Miraz relays his journey to become a cricketer
UNB, Dhaka :Young Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz relayed his journey to become an international cricketer overcoming early struggles and doubts within his traditional family.In...
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Closed-door matches will give us an edge in England: Phil Simmons
Agency :West Indies coach Phil Simmons feels playing behind closed doors against England will favour the visiting side when international cricket resumes next month in...
India’s 800m Asian champion Marimuthu banned for doping
Asian 800-meter champion Gomathi Marimuthu was hit by a four-year ban on Friday for doping and is set to lose her Asian Championships gold medal....
Tokyo Olympics will be safe, Governor says
AFP, Tokyo :Next year’s Olympics will be safe despite the coronavirus pandemic, Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has said, pledging a “120-percent effort” to ensure the...
Djokovic defends packed stands at tennis charity tour event
Agency :There was no social distancing and few among the thousands of fans wore face masks – and Novak Djokovic approved.The fans filled the makeshift...
Jelena Jankovic still unsure whether to return
BBC Online :Former world number one Jelena Jankovic is still unsure whether she will resume her tennis career after playing in Novak Djokovic’s charity tournament.Serb...
Tk 1,478.93cr allocated for development of Youth and Sports
BSS, Dhaka :The government has allocated Taka 1,478 crore 93 lacs in the proposed budget for 2020-21 fiscal year, Taka 22 crore 37 lacs more...
Federer to miss rest of 2020 after further knee operation
Roger Federer will miss the rest of the 2020 season after having a further operation on his right knee.The 20-time Grand Slam winner had the...
Osaka affirms Black Lives Matter support after online criticism to ‘stay in her lane’
Agency :Naomi Osaka is determined her voice will be heard on the subject of racial injustice, despite online critics calling for her to “stay in...
Akram warns saliva ban will make bowlers ‘robots’
Agency :Legendary Pakistan paceman Wasim Akram warned Wednesday that bowlers would become “robots” after cricket officials temporarily banned shining the ball with saliva as a...
Covid-19 : Govt allots Tk 3cr for 150 athletes
The government has allotted Tk 3 crore as humanitarian aid for 150 distressed athletes in the country on Tuesday. State Minister for the Ministry of...
Mayer beats rival decathletes in long-distance challenge
Agency :World record holder Kevin Mayer came out on top as three of the world’s top decathletes resumed international competition on Sunday without leaving their...