Tuesday, 09 Sep, 2025

Sports

Curfew in Kathmandu forces Bangladesh team to cancel training

Nepal’s capital descended into unrest on Monday (Sept 8) as student and public protests flared, prompting authorities to impose a sudden curfew.  The escalating turmoil has disrupted preparations for the Bangladesh national football team, which is currently in Kathmandu for

Shakib Al Hasan in ESPNcricinfo’s All-Time Asia T20 XI

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named in ESPNcricinfo’s all-time Asia T20 XI, becoming the sole representative from his country in the elite lineup curated ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup. The symbolic XI, unveiled by the prominent cricket website on the eve of the T20

Alcaraz beats Sinner in four sets to regain US Open title

Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious in the latest chapter of his intense rivalry with Jannik Sinner, defeating the Italian in four sets to reclaim the US Open crown. The Spaniard, who first lifted the title in 2022, delivered a commanding performance in New York, overcoming a spirited

Sabalenka holds nerve to defend US Open crown

World number one Aryna Sabalenka retained her US Open title with a hard-fought straight-sets victory over American Amanda Anisimova, clinching her first Grand Slam trophy of the year and fourth overall. In a contest marked by raw power and fierce baseline exchanges, the Belarusian

Bangladesh to face Yemen in AFC qualifier tomorrow

Bangladesh U-23 football team will face Yemen in their crucial second Group C match of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers at Phu Tho Provincial Stadium in Vietnam on Saturday. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3pm Bangladesh time. Bangladesh must secure a victory against Yemen to

India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash sparks ticket price surge

The T20 Asia Cup is set to begin on 9 September, but all eyes are already fixed on the high-voltage India-Pakistan encounter scheduled for 14 September.  It will be the first meeting between the arch-rivals since the Pahalgam incident, heightening anticipation around the clash.

Netherlands content with World Cup preparation despite series loss

The Netherlands cricket team has expressed satisfaction with their preparations for the upcoming World Cup, despite a disappointing series result against Bangladesh.  The tour was always seen as part of their build-up to the tournament, but the side had to cope without several

Confident Liton eyes Asia Cup after series win over Netherlands 

With the Netherlands series behind them, Bangladesh now shifts its focus to the upcoming Asia Cup—carrying momentum from a third consecutive series victory.  Despite missing out on a clean sweep in the rain-affected final match, the Tigers sealed a 2-0 win, bolstering team

Anisimova stuns Swiatek to reach US Open semi-finals

Amanda Anisimova claimed what she called “the most meaningful victory of my life” after defeating world number two Iga Swiatek in the US Open quarter-finals — just weeks after a humiliating straight-sets loss to the Pole in the Wimbledon final. Only 53 days ago,

Bangladesh set for Asia Cup clash with Kazakhstan tomorrow

Bangladesh will take on Kazakhstan in the fifth-to-eighth place semi-final of the Hero Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025, set to be played at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, on Thursday (September 4). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:00 PM Bangladesh time.

Djokovic sets up US Open semi with Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic produced a determined display to defeat American Taylor Fritz and book a highly anticipated US Open semi-final against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old Serbian overcame fierce resistance, a barrage of break points and a partisan New York crowd before sealing

Bangladesh U-23 face Vietnam in AFC opener

Bangladesh’s U-23 national football team will kick off their AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifying campaign today (Wednesday) with a challenging encounter against hosts Vietnam in Group C. The match is scheduled to take place at the Viet Tri Stadium in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam, with

Bangladesh U19 team flys to England for ODI Series

With fresh ambitions and new challenges ahead, Bangladesh’s Under-19 cricket team has left for England to contest a five-match One-Day International series.  The squad departed on Saturday night (August 31). Led by captain Azizul Hakim Tamim, the young Tigers will begin

Bangladesh beats India 4-3 in U-17 SAFF clash

Bangladesh defeated India 4-3 in a thrilling encounter in their sixth and final match of the SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship 2025 on Sunday at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. India had already secured the championship after defeating Bangladesh in the first leg, while

Asia Cup matches pushed back by 30 minutes amid UAE heat

The schedule of the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates has been revised, with the start time of 18 out of 19 matches pushed back by half an hour to cope with extreme heat conditions. According to the new timings, most matches will now begin at 6:30pm local time (8:30pm

Tamim Iqbal to contest BCB elections

Former Bangladesh cricket captain and star opener Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that he will contest in the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) elections, putting an end to weeks of speculation. Speaking to local media, Tamim said there was a “very good chance” of his

National Youth Championship begins in Munshiganj

The Festival of Youth National Football Championship 2025 officially kicked off today at Munshiganj Stadium, marking the start of a nationwide celebration of youth and football. Organised by the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) with support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports,

Bangladesh thrash Chinese Taipei in Asia Cup Hockey

Bangladesh bounced back from their previous defeat to beat Chinese Taipei 8-3 in their second Pool B match of the eight-team Men’s Asia Cup Hockey at Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, on Saturday. The Tigers took an early lead when Md Abdullah scored a

Bangladesh meet India in final SAFF U-17 match tomorrow

Bangladesh will lock horns with India in their final match of the four-nation SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship tomorrow (Sunday) at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan. The match kicks off at 3 pm Bangladesh time. In the day’s second fixture, Nepal will take on host

Bangladesh lose to Malaysia in Asia Cup opener

Bangladesh suffered a 4-1 defeat to Malaysia in their opening Pool B match of the eight-team Men’s Asia Cup Hockey 2025 at Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium in Rajgir, India, today. After a scoreless first quarter, Ashraful Islam put Bangladesh ahead by converting a penalty