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Bayern Munich face unforeseen crisis in years

Bayern Munich face unforeseen crisis in years

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-04-20 15:06:54

When Julian Nagelsmann took over Bayern Munich, expectations from him were high. He inherited Hansi Flick's invincible squad and being someone with a lot of aptitude in the tactical side of the game,...

Pele back in hospital as tumour treatment continues

Pele back in hospital as tumour treatment continues

-- 2022-04-20 13:13:01

Brazilian football great Pele returned to hospital on Monday as he continues to receive treatment for cancer, Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein hospital said in a medical note on Tuesday. Edson Arantes do...

Sharapova says she is pregnant with first child

Sharapova says she is pregnant with first child

-- 2022-04-20 10:29:04

Former world number one Maria Sharapova on Tuesday used the occasion of her 35th birthday to announce that she was pregnant with her first child, Reuters reports. The Russian five-time Grand Slam cha...

Two former cricketers pass away on Tuesday

Two former cricketers pass away on Tuesday

FE ONLINE DESK 2022-04-19 19:41:40

Tuesday, April 19 2022, is a gloomy day for Bangladesh cricket as two legendary former cricketers left the world. Samiur Rahman, the former Bangladesh fast bowler, has died aged 68 in Dhaka. He was s...

Do Bangladesh still miss Mashrafe Mortaza?

Do Bangladesh still miss Mashrafe Mortaza?

Shajedul Rahin 2022-04-19 18:01:13

It has been over two years since Mashrafe Mortaza last played for Bangladesh. In this period, Bangladesh have turned around well, produced talented seamers like Shoriful Islam and had much success. B...

Former cricketer Mosharraf Hossain dies

Former cricketer Mosharraf Hossain dies

FE ONLINE DESK 2022-04-19 18:01:01

Former national cricketer Mosharraf Hossain Rubel died on Tuesday at the age of 40 after a long battle with cancer. He breathed his last at United Hospital in Dhaka, according to news agencies. &nbs...

Sevilla's dream run this season

Sevilla's dream run this season

Mahtab Jamil 2022-04-19 16:04:44

La Liga has seen certain ups and downs of teams this season. FC Barcelona had an early drop off in the post-Messi era, Athletico Madrid could not perform as consistently as they would like.  Whe...

How could Mohammedan not see this?

How could Mohammedan not see this?

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-04-18 17:28:01

The stage is set for the Super Six now in DPL. The best six teams from the round-robin will face each other for the title this year. One heavyweight absentee from these six is Mohammedan, who got only...

Young squad is the way forward for Bangladesh in T20 cricket

Young squad is the way forward for Bangladesh in T20 cricket

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2022-04-17 17:23:02

When T20 cricket first came into the limelight, many thought it was a format of the game that was solely meant for the young players to express themselves.  As the years have passed, experience...

Tsitsipas eases past Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

Tsitsipas eases past Zverev to reach another Monte Carlo final

-- 2022-04-17 12:07:28

Defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas showed no signs of fatigue following Friday's marathon battle as he eased past German Alexander Zverev 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Monte Carlo Masters final on Saturday...

Has anything changed for Barcelona's resurgence hopes?

Has anything changed for Barcelona's resurgence hopes?

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-04-16 17:37:57

Barcelona seemed to be on top of the world after their famous 0-4 Classico win in Bernabeu. Everyone would put their money on Barcelona being back by then. A team, unbeaten for 12 matches, was wo...

Taijul is the undeserving victim of Bangladesh's defensive mentality

Taijul is the undeserving victim of Bangladesh's defensive mentality

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-04-16 13:57:12

Taijul Islam finished the 2nd Test against South Africa with a 5-wicket haul and 9 wickets in the match. Since the lockdown, he has picked up 30 wickets in 6 games. There are three 5-wicket hauls and...

Root steps down as England test captain

Root steps down as England test captain

-- 2022-04-15 15:08:55

Joe Root has stepped down as England's test captain, the country's cricket board said on Friday, succumbing to pressure from influential figures within the game following a run of poor results capped...

Real Madrid's problem with pressing and pace

Real Madrid's problem with pressing and pace

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-04-13 13:49:58

Real Madrid, although qualifying against Chelsea last night after a nail-biting fight–that went to the extra time, played one of the worst matches of this season. The 3-2 scoreline in favour of...

Co-host USA granted automatic qualification for 2024 T20 World Cup

Co-host USA granted automatic qualification for 2024 T20 World Cup

-- 2022-04-12 20:07:35

The USA have been granted automatic qualification for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2024 as the co-host nation, along with West Indies. The 2024 edition is being held in North America for the first time...

