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End of trot chapter in Afghan cricket, Rashid showered with praise Jonathan Trott is stepping down as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team. The match against Canada in the T20 World Cup will be the team's last match under his leadership. Captain Rashid Khan has made an emotional comment about the outgoing coach. The day before the match, Rashid said, "We have a series against Sri Lanka right after the World Cup and then the IPL. Tomorrow is Jonathan Trott's last match with us. We have had some amazing matches and tours with him. He has played a big role in bringing Afghan cricket to where it is today." He added, "He has worked hard with every player. We will all miss him a lot. He has played a key role in taking the team forward in the right direction." Under Trott, Afghanistan has consistently shown its ability to fight against strong teams. The team's performance has improved in discipline and tactics. According to Rashid, this progress has c...

Badosa criticizes online 'disrespect' following her retirement due to injury in Dubai Paula Badosa expressed her frustration on Wednesday regarding a "disrespectful" comment made online and pledged to extend her career, which has been marred by injuries, after a right thigh issue compelled the former world number two to withdraw from her match at the already diminished Dubai Tennis Championships. The Spaniard had successfully returned to the top 10 in the world last year with impressive performances following a series of injuries, including a persistent back issue, which had her considering an early retirement in 2024.Badosa initially led 4-1 against Elina Svitolina in her second round match in Dubai on Tuesday, but subsequently lost the next five games, dropped the first set, and after calling for treatment, ultimately decided to concede the match. She later took to social media to respond to a comment from an individual who accused her of disrespecting the sport. ...

A Benfica defender has been accused of using a racial slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. Portuguese soccer club Benfica on Wednesday expressed their support for Argentine winger Gianluca Prestianni who was accused of using a racial slur against Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during Tuesday's Champions League playoff first-leg. Europe's soccer governing body UEFA said an Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector has been appointed to investigate the allegations of discriminatory behaviour levelled by Real Madrid.Vinicius' repeated targeting with racist abuse has become a central test for Spanish soccer, with several high-profile incidents involving fans from rival teams over the years. TV footage showed Prestianni covering his mouth with his shirt - a common move by players or coaches to prevent anyone reading their lips - while making a comment that Vinicius and nearby teammates interpreted as a racial slur against the 25-year-old Brazilian. MATCH SUSPENDED FOR 11 MINUT...

Bangladesh to play directly in 2028 T20 World Cup, says ICC The ICC has excluded Bangladesh from the 2026 T20 World Cup in India due to security reasons. However, the world cricket governing body today confirmed that Bangladesh will play directly in the 2028 T20 World Cup even if it is not in the current tournament. Australia and New Zealand will jointly host the 11th edition of the T20 World Cup after two years. 20 teams will also participate in that tournament. Australia and New Zealand have automatically secured a place by virtue of being the hosts. The ICC today announced the names of 10 more teams along with them. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, England, West Indies and South Africa, which have made it to the Super Eight stage of this year's T20 World Cup, are on the list. And Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Ireland have been given a chance based on their rankings. Among the teams that failed to make it to the Super Eight of the current T20 World Cup or were not the hosts, B...

  Yamal's penalty miss shatters Barca's dreams Barcelona missed a golden opportunity to return to the top of La Liga. Girona won 2-1 with a last-minute goal from Fran Beltran, leaving Barca disappointed after the Catalan derby. The two teams played attacking football from the start of the match at Girona. Rafinha and Lamine Yamal had chances for Barca but failed to score. Although they were awarded a penalty in the first half, Yamal's spot kick hit the post. After the break, Barcelona took the lead in the 59th minute through a header from Pau Kuberci. But within two minutes, Thomas Lemar scored to equalize the match. After that, Girona increased the pressure with one attack after another. In the 86th minute of the match, Fran Beltran's low shot sent the ball into the net, causing the home fans to burst into cheers. Despite the objections of the Barca camp, the goal stood. The home team's Joel Roca was sent off in extra time, but the result did not change. With this ...

Bangladesh reaches semifinals due to Farzana's late surge. 12 runs were needed in the last over. While this equation is often seen in boys' cricket, the task is very difficult in girls' cricket. It is extremely difficult in the reality of Bangladesh. She hit fours and sixes in two consecutive balls off Fanita Mayer. Of course, she was out in the next ball. However, she brought Bangladesh 'A' women's team within touching distance of victory by then. With this batting storm in the last over of Farzana, Bangladesh 'A' team defeated Thailand national women's team by 3 wickets in the women's Rising Stars Asia Cup. In the first match, Sri Lanka 'A' team defeated Bangladesh 'A' team by 4 runs in the last over. The red-green representatives have reached the semi-finals of the tournament first with two consecutive wins. Thailand scored 103 runs in 20 overs in the 'B' group match today at the Terthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok. Bangl...