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Pakistan has agreed to the hybrid model for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 but with two conditions During discussions regarding the hybrid model for the Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) requested that the International Cricket Council (ICC) explore alternative options. However, within a span of two days, Pakistan has reportedly consented to host the tournament under the hybrid model. Although there has been no formal announcement from the PCB, multiple Pakistani media sources have indicated this development.  According to these reports, the PCB has stipulated two conditions for organizing the Champions Trophy in the hybrid format. Firstly, they seek an increase in their revenue allocation from the ICC, and secondly, they propose that all global tournaments held in India until 2031 also adopt the hybrid model. A report from the Pakistan Observer has stated that India will conduct its matches in the United Arab Emirates, while the remainder of the tournament will take p...

Carse and Bethell guide England to a remarkable victory against New Zealand. First Test, Christchurch (day four of five) New Zealand 348 (Williamson 93) & 254 (Carse 6-42) England 499 (Brook 171) & 104-2 (Bethell 50*) England secured an eight-wicket victory, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Scorecard Brydon Carse and debutant Jacob Bethell propelled England to a commendable eight-wicket triumph over New Zealand in the first Test held in Christchurch. Carse was instrumental, capturing three of the four wickets needed by England in the second innings on the fourth morning, concluding with figures of 6-42, marking his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket. In addition to the four wickets he claimed in the first innings, the 29-year-old finished with match figures of 10-106, becoming the first England bowler to achieve an away 10-for since Monty Panesar in 2012, and the first seamer to do so in New Zealand since Ryan Sidebottom 16 years ago. Daryl Mitchell contributed significan...

Russell secures pole position in Qatar following the stewards' decision to demote Verstappen. George Russell of Mercedes was elevated to pole position at the Qatar Grand Prix on Saturday following a one-place grid penalty imposed on Red Bull's Max Verstappen for driving excessively slowly during the qualifying session. The four-time world champion had initially celebrated securing his first pole in five months, but subsequently faced scrutiny for an incident involving Russell, which the British driver characterized as "super-dangerous."  The stewards acknowledged the complexity of the situation but concurred that Verstappen, who recently secured his fourth consecutive title in Las Vegas, was indeed traveling too slowly on a cooldown lap when Russell approached him unexpectedly. "Unusually, this incident occurred when neither car was on a push lap," the stewards stated. "Had Car 63 (Russell) been on a push lap, the penalty would have most likely been th...

Woods expresses disappointment as he will not participate in the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods has expressed his "disappointment" regarding his inability to participate in next month's Hero World Challenge, which will take place in Albany, Bahamas. As the host of this unofficial tournament, which features 20 of the world's elite players, Woods was anticipated to take one of the exemption spots for the event commencing on December 5. The 48-year-old American did not provide a specific reason for his absence, although he has maintained a limited competitive schedule over the years due to various injuries. Woods has not competed since he failed to make the cut at The Open in July, prior to undergoing back surgery in September. "I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year, but I always look forward to being the tournament host," Woods stated on X. After an eight-month hiatus due to injury, Woods returned to play in the tournament last yea...

The ten-player Botafogo team secures its inaugural Copa Libertadores championship. Botafogo triumphed despite being reduced to ten players, securing its inaugural Copa Libertadores title with a 3-1 victory over fellow Brazilian team Atletico Mineiro in the final held at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. In a surprising turn of events, midfielder Gregore, one of Botafogo’s standout performers, received a straight red card just 30 seconds into the match for a foul on Fausto Vera. “It was incredibly challenging to play with one less player so early in a final. It was an unfortunate incident,” remarked Botafogo defender Alexander Barboza. “However, Gregore deserves this title just as much as the rest of us. We have made history, and that will never be forgotten.” Winger Luiz Henrique opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a close-range effort, and shortly thereafter, he was fouled, leading to a penalty that Alex Telles successfully converted in the 44th minute. Eduardo Vargas n...

Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bat, but faced a disaster at the start. Bangladesh's batting failure also followed in the Jamaica Test, which was repeatedly postponed due to rain. After the game resumed in the third session, the Tiger batters were hit by Kemar Roach's cannon. Bangladesh lost 2 wickets after scoring just 10 runs. The Tigers won the toss and decided to bat first in the second and final Test against the West Indies on Saturday. Mehedi Hasan Miraj's team is entering the field with two changes in this series-saving match. Mahmudul Hasan Joy and Mominul Haque went to the pavilion with 10 runs in the beginning of the match. As of writing this report, Bangladesh has accumulated 52 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in 20 overs. Bangladesh took the field against the West Indies at Sabina Park in Jamaica at 2 am Bangladesh time. Earlier, the toss was scheduled for 8:30 pm Bangladesh time. The toss was delayed due to the unprepared ground in Kingston. At the same ...

Djokovic participates in the ceremony preceding the Copa Libertadores final. Novak Djokovic participated in the ceremony preceding the Copa Libertadores final held at Monumental de Nunez Stadium on Saturday. The holder of a record 24 Grand Slam titles in men's tennis, Djokovic assisted in carrying the Copa trophy onto the field. He refrained from showing favoritism towards either of the Brazilian teams competing in the final. Botafogo triumphed over Atletico Mineiro with a score of 3-1. The tennis legend is in Argentina to engage in an exhibition match on Sunday alongside former U.S. Open champion Juan Martín del Potro, who is set to retire from professional tennis. Djokovic is a supporter of Red Star Belgrade in his home country of Serbia and has also expressed admiration for two international clubs: Manchester United and AC Milan.

Bangladesh keeps Irish within reach How can you not get a touch of the culture here when you come to Bangladesh! The Irish women's team also got a great experience of traveling in Dhaka city by rickshaw. They also got the experience of riding and riding themselves. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) provided the opportunity for this enjoyable event. The Irish women got a very exciting experience at the Mirpur Stadium before the second match of the ODI series. They will take the field against Nigar Sultana Jyotida at 10 am on Saturday (November 30). However, after a great victory in the first match, the hosts are eyeing to secure the series with one match left. Bangladesh is playing an ODI series after a long time. In the first match, they broke their own record of highest total and winning margin. In the second match, the Jyotidas are eyeing the same type of cricket. However, the tendency to play excessive dot balls has become a matter of concern. Especially in the first power pla...

Three former SA cricketers arrested for match-fixing ICC has always been strict about match fixing. Even then, match fixing incidents have not stopped. Such incidents often happen in domestic and franchise leagues. This time, three South African cricketers have been arrested on such charges. The allegations against the three cricketers are that they were involved in a match-fixing scandal in 2015. They did this in the T20 Ram Slam Challenge tournament. Although the two arrested, Lonwabo Totsbe and Thami Solekile, played international cricket for the Proteas, Ithi Mbalati does not have that experience. South Africa's corruption agency, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI), has arrested three cricketers for fixing after almost 8 years. Mbalati was arrested on November 18 and Solkile and Totsbe were arrested on November 28-29 respectively. Earlier, the investigative agency DPCI released a shocking report on match-fixing in October 2016. The trio have been banned fr...

Bangladesh fight to save series in Jamaica Bangladesh lost the first Test in Antigua due to poor bowling but failed to bat. The last Test was played at Sabina Park in Jamaica almost three years ago. Bangladesh last played at this ground in 2018. Bangladesh is ready to correct its mistakes after going to Jamaica from Antigua. Bangladesh is also afraid of the comparatively batting-friendly wicket at Sabina Park with that batting. If the batters can do something good, the visitors can expect positive results in the second Test. The second and final Test of the two-match Test series will begin today at 9 pm Bangladesh time. The Bangladesh team played two Tests at Sabina Park in 2004 and 2018. Bangladesh lost the first match by an innings and 99 runs. In the last match by 166 runs. The absence of Mushfiqur Rahim and Nazmul Hossain Shantor is coming to the fore on the tour. Both are not on this tour due to injuries. In their absence, Mehedi Hasan Miraj has to rely on many newcomers in the b...

