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Stuff Correspondent: Former Bangladesh captain Faruque Ahmed has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following the resignation of Nazmul Hasan, who fled the country after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government in a popular uprising. The BCB’s media department confirmed Faruque’s appointment. Faruque,…

Sports Desk: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2027. The Portugal midfielder has been a key figure for the Red Devils since his arrival in January 2020, scoring 79 goals in his 234 appearances. United announced the…

By Maj Gen Dr. Dilawar Singh: As the curtain falls on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, we bid farewell to 18 unforgettable days of athletic brilliance. The world’s youngest, most accomplished, and most inspiring athletes came together to showcase their exceptional talents and unwavering sportsmanship, leaving us with memories that…

Sports Desk: Luis Suárez still has a knack for big plays. The 37-year-old Suárez, Uruguay’s career scoring leader, tied the score two minutes into second-half stoppage time, and Uruguay beat Canada 4-3 on penalty kicks after a 2-2 draw on Saturday night to finish third in the Copa America. Uruguay…

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday reiterated the government’s commitment to creating facilities across various sectors to ensure the country’s comprehensive advancement in the future. “We want the country to progress in every stratum, including sports, in the coming days,” she said while giving away prizes to the…

Sports Desk: Former Indian batting legend and head coach of the Indian World Cup-winning cricket team, Rahul Dravid, has declined to accept an extra bonus in recognition of his contributions to India’s recent T20 World Cup victory. Dravid insisted that he could not accept a larger bonus than his colleagues,…

Sports Desk: Gregg Berhalter was fired 10 months into his second stint as U.S. men’s soccer coach, leaving the Americans searching for a leader less than two years before they host the World Cup. Berhalter was dismissed Wednesday, nine days after his team’s first-round exit from the Copa America flamed…

Sports Desk: Tennis great John McEnroe has described Novak Djokovic as the Darth Vader of Wimbledon, claiming the Serb’s uncompromising attitude and astonishing success have prompted fans to treat him with the same suspicion reserved for the Star Wars villain. Djokovic lashed out at sections of the Centre Court crowd…

Sports Desk: Despite five Bangladeshi sportspersons training under the Olympic Solidarity Paris 2024 Scholarship programme since September 2022, none of them are eligible to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics, scheduled for July 26 to August 11 in France. The scenario raises questions about the selection process and effectiveness of…

Sports Desk: The defending Copa champions will face the winners of Wednesday’s semi-final between Uruguay and Colombia in what will be a highly anticipated final in Miami on Sunday. The 15-times Copa champions produced their best display of the tournament in front of a capacity crowd at the 82,500 MetLife…