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Jayasuriya to replace Silverwood as Sri Lanka coach

Sports —8 July, 2024 16:44

Former Sri Lanka skipper and one-time chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said Monday he will be the new head coach, after Chris Silverwood quit following…

Jayasuriya to replace Silverwood as Sri Lanka coach

Spain and France to face off in Euros last four, Turkey lament 'unfair' Demiral ban

Spain will face France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 after…

Spain and France to face off in Euros last four, Turkey lament 'unfair' Demiral ban
Nafees Iqbal suffers stroke, airlifted to Dhaka

Having suffered an untimely stroke, ex-national cricketer Nafees…

Nafees Iqbal suffers stroke, airlifted to Dhaka

Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland

Misfiring England faces on-form Switzerland

England will play Switzerland in the quarterfinals of Euro on Saturday. England faced criticism from fans who thought the team underperformed in its extra-time win over Slovakia, while…

Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Argentina beat Ecuador to reach Copa semis

Goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez was the hero, saving two penalties and Lionel Messi's blushes as holders Argentina defeated Ecuador in a penalty shoot-out to book their place in the Copa…

Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan in same ICC Champions Trophy group: reports

Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan in same ICC Champions Trophy group: reports

The next edition of the ICC Champions Trophy will take place in Pakistan next year. Reports suggest that Bangladesh are placed in Group A of this event along with India, Pakistan,…

Indian World Cup winners head home after hurricane delay

Indian World Cup winners head home after hurricane delay

India's T20 Cricket World Cup winners were finally heading home Wednesday, officials said, after a hurricane in the West Indies delayed their departure. Favourites India won the title…

Messi and Miami teammates among MLS lineup for All-Star Game

Messi and Miami teammates among MLS lineup for All-Star Game

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi is joined by teammates Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez on the 30-player lineup announced on Monday for the MLS All-Star Game.   …

Mbappe plays on with broken nose

Mbappe plays on with broken nose

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted that playing with a mask to protect his broken nose was "absolutely horrible" as he prepared for Monday's last-16 clash with Belgium at Euro 2024.…

Hurricane Beryl disrupts champions' homecoming

Hurricane Beryl disrupts champions' homecoming

After lifting the T20 World Cup title after a gap of over a decade, the Indian cricket team is still celebrating. It was the fourth-biggest ICC title for the Indian team overall. Before…

Dhaka handball team beat Assam

Dhaka handball team beat Assam

Dhaka Men's Handball team made a good start in the Dhaka- Assam Men's and Women's Handball Series'2024 beating touring Assam Men's team by 47-24 goals in the opening match at Mansur…

Portugal to face newcomer Slovenia in knockout

Portugal to face newcomer Slovenia in knockout

Portugal plays Slovenia on Monday in the round of 16 at the European Championship. The game kicks off at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT) at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt. The winner will…

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

India unites in joy as cricket greats hail inspiring World Cup win

India's T20 World Cup triumph was hailed by former cricketers on Sunday as inspiring the next generation, after Rohit Sharma and his team ended the country's global trophy drought.…

India clinches T20 championship

India clinches T20 championship

India ended their 13-year wait for a world title by fighting back to beat South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final. The Proteas needed 26 from 24 balls in pursuit of 177, but…

India won the toss and elected to bat

India won the toss and elected to bat

The captain of South Africa, Aiden Markram says that they would have batted first as well. Tells that the pitch looks dry but they will have the first crack with the ball and they…

India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky

India's Dravid hoping for third time lucky

India head into Saturday's T20 World Cup final against South Africa hoping it will be third time lucky as the cricketing powerhouse looks to deliver a world title after successive…

India against South Africa: The Twenty20 World Cup cricket finale features two unbeaten teams

India against South Africa: The Twenty20 World Cup cricket finale features two unbeaten teams

India is aiming to end its 11-year trophy drought in global cricket competitions. South Africa is chasing its first men's World Cup title in any limited-overs format.  The Twenty20…