Bangladesh start Asia Cup by beating Afghans Bangladesh got off to a flying start in the Under-19 Asia Cup. The red-green representatives defeated Afghanistan by 45 runs in their first match of the tournament. Afghanistan had sent Bangladesh into bat after winning the toss at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Bangladesh lost opener Jawad Abrar (0) early in the match. However, another opener Kalam Siddiqui and captain Azizul Hakim, who was out for three, overcame the pressure by putting on a 142-run stand for the second wicket and put Bangladesh on the path to a fighting score. It was with the bat of these two youngsters that Bangladesh finally found the capital to fight. Azizul played a brilliant innings of 103 runs before Sajghar returned off the ball of Nuristani Omarzai. On the other hand, Kalam scored 66 runs before being bowled off the ball of Ghazanfar. Although the other batsmen of the team could not do much, Bangladesh finally reached 228 runs for 9 wickets in 50 overs ...

Brook departs for 171 as England take 111-run lead in Christchurch Harry Brook of England was finally dismissed for 171 runs on the third day of the first Test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday. However, the visiting team reached lunch at 459 for eight, establishing a first-innings lead of 111 runs. Brook and Ben Stokes formed a formidable partnership, adding 159 runs for the sixth wicket before Brook's lengthy innings was concluded by Matt Henry, allowing England to surpass New Zealand's total of 348 runs. At lunch, England's captain Stokes remained at the crease with an unbeaten score of 78, set to continue in the second session alongside tailender Brydon Carse, who was not out on five. Brook, who resumed his innings on 132 with England at 319-5, benefited for the fifth time from New Zealand's struggles in the field, as Glenn Phillips dropped a catch at gully when Brook was on 147. Despite the introduction of the new ball by New Zealand, Brook played wi...

Herdman steps down as the head coach of Toronto FC in the wake of the Canada drone controversy. Toronto FC coach John Herdman has stepped down in the wake of the Canada Soccer drone controversy at the Paris Olympics, which recently resulted in the dismissal of Bev Priestman as the head coach of Canada's women's team. Herdman, who previously served as the head coach for both the men's and women's national teams, has been implicated in findings from an independent review that revealed a "practice of conducting surreptitious surveillance of opponents" within the national program prior to the Paris Games. Although the Major League Soccer team did not provide a specific reason for his resignation, Canada Soccer indicated earlier this month in their summary of the independent review that they had "initiated a proceeding with respect to Mr. Herdman under the Disciplinary Code."  The summary, released on November 12, noted that "potential violations of...

Southampton denied by VAR and Brighton rises to second in Premier League Southampton was deprived of a valuable victory due to a contentious VAR decision, resulting in a 1-1 draw against host Brighton in the English Premier League on Friday. Kaoru Mitoma scored a remarkable header to give Brighton the lead in the first half, while Flynn Downes equalized an hour into the match. Shortly thereafter, Cameron Archer, a teammate, converted a cross from Southampton substitute Ryan Fraser. After a VAR review lasting over four minutes, it was determined that Archer was onside; however, Adam Armstrong was penalized for being offside, despite not touching the ball, on the grounds of interfering with goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen. “I find it difficult to accept,” stated Southampton manager Russell Martin during an interview with Sky Sports. “We were informed that it impacted Bart Verbruggen’s ability, and if Adam’s movement had indeed displaced Verbruggen, I could comprehend the decision, but he rem...

Halep questions handling of her doping case after Swiatek's one-month ban Simona Halep has raised concerns regarding the significant disparity in the handling of doping cases, particularly in light of the one-month suspension imposed on world number two Iga Swiatek, while Halep herself faced over 18 months of inactivity due to two separate anti-doping violations.  On Thursday, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced that Swiatek had accepted a one-month ban after testing positive for the prohibited substance trimetazidine (TMZ). The Polish player tested positive in August, but the ITIA acknowledged that the result stemmed from contamination in her melatonin medication. Halep was provisionally suspended in October 2022 and subsequently received a four-year ban, which was later reduced to nine months in March following an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. She has consistently denied any intentional use of the banned substance roxadustat, asserting that...

  Bashundhara Kings beat Chittagong Abahani Bashundhara Kings defeated Chittagong Abahani 7-0. Chittagong Abahani were crushed in the match held at the Kings Arena on Friday (November 29). French footballer Jared Khasa gave Kings the lead in the third minute of the match. Goals from Faisal Ahmed Fahim and Brazilian Miguel gave champions Bashundhara Kings a 4-0 lead in the first half. Kings' two local forwards, Rakib and Mujibur Rahman Johnny, shone in the second half. Rakib and Johnny scored one goal each as the champions left the field with a 7-0 victory.