Two South Africa players test Covid-19 positive during Test vs Bangladesh

Two South Africa players test Covid-19 positive during Test vs Bangladesh

-- 2022-04-11 17:26:48

South Africa have confirmed positive Covid-19 cases for opening batsman Sarel Erwee and all-rounder Wiaan Mulder ahead of day four of the second and final Test against Bangladesh at St George’s...

The childish and unprofessional side of 'angry' Ronaldo

The childish and unprofessional side of 'angry' Ronaldo

Rassiq Aziz Kabir 2022-04-11 17:13:04

This Saturday, Cristiano Ronaldo became the headline of most of the prominent sporting portals for absolutely wrong reasons.  Ronaldo, after playing a match against Everton, which he would rathe...

South Africa bowl Bangladesh out for 80 runs to win Test series

South Africa bowl Bangladesh out for 80 runs to win Test series

-- 2022-04-11 15:53:26

South Africa managed to bowl the Tigers out for 80 to win the second Test by 322 runs and clinch the series. The hosts won the series despite losing several first-string players due to the IPL, report...

Mominul Haque's chance to redeem

Mominul Haque's chance to redeem

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-04-11 13:54:39

Mominul Haque is undoubtedly one of the best things that happened for Bangladesh in Tests. Before him, nobody was this much consistent in passing the 150 runs mark. The fact that he has the highest nu...

South Africa set Bangladesh 413-run target to chase in fourth innings

South Africa set Bangladesh 413-run target to chase in fourth innings

-- 2022-04-10 22:19:47

South Africa set Bangladesh a 413-run target to chase in the fourth innings of the second Test, in Port Elizabeth, after they declared on 176 for 6. The hosts came out with intent post the tea interv...

Neutral umpires to make comeback in Test matches, ICC says

Neutral umpires to make comeback in Test matches, ICC says

-- 2022-04-10 22:07:07

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to bring back the appointment of the neutral umpires in bilateral Test matches to avoid any sort of controversy forth that spoils the spirit of cricket t...

South Africa lead Bangladesh by 320 runs in second Test

South Africa lead Bangladesh by 320 runs in second Test

-- 2022-04-10 20:21:10

South Africa was 84-2 in its second innings for a 320-run lead over Bangladesh in the second and final test on Sunday. The Proteas moved into the dominant position at tea on Day 3 after earlier bowli...

Imran Khan’s close friend Ramiz Raja may step down as PCB chairman

Imran Khan’s close friend Ramiz Raja may step down as PCB chairman

-- 2022-04-10 19:57:05

Ramiz Raja, who is a close friend of Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan, may step down as chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Geo TV gave the information by citing a Karachi-...

Police investigate after Ronaldo knocked phone from fan

Police investigate after Ronaldo knocked phone from fan

-- 2022-04-10 17:44:08

Police are investigating an incident that saw Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo apparently slapping a phone out of a supporter's hand as he left the field after a loss at Everton. The force...

If Bangladesh want to introduce flat tracks at home, now is the time

If Bangladesh want to introduce flat tracks at home, now is the time

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2022-04-10 17:17:45

Test cricket is the format that has the ability to assess every aspect of a cricketer starting from their patience, technique and game-plan.  With the growing popularity of limited-over cricket,...

What went wrong with Chelsea?

What went wrong with Chelsea?

Mahtab Jamil 2022-04-10 16:47:52

As matchday 32 takes place in the Premier League, things are looking uncertain at both ends of the table.  While there is stiff competition between Manchester City and Liverpool for the title, t...

Ronaldo apologises after mobile phone incident following Man United loss

Ronaldo apologises after mobile phone incident following Man United loss

-- 2022-04-10 10:10:43

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised after he appeared to knock a mobile phone out of a supporter's hand following his side's 1-0 defeat at Everton on Saturday, Reuters reports....

Everton boost survival hopes with win over woeful Man United

Everton boost survival hopes with win over woeful Man United

-- 2022-04-09 21:16:37

Manchester United's miserable season continued on Saturday as Everton boosted their Premier League survival hopes with a 1-0 win over Ralf Rangnick's side at Goodison Park. Out of all cup competition...

South Africa post a huge total of 453 in first innings despite Taijul’s six-wicket haul

South Africa post a huge total of 453 in first innings despite Taijul’s six-wicket haul

-- 2022-04-09 19:22:40

Despite a tremendous bowling display by the left-arm Bangaldshi spinner Taijul Islam, who bagged six wickets in Port Elizabeth, the hosts South Africa posted a huge total of 453 in the first innings o...

Should Bangladesh rotate the senior players?

Should Bangladesh rotate the senior players?

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2022-04-09 14:30:31

The highest scorer in the history of English Test cricket is Sir Alastair Cook. The leading wicket-takers are James Anderson and Stuart Broad. These two trivial facts make the 2018 Pataudi Trophy Tes...