Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Former Pakistan cricketer and holder of the world record for fastest bowling Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that “Rawalpindi Express,” his biography, is currently under development. Akhtar posted the movie’s motion poster while announcing the news on his social media accounts. Beginning of this beautiful journey. Announcing the launch of my story, ... Read more
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In 2024, Bangladesh will host the Women’s T20 World Cup
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday that Bangladesh will host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in 2024. The four nations chosen to host women’s white ball competitions from 2024 to 2027 are Bangladesh, India, England, and Sri Lanka, according to the ICC Board. Bangladesh will host its second Women’s ... Read more
Muhammad Ali’s ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ belt sells for $6.18M in auction
The WBC heavyweight championship belt of boxing legend Muhammad Ali from his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” fight was sold at auction on Sunday for $6.18 million, making it the fourth most expensive item of sports memorabilia ever sold. The winner of the heated competition for the belt was Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, according ... Read more
Chess robot breaks seven-year-old opponent’s finger
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Last week at the Moscow Open Chess Tournament, a robot became uneasy after a 7-year-old responded quickly and grabbed and fractured his finger. This incident epitomized the fear of technology gone astray. The child had just had a piece taken by the robot and rushed to make his next move which ... Read more
WWE’s Vince McMahon retires amid sexual misconduct probe
In the midst of an ongoing investigation into allegations of wrongdoing, Wrestling impresario Vince McMahon announced Friday he is retiring from his position as chairman and CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. In a brief statement issued by WWE, McMahon said he is retiring as the company’s chairman and CEO. He noted that he remains its ... Read more
Sir Mo Farah says he was trafficked to UK as a child
Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah has revealed that he was illegally trafficked to the UK as a child.The British sporting legend shocked the nation on Monday night when a clip was released from an upcoming documentary of Sir Mo speaking about how he was brought into the UK illegally under the name of another child.
PSG reject offer to sign Cristiano Ronaldo: Reports
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly rejected the chance to sign Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo after being offered to the club by his agent Jorge Mendes.Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been offered to Paris Saint-Germain as speculation over where his future lies continues to rumble on.Ronaldo has informed Manchester United he wishes to leave and has not travelled with ... Read more
Former F1 race director Masi breaks silence after FIA exit
Former F1 race director Michael Masi has spoken publicly for the first time since his departure from the FIA. The Australian had not spoken publicly since last year’s season-ending race at Yas Marina where his decisions during the late safety car period came under heavy scrutiny as they allowed Max Verstappen to clinch his maiden ... Read more
South Africa withdraws from the ODI series against Australia which was scheduled for 2023
South Africa have withdrawn from the One-Day International series against Australia earmarked for next January, putting the Proteas hopes of automatic qualification for the 50 over World Cup in India in major jeopardy.Abandoning the series, which forms part of the Super League, hurts South Africa’s chances of direct qualification for the 2023 men’s ODI World ... Read more
Shakib get NOC to play CPL
Ace Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan will take part in the forthcoming edition of the Caribbean Premier League, franchise-based T20 tournament, scheduled to begin from August 31.He is set to feature for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the tournament.‘Shakib is expected to take part in the upcoming edition of CPL and we have given him NOC ... Read more
Tigers beat WEST Indies in ODI opener, get 1st win on tour
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.comBangladesh earned their first victory in the current West Indies tour defeating the hosts by six wickets in the opening one-day international at Guyana on Sunday.The visitors won the toss and opted to bowl in a game that was shortened to 41 overs per innings due to a wet outfield.In their preferred ... Read more
Shakib likely to miss ODI series
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is likely to withdraw himself from the forthcoming one-day series against the West Indies, said Bangladesh national team chief selector Minhajul Abedin. ‘Shakib is most likely to miss the ODI series. However, I am not confirming you it officially. Hope to officially confirm the news in ... Read more
Former ICC elite panel umpire Asad Rauf now runs shop selling clothes and shoes
Asad Rauf, who umpired in one hundred and seventy international matches between 2000 and 2013, was part of the elite panel of ICC umpires too, now runs a shop selling clothes and shoes in Landa Bazaar at Lahore and he has no interest in the game anymore. At the peak of his umpiring career, Pakistan’s Asad ... Read more
Bangladesh women hit Malaysia for six
Bangladesh women’s national football team notched up an emphatic 6-0 win against visiting Malaysia in their first of the two-match friendly series at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Sepahi Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamlapur on Thursday. Bangladesh defender Akhi Khatun scored a brace while captain Sabina Khatun, forward
England’s men’s footballers suffer their worst home defeat in 94 years
England suffered their worst home defeat since 1928 with a 4-0 loss to Hungary in the Nations League. Roland Sallai netted in either half, with Zsolt Nagy and Daniel Gazdag piling on the misery late on as the Three Lions suffered a disastrous night in front of a furious Molineux crowd. Their mood was not ... Read more
FIFA World Cup trophy now in Dhaka
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com The original trophy of the FIFA World Cup has arrived in Dhaka earlier this morning for a 36-hour tour accompanied by a seven-member FIFA delegation including former French World Cup winner Christian Karembeu. The World Cup trophy was taken to Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka in presence
Germany to train in Dubai ahead of 2022 Qatar World Cup
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Germany will be setting up a training camp in Dubai to prepare for the 2022 Qatar World Cup which kicks off on November 21. Coached by Hansi Flick, the squad is set to land in Dubai on November 14. They will then fly to Doha on November 17 and play their ... Read more
I don’t follow records, they just come : Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portuguese’s last comments in an interview with the club’s media outlet, claimed that he does not chase records, but the records follow him. “The records, it’s coming in a natural way,” he said. “I don’t follow the records but the records follow me. So it’s good,” he said with
Argentina’s national team to train in Abu Dhabi for 2022 World Cup
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Argentina will prepare for the 2022 World Cup with a training camp in Abu Dhabi as part of a partnership between the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and Argentina Football Association (AFA). The two-time World Cup winners will play friendlies in Abu Dhabi as part of their preparations for what is ... Read more
Miraz receives Best Sportsperson Award 2021
Sports Desk : dhakamirror.com Cricketer Mehedi Hasan Miraz became the Best Sportsperson of the year while footballer Tapu Barman won the popular choice award at the Kool-BSPA Sports Award 2021 ceremony held at a city hotel today. Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA), in association with Square Toiletries Limited, organised the award programme after a two-year ... Read more