Sri Lanka was dismissed for a record-low total of 42 runs during the cricket test match in Durban. South Africa suffered a batting disaster at home. The team, which lost 4 wickets for 54 runs, was all out for 191 runs in the first innings. That run was also thanks to Temba Bavuma. Seeing the plight of the Proteas at Kingsmead in Durban, it was predicted that a tough test awaits Sri Lanka. And so it happened. The Sri Lankans were all out for their lowest score of just 42 runs in the first innings. South Africa, who have their eyes on the Test Championship final, took a lead of 149 runs in the first innings. They started batting in the second innings to increase their lead. For South Africa, who lost the toss and opted to bat, Temba Bavuma, who returned to the lead after recovering from injury, scored 70 runs in the first innings off 117 balls. Keshav Maharaj's 24 runs in the lower innings were the second highest for the team. In addition, Tristan Stubbs 16 and Kagiso Rabada played ...

 Brook century drags England back into first NZ test Harry Brook delivered an outstanding century, revitalizing England's position in the first test against New Zealand in Christchurch on Friday. By the conclusion of day two, England had reached 319 for five, trailing New Zealand's total of 348 by just 29 runs. The English side found themselves in a precarious situation at 71-4 during the second session. However, Brook and Ollie Pope formed a resilient partnership, amassing 151 runs for the fifth wicket, which significantly reduced the deficit by tea. Both players capitalized on some unusually careless fielding from the New Zealand team until Glenn Phillips executed a remarkable catch in the gully off Tim Southee's bowling, dismissing Pope for 77. Brook, who had reached his half-century with one of his two sixes, continued to excel, surpassing 2,000 career runs and achieving his seventh century in just 22 tests. He struck one of his ten fours to send the ball racing to the...

 The Premier League is about to commence. The 2024-25 domestic football season began on November 22 with the new tournament Challenge Cup. Exactly one week later, the prestigious Bangladesh Premier League is taking to the field today. Like the last few seasons, the Premier League and Federation Cup will be played simultaneously. League games will be played on Fridays and Saturdays, and the Federation Cup match will be played on Tuesdays. This year's domestic football started with many no's. On August 5, the storm of political change swept over several clubs. Due to which the two former champions Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Sheikh Russell Krira Chakra have withdrawn their names. Abahani and Chittagong Abahani formed teams at the last minute. Among them, there is no foreigner in Abahani this time. There is only one in Chittagong Abahani. No no - this season has started with a venue controversy. After the Challenge Cup, the runner-up Mohammedan has officially informed the BFF...

The Top Contenders: Highlighting Vini Jr., Rodri, and Messi, Explore the Nominees for FIFA's Best Player Award. A few days ago, Spanish midfielder Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award, beating Vinicius Junior. This time, he will also fight with Vinicius to be the FIFA Best of the Year. Rodri may not be able to beat Messi in the Ballon d'Or fight, but this time it will be. Because, the Argentine superstar is also in the race. FIFA has released the nominations for the Best Footballer of the Year award 'The Best'-2024. Where 11 players have been nominated in boys' football. Among them, Vinicius, Rodri, Kylian Mbappe are Lionel Messi. With this, the Argentine captain has been nominated 9 times for the 'The Best' award given by the football governing body. Messi has won The Best three times, including the last two years. The nomination list for 'The Best' award, along with 'FIFA Men's Player', has been released. Among them, there are awards fo...

Verstappen 'should start doing comedy' - Norris Lando Norris has remarked that Max Verstappen "should consider a career in comedy" following the Dutch driver's assertion that he could have secured the world championship while driving for McLaren. Verstappen, a driver for Red Bull, made these comments based on his conviction that the McLaren was the superior vehicle for a significant portion of the season. "He is entitled to his opinion, but I completely disagree, as expected," Norris stated. "He is talented, yet that assertion is unfounded. "I recognize Max's capabilities and appreciate his self-assurance, but I can express my views freely. It simply isn't feasible." After winning the title at the recent Las Vegas Grand Prix, Verstappen claimed that he would have clinched the championship earlier had he been in a McLaren, suggesting that the outcome would have been "essentially the same" in a Ferrari. Norris admitted to ...

