Bangladesh began their campaign on a positive note with a six-wicket win over the Netherlands, but were brought crashing back to earth by Australia, who dismissed them for just 77 before wrapping up the chase with ease. Despite the heavy defeat, captain Nigar Sultana believes the team remains upbeat and has handled the hectic tournament…

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Fans watching the third ODI between India and Afghanistan in Chennai were left surprised when India’s innings began with the score already reading 5/0 before a ball had been bowled.The unusual start was the result of a five-run penalty awarded to India during Afghanistan’s innings after…

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has proposed changing its name to the Football Federation of Bharat (FFB). After the idea was accepted during the virtually-attended Special General Body Meeting (SGM), the desire to change the name will now go to the Sports Ministry, which will take the final call.However, the process is…

Hashmatullah Shahidi (Image credit: Afghanistan Cricket Board) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi finally got his long-awaited first ODI hundred, producing a fighting knock of 102 against India in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.The century was a landmark one for Shahidi not just because it was…

Prasidh Krishna (AP Photo) Prasidh Krishna on Saturday produced a sensational spell with the ball to put Afghanistan under massive pressure in the third and final ODI against India in Chennai. The pacer claimed a career-best 5 for 23, becoming the first Indian bowler to register a five-wicket haul in an ODI at the venue….