sports

The state of sports in schools

Schools, therefore, often remain an oasis in an otherwise barren concrete desert without publicly accessible alternatives.
25 January 2024, 01:00 AM

Djokovic reveals special connection with Kohli

Novak Djokovic has opened up about his special connection with Virat Kohli and said that he has been in constant touch with the Indian cricket star through text messages.
14 January 2024, 05:08 AM

Papon sees huge potential in overlooked sports

“There are many sports in which I believe we can do well internationally,” Papon told the media today
12 January 2024, 14:59 PM

Oscar Pistorius released from prison on parole

"He was admitted into the system of Community Corrections and is now at home," the department of correctional services said in a statement
5 January 2024, 09:46 AM

Euro, T20 World Cup, Olympics and more lined up in 2024

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup will begin on June 4 in the USA and the West Indies and run till the end of the month.
1 January 2024, 08:25 AM

Flashback 2023 in pictures

Flashback 2023 in pictures
31 December 2023, 12:30 PM

How well did we play in 2023?

In the world of sports, Bangladeshi women’s and men’s teams for cricket and football have had an eventful year.
29 December 2023, 02:58 AM

The need for diverse scholarships beyond sports

Why limit scholarships and quotas to sports?
21 December 2023, 13:43 PM

Erik ten Hag vs Players

As Ten Hag continues his journey with Manchester United, the spotlight is firmly on him, both on and off the pitch.
27 October 2023, 08:51 AM

Mohammad Mohasin: Championing hope in wheelchair cricket

What if you are unable to tread that path in the conventional way? If you have the courage to never give up, you may become a champion of hope in the face of impossible challenges. So, goes the inspiring true tale of Mohammad Mohasin, captain of the Bangladesh Wheelchair Cricket team.
24 October 2023, 09:01 AM

Western Lane: Grief unfolding on squash court

There is more squash in the book than most readers will take a liking to, but the game sometimes works as a metaphor for the bigger picture.
24 September 2023, 15:55 PM

My tumultuous love-affair with Bangladesh Cricket Team

Not all of us are cricket gurus or analysts. Some watch the game purely for entertainment. And the Bangladesh national cricket team brings a stroke of joy into our otherwise mundane lives. However, this iota of joy comes at the cost of our frazzled nerves.
18 September 2023, 19:44 PM

Fit and fearless: The rise of women’s bodybuilding

Women’s bodybuilding is on the rise in Bangladesh. Even if we rewind the clock to a few years back, we would hardly find any news that had women and bodybuilding paired together. But despite the lack of opportunities and the alarming number of obstacles they have to overcome, more and more women are entering the field of professional bodybuilding and the number of participants in such events are rapidly increasing with each passing event.
11 September 2023, 09:32 AM

Farewell, David de Gea

The boy from Madrid leaves with his place secured among the pantheons of the United greats.
9 July 2023, 15:37 PM

People’s opinion on the retirement of cricketer Tamim Iqbal

On Thursday, 6 July, 2023 Tamim Iqbal announced his retirement from international cricket. Having been one of the key players of the Bangladesh cricket team for quite a long time, it came as a shock and fans across the country had all sorts of emotions and reactions to the announcement.
6 July 2023, 17:18 PM

Racism against Vinicius Junior: La Liga should be ashamed

Vinicius has been incessantly targeted for racist attacks.
22 May 2023, 13:43 PM

The 2023 Formula 1 season so far: Unquestionable Red Bull dominance

A quick overview of the races providing a clear picture of the current pecking order of the grid.
15 May 2023, 14:00 PM

Mohammad Isam’s new book recaps Bangladesh cricket through the ages

Author Mohammad Isam is a household name to those who follow Bangladesh cricket through ESPNCricinfo.
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM

Caught Out exposes the rampant match-fixing culture in Indian cricket

Caught Out. Crime. Corruption. Cricket reveals India’s leading role in global match-fixing.
20 April 2023, 07:33 AM

Why early retirement might be a good option for footballers

Retiring on your own terms and at the top of your game isn’t really as bad as it sounds.
10 April 2023, 13:43 PM