The Chelsea supporters happily dusted off their Cole Palmer song – something that was not heard much during that last campaign as he struggled with injury.

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi, the former Australia pacer and ex-Bangladesh fast-bowling coach breaks down the Tigers' newfound pace mettle, their push for Test consistency, and more.

Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.

Football, at its most captivating, thrives on romantic ideals. It is driven by the pure, unadulterated ambition of a child dreaming under a bedroom poster, waiting for the universe to align.

Although Bangladesh endured a disappointing performance in the Mackay Test, chief selector Habibul Bashar expressed overall satisfaction with their two-match series against Australia, describing the 1-1 draw as a “huge achievement” for Bangladesh cricket.

The prospect of Brazil visiting Bangladesh in the coming months appears increasingly likely, with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) expecting to sit down with the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) soon to explore the possibility.

Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq will return to Afghanistan's Twenty20 international squad for the three-match series against India after a two-year absence, with the aim of building the side for future events.

Brydon Carse has been withdrawn from the second Test against Pakistan, while an incident outside a nightclub is investigated by the Cricket Regulator, in the latest off-field setback for England.

A group of former international players, including World Cup winners and FIFA legends, called on Monday for immediate change at world soccer's governing body, saying its leadership under embattled President Gianni Infantino had been blinded by power.

Paris Saint-Germain players can ill afford to cruise through the season as coach Luis Enrique warned he expected them to play out of their comfort zone.

India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before claiming two quick wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 8–2.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino laid out his manifesto for reelection as the champion of poorer soccer nations on Sunday as UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin ruled out running against him but said he thought there would be an opposition candidate.

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool "need to show a reaction" from a bitterly disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his job as manager, but called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola.

Bangladesh will leave the country on August 26 for the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai, which begins on August 28. The Tigresses are in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, the UAE and Indonesia.

Md Rubel produced a magical spell with four wickets for just 15 runs before Shamim Hossain's late hitting guided Bangladesh to 136 for five in 17.2 overs, with 16 balls to spare while chasing 132.

Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser collected the Adidas Azteca ball at full-time and kept it for more than three decades.

For Bangladesh, however, the rating raises a familiar question: would the same surface receive similar treatment if it had been prepared in the subcontinent?

Asked whether Brazil could potentially play a friendly or hold a training session in Dhaka before or after their tour of India, Tabith told The Daily Star, “The answers are yes. We discussed all options.”

If Bangladesh's pace attack showed remarkable consistency, their batting showed the opposite.

The Rossoneri turned to Amorim after finishing fifth last season, and the Portuguese has been provided with an overhauled squad as the giants look to challenge their city rivals and defending champions, Inter Milan.