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Five-star Rana bowls Bangladesh to thrilling win over Pakistan in Mirpur test
Dhaka: Seamer Nahid Rana claimed 5-40 on an eventful final day to bowl Bangladesh to a 104-run victory in the opening test against Pakistan in Mirpur on Tuesday. The hosts set Pakistan a victory target of 268 and then bundled them out for 163, prising out seven wickets in the final session to go
Australia's Gout Gout to take on 4x400m relay at under-20 world championships
Melbourne: Australian teen sensation Gout Gout will branch out into the 4x400m relay at the under-20 world championships in Eugene, Oregon in August while looking to emulate Usain Bolt by winning the 200m title. The 18-year-old sprinter clocked an under-20 world record of 19.67 seconds in the 2
New Zealand police investigate allegation against Cape Verde player
New Zealand police said they are investigating an allegation made against a Cape Verde player in connection with an incident during the FIFA Series in March. "New Zealand Police can confirm an allegation is under investigation, reported to us on 10 April 2026 in central Auckland," police said in a
England pacer Atkinson fails concussion test after bouncer blows
Dubai: England fast bowler Gus Atkinson was substituted out of a County Championship match on Sunday and later failed a concussion test after being hit on the helmet twice while batting, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of next month 's Test series against New Zealand. The seamer was struck
Messi sets record in Inter Miami win over Toronto FC
Rodrigo De Paul, Luis Suárez, Sergio Reguilón and Messi each scored to lead the visitors. Messi also provided two assists as Miami (6-2-4, 22 points) bounced back from last week’s 4-3 home loss to Orlando City, where they had surrendered a 3-0 lead. With his performance, Messi became the fastest ML
Sorana Cirstea stuns top seed Sabalenka at the Italian Open
Sorana Cirstea shocked top seed Aryna Sabalenka, beating her 2-6 6-3 7-5 in their third-round clash at the Italian Open on Saturday. The 36-year-old Romanian, who will retire later this year, beat a world number one for the first time. Sabalenka started the match well but seemed to be strugg
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc eyes 2027 World Cup
New Delhi: Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc remains driven by the competitive nature of cricket and hopes to extend his 16-year international career for a few more years, he said on Saturday, keeping the door open for a potential appearance at the 2027 World Cup. The 36-year-old left-armer,
Chelsea end six-game losing run with 1-1 draw at Liverpool
Liverpool: Enzo Fernandez’s free kick secured Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday, ending the visitors’ six-game losing run in the Premier League and earning caretaker manager Calum MacFarlane a first point in charge. Liverpool remained fourth in the table with 59 points f
Croatian Dino Prizmic stuns idol Djokovic at the Italian Open
Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic stunned his childhood hero Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open on Friday, as the Serbian struggled with exhaustion and backhand errors in his first match on clay this year. It was the first time Djokovic lost his opening match at th
Luis Suarez open to Uruguay return for World Cup
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has left the door open for an international return, saying he would reverse his retirement if he is needed for this year’s World Cup, potentially returning to the national side after over a 19-month absence. The 39-year-old retired from international football in Septe
Rory McIlroy: Bringing back LIV players 'good business' for PGA Tour
Rory McIlroy is softening his stance on the return of players from LIV Golf to the PGA Tour, acknowledging Friday that bringing back more defectors from the breakaway circuit could be a net positive. With the future of LIV in doubt after Saudi Arabia 's Public Investment Fund announced it is pul
IPL 2026: Green happy to play second fiddle as Allen brings up maiden IPL ton
Finn Allen’s maiden Indian Premier League hundred for Kolkata Knight Riders came with a little help from teammate Cameron Green, who said he deliberately eased off late in the chase to give the New Zealander a shot at three figures. Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 47 balls as Kolkata cruised t