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The 'gravest crisis' after 1989's India v Pakistan in New York

Sports —9 June, 2024 16:31

It was coming up to half past midnight on a chilly night at the Downing Stadium in New York in May 1989 when the excitable chattering crowd finally dispersed.…

The 'gravest crisis' after 1989's India v Pakistan in New York

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka as bowlers shine

Bangladesh secured a victory over Sri Lanka in their opening…

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh beat Sri Lanka as  bowlers shine
Part-time heroes behind US cricket's historic win

Charging in with a leather ball in his hand, about to create…

Part-time heroes behind US cricket's historic win

Sensational upset awakens USA from 100-year cricketing hibernation

Sensational upset awakens USA from 100-year cricketing hibernation

For cricket to break the United States of America, it needed something special. It needed drama, entertainment, high-quality skill and a little bit of chaos thrown in. So when the co-hosts…

New York pitch under fire, ICC vows better surface for World Cup matches

New York pitch under fire, ICC vows better surface for World Cup matches

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has promised to deliver a better wicket for the remaining matches at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. The venue,…

Bangladesh face off Sri Lanka to kick-start T20 World Cup

Bangladesh face off Sri Lanka to kick-start T20 World Cup

Despite a fragile batting line up, Bangladesh hopeto make a winning start to the T20 World Cup when they take on Sri Lanka atGrand Prairie Stadium, Dallas on Saturday. The match starts…

Bangladesh aims to unleash full potential despite challenges

Bangladesh aims to unleash full potential despite challenges

As Dallas hosts several matches of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, the city's burgeoning cricket scene remains largely unnoticed by many of its residents, including an Ethiopian cab driver…

Man City launch legal action over financial rules

Man City launch legal action over financial rules

Manchester City are due to face the Premier League in a legal battle over the organisation’s commercial rules next week. BBC Sport understands an arbitration hearing surrounding…

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Australian Football team arrives Dhaka

FIFA WC Qualifiers: Australian Football team arrives Dhaka

The 6th times World Cup playing Australian Football team arrived Dhaka Tuesday noon to play their Group 1 away match of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup against hosts…

Injured Djokovic withdraws from French Open

Injured Djokovic withdraws from French Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the French Open before his quarter-final with a knee injury. Serbia’s Djokovic had a scan for the injury on Tuesday, having…

Who will be Euro 2024 top scorer?

Who will be Euro 2024 top scorer?

The iconic Henri Delaunay Trophy may be the ultimate prize at this summer's European Championship, but for individual players there is also the chance to finish top scorer and take…

How ex-Arsenal defender Sylvinho became Albanian hero

How ex-Arsenal defender Sylvinho became Albanian hero

Sylvinho could never have imagined he would find himself sitting in front of a laptop and taking notes from Wycombe Wanderers matches in League One. After a dinner with the Albanian…

India coach Dravid to step down after T20 World Cup

India coach Dravid to step down after T20 World Cup

India coach Rahul Dravid is to stand down when his contract expires after the T20 World Cup. Former batter Dravid says he will not reapply for the position after it was advertised…

Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

Venue Guide: Stadiums of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 tournament started this month. There’s a considerable buzz over the venues of the World Cup. The group stage matches will be…

Bangladesh win 4th straight Bangabandhu Cup Int'l Kabaddi title

Bangladesh win 4th straight Bangabandhu Cup Int'l Kabaddi title

Bangladesh national kabaddi team emeregd champions for the fourth consecutive times in a row in the prestigious Bangabandhu CupInternational Kabaddi Tournament  beating Nepal…

Seville sets world-leading time to beat Lyles in 100 at Kingston

Seville sets world-leading time to beat Lyles in 100 at Kingston

Jamaica's Oblique Seville ran the fastest 100 meters in the world this year, 9.82 seconds, to defeat reigning world champion Noah Lyles on Saturday at the Racer Grand Prix meet. The…

'Party in the USA' but Pakistan and India await for T20 co-hosts

'Party in the USA' but Pakistan and India await for T20 co-hosts

"Cricket? Erm, is it a team game?" asked the slightly puzzled Uber driver taking his passenger towards the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas on Saturday. Had the driver been one…