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BANGLADESH CRICKET [Representational image] The case has been referred to the BCB’s Anti-Corruption Tribunal for formal proceedings under Article 5 of the Code. © Getty The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has recommended a minimum five-year ban for batter Minhazul Abedin Sabbir for his role in match-fixing during the last edition of the Dhaka Premier League, the country’s premier List A tournament. The recommendation comes after an ACU investigation into Shinepukur Cricket Club’s DPL fixture against Gulshan Cricket earlier this year, which raised eyebrows over two controversial dismissals. In the 36th over of that match, opener Rahim Ahmed was…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take part in the upcoming season of the FIH Pro League with a parliamentary panel informed on Monday that the federal government has agreed to release Rs250 million for the event. Issues related to the Pakistan Hockey Federation came under discussion during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination here at the Parliament House with MNA Mohammad Sanaullah Khan Mastikhel in the chair. During the course of the meeting, IPC secretary Mohyuddin Wani informed that the Ministry of Finance had confirmed that it will provide Rs250m to ensure Pakistan’s first-ever participation in…
LAHORE: Under the bright lights of the DHA Phase Six Sports Complex, the Pakistan Open MMA Championship culminated on Sunday with a night of dramatic finishes and a controversial main event that saw local hero Rizwan “The Haider” Ali preserve his undefeated record via a razor-thin split decision over Egypt’s Adham Mohamed “Warrior.” The fights served as an official qualifier for the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, in September, offering fighters a chance to display their talents to even wider audiences. The lightweight title bout headlined an electrifying main card, in which all Pakistani fighters triumphed, that showcased both…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of a deal worth $43.6 million following a government ban on online gambling, reports said on Monday. Dream11, the biggest online gaming platform in the country, became the lead sponsor of the men’s and women’s national teams after signing a three-year deal in July 2023. The Dream11 logo is printed on the jerseys of the Indian players. It is also the sponsor of several Indian Premier League franchises. Last week, the Indian parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming…
New Zealand trio set to miss Australia’s T20 tour in October due to injury New Zealand’s hopes of kicking off their home summer against Australia on a winning note have suffered a setback with big hitters Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen ruled out of October’s trans-Tasman T20 series. Australia take on the Black Caps in three T20 internationals in Mount Maunganui from October 1-4, which will be played for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, as both nations continue their build up to next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.But New Zealand Cricket announced this morning – more than a…
INJURY WOES William O’ Rourke suffered a stress fracture in his lower back against Zimbabwe last month © Getty New Zealand’s build-up to the home summer has taken a hit with injuries ruling out Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen from next month’s Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval. Scans have confirmed a stress fracture in O’Rourke’s lower back, sidelining the 24-year-old pacer for at least three months. The injury was picked up during the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month. He has since returned home and will now undergo a strength and conditioning programme…
They may have started the evening a long way apart in the table but a local derby is a local derby and there was plenty to enjoy at a packed Kia Oval as a scorching Bank Holiday saw the Invincibles all but book their place in The Hundred Final at Lord’s next Sunday. Match Analysis Sam Billings’ team will be there barring a run rate miracle later this week, without the agonies of going through Saturday’s Eliminator, having won the toss and chosen to field, only to run into what is now becoming the customary Jamie Smith steam train. The…
SA20 Anderson is among the oldest players in the auction list © Getty A Cambodian, a Ugandan, a Motswana – someone from Botswana – and a Malaysian walk into a bar. There they find 153 Englishmen, 50 West Indians, 40 Pakistanis, 36 Sri Lankans, 27 Afghans, 24 Americans, 23 Bangladeshis, 13 Indians, and 11 from each of the United Arab Emirates and Scotland. Ten Zimbabweans, Irishmen and Dutchmen, nine New Zealanders, five Namibians, three Australians, Canadians, Nepalese and Omanis, two Malawians and Germans are also there. And 328 South Africans. That’s one big bar, you might say. It’s a joke,…
THE HUNDRED WOMEN’S COMPETITION, 2025 Skipper Dean helped set up the win with her 2/11. © Getty London Spirit boosted their playoff hopes with a convincing eight-wicket win over Oval Invincibles. The victory also helped them snap out of back-to-back defeats that had threatened to derail their campaign. Opting to bowl first, Spirit saw the Invincibles put on a 42-run opening stand before Charlie Dean dismissed Meg Lanning. Dean and Eva Gray returned identical figures of 2 for 11 as the Invincibles failed to build partnerships beyond the start. If not for Marizanne Kapp’s 25-ball 32, they might have struggled…
The US Open’s first round continues on Tuesday, with men’s top seed Jannik Sinner beginning his title defence, while Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff launch their bids to dethrone women’s defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. It has been over 13 months since a men’s Grand Slam final took place without Jannik Sinner. The Italian has since won three out of four majors, and is favourite to defend his title at Flushing Meadows. The 24-year-old’s rivalry with world number two Carlos Alcaraz, whom he faced in the last two slam finals, is now a major storyline in the game. In last week’s…