Swiatek has agreed to a one-month suspension following a positive doping test, as reported by the ITIA. World number two and five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension following a positive test for the banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ), as announced by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) on Thursday.  Swiatek's positive result stemmed from an out-of-competition sample collected in August. The ITIA, which oversees tennis's anti-doping efforts, acknowledged that the positive test was due to contamination from her melatonin medication, which is available over the counter in Poland. Swiatek indicated that she had been using melatonin to address jet lag and sleep difficulties. Given the absence of significant fault or negligence, the ITIA determined that her case fell within "the lowest end of the range" for sanctions, leading to the one-month suspension that the 23-year-old accepted. According to the ITIA's statement...

England lose three early wickets after dismissing NZ for 348 England experienced a challenging session before lunch, losing Zak Crawley, Jacob Bethell, and Joe Root early, concluding the first session at 45-3 after successfully bowling out New Zealand for 348 on the second day of the first test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday.  Seamer Brydon Carse claimed 4 wickets for 64 runs, while spinner Shoaib Bashir took 4 for 69. Glenn Phillips contributed an unbeaten 58, aiding the home team in adding 29 runs to their overnight score at the expense of their final two wickets. Ben Duckett, who remained not out on 32, faced a rigorous examination from the New Zealand seamers and will return for the second session with the aim of stabilizing the innings following the loss of two wickets in the last over before the break. Tim Southee commenced the bowling in what will be his final test series, but it was his new-ball partner, Matt Henry, who achieved the initial breakthrough in the fo...

Textor anticipates a unique soccer victory as Botafogo competes against Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final. The Brazilian club Botafogo has the potential to deliver owner John Textor his most significant achievement in soccer to date if it secures victory against Atletico Mineiro in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday. The American entrepreneur, who also possesses several European soccer teams, has faced considerable backlash from fans due to financial challenges and unsatisfactory performance. He has encountered criticism in Brazil as well, particularly after making unsubstantiated claims regarding match-fixing when Botafogo relinquished a 13-point lead, ultimately failing to capture the league title last year. Witnessing Botafogo claim its inaugural continental title would represent a notable success. After being relegated from the Brazilian league in 2020, Botafogo has regained its stature, largely due to Textor’s financial backing. His involvement is part of a bro...

Martinez showcases his goalkeeper accolades, attributing them to his remarkable save against Villa in the Champions League. Emi Martinez commenced the evening by entering the field alongside his children, proudly displaying a pair of trophies awarded to him as the world's best goalkeeper for the past two years. He concluded the night with a remarkable save that justified those accolades. The Argentine international shone during the 0-0 stalemate between his Aston Villa squad and Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, as he deftly retrieved the ball from behind him, preventing it from crossing the goal line and denying Francisco Conceição what could have been a decisive goal. Replays revealed that the ball was nearly entirely over the line before Martinez managed to clear it, prompting immediate congratulations from his teammates. While no save by Martinez will surpass the one he executed for Argentina in the dying moments of extra time during the 2022 World Cup final, wher...

Late goals by US stars are a Champions League thanksgiving for PSV Eindhoven PSV Eindhoven expressed gratitude towards its American internationals following their Champions League match on Wednesday. Facing a 2-0 deficit in the 87th minute at home against Shakhtar Donetsk, the prospects appeared bleak for the Dutch side clad in red and white stripes until their American players made a decisive impact. Malik Tillman executed a clever free kick from a wide position, catching Shakhtar goalkeeper Dmytro Riznyk off guard as he attempted to cover his near post. Just three minutes later, Tillman struck again, unleashing a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that equalized the score, prompting PSV to seek further goals. The winning moment arrived in the fifth minute of stoppage time when US forward Ricardo Pepi capitalized on a loose ball in the goal area, calmly placing it into an empty net. “When we scored the winner, it was absolute chaos; everyone was jumping on each other, our be...