Pakistan formally backs Bangladesh’s refusal to play in India

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday reaffirmed its decision not to send the national team to India for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, citing unresolved concerns over the safety and security of the Bangladeshi contingent.

With less than six months to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, the schedule for the 39-day tournament co-hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States has been released.

Ousmane Dembele was named the world`s best player of the season as he claimed the Ballon d`Or on a night of triumph for his Paris St Germain club, while Barcelona`s Aitana Bonmati, a serial trophy winner, claimed the women`s award on Monday.

Even at age 40, LeBron James continues to stand as the most popular basketball player in the United States, anchored by his enduring presence on and off the court. According to NBA fan engagement data from the 2024–25 season, James amassed an astonishing 3.23 billion social media and digital platform views, more than any other NBA player.

Football fans worldwide await an exciting announcement as FIFA is expected to confirm Saudi Arabia as the host nation for the 2034 World Cup on Wednesday. With no competing bids, the Gulf nation is set to secure the prestigious tournament’s hosting rights.

Bangladesh`s legendary all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has announced his retirement from both T20 internationals and Test cricket, just a day before Bangladesh`s second Test against India at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.

Bangladesh completed a historic 2-0 clean sweep over Pakistan with a six-wicket win in the second and final Test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today.

Defending champions Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida.

Czech tennis player Barbora Krejcikova clinched her first Wimbledon women`s singles title on Saturday. Ranked world No. 31, Krejcikova defeated Italian seventh seed Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 in a final that lasted nearly two hours.

Defending champions Argentina secured their spot in the Copa America final with a 2-0 victory over Canada in Tuesday`s semi-final in New Jersey, thanks to goals from Julian Alvarez and Lionel Messi.

Colombia secured a 1-1 draw against Brazil on Tuesday, confirming their place in the Copa America quarter-finals as the top team in their group.

India`s captain Rohit Sharma and his opening partner Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 Internationals on Saturday, following the team`s World Cup victory against South Africa in Bridgetown.

Argentina became the first team to advance to the Copa America quarter-finals after Lautaro Martinez`s late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Chile in their Group A match on Tuesday. 

In a gripping at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Australia emerged victorious breaking India`s unbeaten streak to clinch the prestigious World Cup title in cricket. 

Football icon Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d`Or for the best player in the world on Monday. 

The much-anticipated India-Pakistan match in the forthcoming ODI World Cup, initially set for October 15 in Ahmedabad, is now under scrutiny for possible rescheduling due to the Navratri festival.