The 17-year-old cut an imposing figure in Salzburg, six-foot-four and with a physical presence which gave rise to comparisons with Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku

Bangladesh enjoyed an incredible day on the opening day of their first Test against Australia at the Marrara Stadium in Darwin today.

Hasan became the first Bangladesh bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a Test in Australia.

Bangladesh trail by just 102 runs with nine wickets in hand, leaving them in an excellent position to build a substantial first-innings lead on Friday.

His six wickets followed a remarkably consistent pattern, with Hasan repeatedly challenging Australia's batters around the off-stump channel and allowing pressure to create the openings.

Normal time in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Leeds at Dublin's Croke Park on Wednesday ended in bizarre fashion when two young fans ran onto the pitch to take selfies with Bruno Fernandes.

Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.

Afghanistan posted their record one-day international score of 343-9 as they thrashed Ireland by 42 runs in Belfast on Wednesday to clinch a five-match series with a game to spare.

Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.

The visitors trail by 102 runs with nine wickets in hand, having followed an outstanding bowling performance with a composed start with the bat.

Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.

The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World Cup with Spain as a player, has not held a head coaching job since leaving the Camp Nou in 2024.

The standout performer was Sheikh Parvez Jibon, who contributed an unbeaten 35 off 18 balls before returning with an outstanding 5-16 to bowl Malaysia out for just 137 in 40.5 overs.

Financial details were not disclosed but Italian media reported Fenerbahce agreed a €6 million ($6.92 million) fee plus performance-related bonuses for the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Inter Milan striker.

This is the third time that the game’s governing body in the country has extended the deadline for submitting club licensing documents, particularly after the three BFL clubs failed to submit the required documents by the original August 4 deadline.

Bangladesh emerging men’s team were crowned joint champions of the tri-series in South Africa after their final match against the South Africa emerging team was abandoned due to rain at Tuks Oval in Pretoria on Wednesday.

Bangladesh’s 23-year wait to play a Test on Australian soil will finally come to an end when they take on the hosts in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.

While T Sports and Nagorik TV traditionally provide coverage of Bangladesh’s matches, it was learnt that neither channel will show the two-Test series this time.

The opening match will be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15.

England's team culture has been under scrutiny since last year's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia and a string of off-field incidents.