South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup
South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup.
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England qualify, Portugal forced to wait
Harry Kane scored twice as England thrashed Latvia 5-0 on Tuesday to secure qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while Cristiano Ronaldo\'s Portugal were forced to wait to clinch their spot at the finals after being held by Hungary.
Noman stars as Pakistan win first South Africa Test by 93 runs
Left-arm spinner Noman Ali was South Africa\'s chief tormentor as Pakistan won a gripping first Test by 93 runs in Lahore on Wednesday.
Bangladesh clean swept by Afghanistan after chaotic batting
Bangladesh succumbed to a new low as they were clean swept by Afghanistan when they lost the third and final ODI of the series by massive 200 runs at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Bangladesh hold Jordan to a draw
Forward Mira Jarrar scored a last-gasp equaliser as Bangladesh were held to a 1-1 draw by Jordan in their Group H opener of the AFC Under-17 Women鈥檚 Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers at the Aqaba Stadium in Jordan on Monday night.
Bangladesh salvage draw against Hong Kong
Bangladesh鈥檚 hopes of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 were hanging by a thread following their 1-1 draw against 10-man Hong Kong in their fourth Group C match of the qualifiers at the Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
Pakistan fancy chances as spinners run riot in South Africa Test
The first Test between Pakistan and South Africa was set for a thrilling conclusion after rival spinners Noman Ali and Senuran Muthusamy wrought destruction on day three in Lahore on Tuesday.
Japan roar back in Tokyo to beat Brazil for first time
Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti\'s side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Toffee sets new record of 38m streaming during Asia Cup
Bangladesh鈥檚 leading digital entertainment platform, Toffee, has set a new milestone by drawing record-breaking viewership figures during its live broadcast of the Asia Cup.
Zarif reaches quarter-finals
Zarif Abrar carried his fine form and reached the quarter-finals of the ITF World Tennis Tour Junior J-30 Dhaka at the National Tennis Complex in Ramna on Tuesday.
Joty rues dropped chances, blames dew
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty lamented dropped catches and the dew factor in their heartbreaking three-wicket loss to South Africa in the ICC Women鈥檚 World Cup match at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Monday.
Pakistan cricket's elder statesman Wazir Mohammad dies
Wazir Mohammad, the last surviving link to the start of Pakistan\'s journey as a Test nation, has died at the age of 95, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced on Monday.
France held in Iceland as Germany and Belgium close on 2026 World Cup
Injury-hit France were held to a 2-2 draw by Iceland in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Monday, while Germany won in Northern Ireland with a Nick Woltemade goal and Belgium beat Wales to stand on the brink of a place at next year\'s finals.
Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islanders
Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football\'s global showpiece for the very first time.
Gill wins first series as India captain with 2-0 West Indies sweep
Shubman Gill on Tuesday won his first Test series since becoming India captain as his side beat the West Indies by seven wickets at Delhi\'s Arun Jaitley Stadium for a 2-0 sweep.
