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JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Bangladesh captain Litton Das on Wednesday described the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan as a significant challenge, emphasising the strength of Pakistan’s bowling attack. Speaking at a press conference after the third T20I against Sri Lanka, he acknowledged that conditions in Dhaka could be difficult and that Pakistan would present a formidable test. “Both series wins are massive. Winning in the West Indies and Sri Lanka is no small feat,” he said. Das made it clear that the series against Pakistan will not be easy, as their players have become familiar with the conditions by playing…
ICC MEETING LA28 has allowed only six men and women cricket teams to participate in the Quadrennial Games © Getty The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to form a Working Group to address several pressing global issues, including the structure of various formats of the game and the qualification pathway for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. It was also confirmed that the minimum age for participation in senior international cricket will remain at 15, with provisions to review the cut-off year in exceptional cases. These were among the key takeaways of the Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) meeting held in…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL Andre Russell, who was included in the 16-member West Indies squad against Australia, is set to hang up his boots from international cricket during the T20I series, starting from 20 July. He had missed being a part of the squad against England late last year, due to an injury. The Jamaican who is a two-time world champion, having been a part of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup winning squads in 2012 and 2016, will play his last two international matches on 20 and 22 July at his homeground in Sabina Park. Russell was thankful to…
CNN — When Kodai Senga takes the mound at Citi Field, he’s not just pitching for the New York Mets. He’s part of a rising wave of Japanese talent that’s breathing new life into America’s pastime – and drawing millions of new eyes on both sides of the Pacific. In an interview with CNN’s Jim Sciutto, the three-time NPB All-Star shared what the transition was like moving from Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball to Major League Baseball. A new generation of talent — and fans “Of course, there are differences when playing baseball in a different culture, so I think it’s…
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP CHANNEL The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has begun exploring the possibility of organising an away series during the now-vacant August window, following India’s decision to postpone their scheduled tour of Bangladesh. The home series, originally scheduled for August 17 to 31, 2025 and featuring three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), has been rescheduled for September 2026. The postponement came after the Indian government advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to delay the tour due to rising political tensions between the two countries. Speaking to the media in Dhaka, BCB Director…
Pakistani cueist Muhammad Asif has advanced to the final of the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Masters Snooker Championship 2025, being held in Manama, Bahrain, the federation said on Thursday. According to the IBSF, the former world amateur champion secured a 4-2 win over India’s Manan Chandra in the semi-final held on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain. The frame scores were 118-6, 0-84, 25-76, 92-11, 87-62, and 72-41. Asif will face India’s Brijesh Damani in the final on Friday (today). The match will be held at 6pm Bahrain Time, 8pm PKT, the IBSF said in a post…
Pakistani cueist Muhammad Asif is set to face India’s Brijesh Damani in the final of the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF) World Masters Snooker Championship 2025 in Bahrain’s Manama city on Friday. The former world amateur champion advanced to the final after securing a 4-2 win over India’s Manan Chandra in the semi-final held on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain. The frame scores were 118-6, 0-84, 25-76, 92-11, 87-62, and 72-41. Asif’s match today against Damani will be held at 6pm Bahrain Time (8pm PKT), the IBSF said in a post on Instagram. Asif qualified for the semifinals…
Pakistan’s Hasnain Akhtar beat Wales’ Riley Powell in the final of the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF) World U17 Snooker Championship in Bahrain’s Manama city on Friday to win the tournament. Hasnain won the final against his opponent 4-0. Pakistan’s Muhammad Asif match against India’s Brijesh Damani is also underway in the final of the IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship 2025 in on Friday. The former world amateur champion advanced to the final after securing a 4-2 win over India’s Manan Chandra in the semi-final held on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Bahrain. The frame scores were 118-6, 0-84,…
Pakistani cueists won two titles in one day at the International Billiards and Snooker Federation (IBSF) world snooker championships on Friday, with Muhammad Asif clinching the IBSF World Masters Snooker Championship and Hasnain Akhtar claiming victory in the World U17 Snooker Championship. Asif secured victory over Indian Brijesh Damani with a score of 4-3 by the seventh frame of play. Earlier, Hasnain beat Wales’ Riley Powell 4-0 in the final of the under-17 tournament The former world amateur champion advanced to the final after securing a 4-2 win over India’s Manan Chandra in the semi-final held on Thursday at the…
CNN — Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not be taking part in WNBA All-Star Game festivities this weekend after suffering an injury earlier this week, she announced Thursday. “I am incredibly sad and disappointed to say I can’t participate in the 3-Point contest or the All-Star Game,” she said in a statement released by the team on Instagram. “I have to rest my body. I will still be at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for all the action and I’m looking forward to helping (New York Liberty head coach) Sandy (Brondello) coach our team to a win.” Clark was visibly emotional after…