Dubai: The Indian spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja held on to the top two positions in the ICC Test bowlers rankings, while the national team ended the year as the numero uno side in the latest list issued here. Ashwin also continued to lead the all-rounders’ table with no change among the top five in the list. Hence, Jadeja remained at third spot. This is just the second…

In what we always expected to be a tactical battle between two of the world’s top coaches, Jurgen Klopp came out on top. He got it spot on, with Liverpool sitting deeper than usual and inviting City on to them. That resulted in a more robust defensive performance from Liverpool. And perhaps they have found another way of playing which will serve them well in 2017. In this mini-league of the…

Sania Mirza moved to the number one spot in the WTA doubles rankings after she teamed up with her new partner, Barbora Strycova. Together they beat Martina Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4 in Sunday’s Cincinnati final. Mirza is set to take sole possession of the highest rank, according to the reports, after spliting from her former partner, Martin Hingis. Mirza had a disappointing run at…

RIO DE JANEIRO, - Joseph Schooling sensationally upset Michael Phelps in the 100m butterfly on Friday to seize Singapore's first ever Olympic gold medal at the Rio Games. The 21-year-old Asian champion denied Phelps a fourth straight victory in the event, leading from start to finish to win in an Olympic record of 50.39sec. Phelps, sixth at the turn, couldn't do enough coming home, but he…

Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited Chairman and Managing Director of Bashundhara Group Sayem Sobhan Anvir, left, captured during a club committee meeting at East West Media Group conference room in Bashundhara R/A on Saturday. - reaz ahmed sumon An urgent meeting of Sheikh Russel Krira Chakra Limited management committee was held at East West Media Group conference room in Bashundhara R/A on Saturday.…

Mustafizur Rahman is set to leave Dhaka on July 13 to finally join Sussex for his first county stint. He will be available for four matches each in the NatWest T20 Blast and the Royal London One-Day Cup, reports ESPNcricinfo. BCB's media committee chairman Jalal Yunus said that Mustafizur's medical report was positive and he was expecting the UK visa imminently. Mustafizur was recovering from…

Bangladesh have retained their seventh spot and lead West Indies by four points in the latest ICC cricket ODI team rankings. South Africa have dropped two rating points owing to a below par effort in the tri-series also featuring Australia and West Indies. As a result, India leapfrogged them to take the third spot. Though both teams are on 110 rating points, the Proteas trail the Indians when decimal…

 Lionel Messi sensationally announced his retirement from international football on Sunday after Argentina crashed to an upset defeat against Chile in the final of the Copa America. The heartbroken Barcelona superstar was distraught after missing a spot-kick as Chile snatched victory in a penalty shoot-out -- Messi's fourth straight defeat in a major final while representing Argentina.  …

Tamim Iqbal has been fined Tk one lakh and banned for one match by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) due to his unruly behavior during the Dhaka Premier League match at BKSP on June 12, 2016. Bangladesh Cricket Board today declared the punishments for the cricketers during a press-briefing today. Besides, Nasir Hossain also was fined 20,000 Taka for the same reason. During the match on June 12, Abahani…

Argentina and Chile advanced to the semi-finals of the Copa America yesterday with Chile beating Mexico 7-0 and Lionel Messi getting a goal in Argentina's 4-1 win over Venezuela to equal his country's all-time scoring record.  Messi scored in the 60th minute to take his career tally for Argentina to 54 goals, matching the record held by Gabriel Batistuta. "I am happy to have equalled…

Eden Gardens made history by hosting India’s first day-night game with pink ball on Saturday. The iconic stadium, a witness to many firsts, saw the new format make its debut in the Cricket Association of Bengal super league final between Mohun Bagan and Bhowanipore. The seamers got good purchase, as the ball skidded, but remained firm and was perfectly visible. However, the spinners got less…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Iceland's ´small mentality´ while saying they were fortunate to earn a 1-1 draw against his team in their European Championship Group F opener in St Etienne on Tuesday. Winger Birkir Bjarnason cancelled out Nani's first-half opener for Portugal in Iceland´s maiden appearance at a major tournament but Ronaldo, who equalled…

Uefa has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from Euro 2016 if there is any further violence by fans.   It has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia - but not England - after "totally unacceptable" scenes at Saturday's England-Russia game.   Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the Euro 2016 1-1 draw in Marseille.   Charges…