilian's injury in a statement but did not specify his expected absence time
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Ruthless Djokovic returns to the top
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open by storming past Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reclaim the world number one ranking and take the first step towards matching Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 Grand Slams.
Carlsen, Niemann bury chess hatchet
Norwegian multiple world chess champion Magnus Carlsen and American Hans Niemann, accused of cheating at an event last year, have buried the hatchet and are ready to face off again, online platform Chess.com said Monday.
NBA stars rip sprint king Lyles over 'world champ' claims
American NBA stars ripped world sprint king Noah Lyles on social media for comments saying he is offended when teams declare themselves "world champions" for winning an NBA crown.
Djokovic wins on US Open return
Novak Djokovic made a winning return to the U.S. Open by storming past Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 on Monday to reclaim the world number one ranking and take the first step towards matching Margaret Court's record haul of 24 Grand Slams.
US Open / Gauff battles into second round
Sixth seed Gauff, seen as one of the favourites for the title after recent tournament wins in Washington and Cincinnati, came from behind to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in an attritional 2hr 50min tussle on the Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Soma, Mou return to 'controversial’ national TT squad
Sonam Sultana Soma and Sadia Rahman Mou are set to represent Bangladesh again in international competitions after serving one year of a two-year ban, but there was more controversy surrounding the eight-player Bangladesh table tennis contingent for the upcoming Asian championships
US Open / Fourth seed Rune crashes out of US Open to Carballes Baena
Danish fourth seed Holger Rune crashed out of the US Open on Monday, losing in four sets to Spanish journeyman Roberto Carballes Baena.
US Open / Swiatek eases into second round
Swiatek, whose grip on top spot is under threat from Aryna Sabalenka in New York, needed just 58 minutes to dispose of the 86th-ranked Peterson.
Sports Multimedia
Bangladesh Football in troubled waters
Bangladesh women’s football is making the headlines again but this time for negative reasons, with the latest conundrum surrounding Golam Rabbani Choton’s resignation. The coach has been in charge for 17 years but called it quits and decided to end his relationship with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF). Why couldn’t the BFF capitalise on the women’s team’s success? The Star News Plus brings you the detailed report.
IND-BD T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series kicks off in Kolkata
The Disabled Cricket Council of India is organising a T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series between India and Bangladesh. The series, consisting of three matches, commenced today at Vivekananda Park Ground in Kolkata
Taijul cherishes Eid in native Natore
The Daily Star Sports team caught up with Taijul Islam to celebrate the festivities of Eid. The left-arm spinner finds the most joy in his permanent address in Natore. He celebrates the happiness of Eid with his family there. Despite cherishing all the festivities, the 31-year-old did admit to being tight-fisted when it comes to giving away salami.
'Salahuddin is destroying football'
On this segment of the Star Special, former Bangladesh footballer Sheikh Mohammad Aslam has expressed his reservations about the federation. According to him, Salahuddin is destroying the country’s football both on and off the field.
Shakib receives Argentina cricket team’s gift for Bangladesh
The Argentina national cricket team sent their team jersey as a gift to the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday. Bangladesh's Test and T20I skipper Shakib Al Hasan received the jersey before the start of their third and final T20I of the three-match series against Ireland at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.
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U-16 boys aim to regain SAFF title
Bangladesh, the champions 2015 and 2018 editions, are set to fly today for Thimphu to take part in the SAFF U-16 Championship with the hope of regaining the title.
Mancini eyes Asian Cup as he seals lucrative Saudi move
"Our target is to try to win the Asian Cup after 27 years," he said.
A grand platform ahead of the World Cup
The 16th edition of the Asia Cup is set to provide a solid platform for the South Asian nations to fine-tune themselves for the ICC World Cup, which will also be hosted in the region beginning Oct 5.
Shakib’s captaincy to define how deafening is the Tigers’ roar
It was a curious innings from Shakib Al Hasan in March last year against South Africa that led Bangladesh to a momentous win in the first ODI of the bilateral series at Centurion. During a 64-ball 77,
A chance for pacers to show what they are made of
Rubel Hossain’s yorker going through the bat and pads of James Anderson at the Adelaide Oval in the 2015 World Cup will forever remain one of the most iconic moments in Bangladesh cricket.
Spanish court opens probe on Rubiales
Prosecutors at Spain's top criminal court said Monday they had opened a preliminary investigation into Luis Rubiales' forcible kiss on the lips of World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on grounds it could constitute a crime of "sexual assault".
Baku defeat ‘triggered’ Verstappen’s record run
Red Bull's runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen credited a rare defeat for setting in motion a record-equalling run of nine wins in a row.
Pollard slams 'absolutely ridiculous' cricket red card
Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard said the first Caribbean Premier League red card handed out to his Trinbago Knight Riders side was "absolutely ridiculous".
Three Bangladeshis in Big Bash draft
Three Bangladeshi cricketers enlisted their names on the 13th edition of the Big Bash T20 League players draft, with the league scheduled to begin on December 7.
Rubiales's mother starts hunger strike over 'hunt' on son
The mother of Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales on Monday locked herself inside a church and started a hunger strike to protest against what she called her son's "inhumane treatment" over his grabbing and kissing player Jenni Hermoso, EFE news agency reported.
