State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque yesterday said that expectations from The Daily Star are always to “speak for the people of Bangladesh and stand for the truth”, while praising the newspaper for presenting accurate information and stressing the importance of a free press.

Friends and family in Ireland initially reacted with disbelief to the idea of travelling to China in 1976.

“He’s a genius,” Dale Steyn, Kohli’s one-time team-mate at RCB, said on ESPNcricinfo’s TimeOut show, praising his ability to read the game.

Bukayo Saka is back in Arsenal's squad for the clash with Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta said on Friday, as the North London side look to reclaim top spot from Manchester City in a thrilling Premier League title race.

Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match, the Nigeria Football Federation announced.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during the team's 1-1 draw at Real Betis in LaLiga, a club source told AFP on Friday.

Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched a late point for Real Betis in a 1-1 LaLiga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in the Spanish title race.

The agenda aims to improve player security, comfort, and the logistical efficiency of the various programmes the board runs throughout the year.

Virat Kohli punished Gujarat Titans for dropping him on nought with a blistering half-century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru breezed to a five-wicket victory In the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Two-time reigning French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Friday he will not play at this year's tournament as he recovers from a wrist injury.

Former New Zealand and Essex all-rounder Doug Bracewell has been given a two-year suspension after testing positive for cocaine during an English County Championship match last year.

The match at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium was decided within the first minute.

Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.

UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches on Friday after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash against Real Madrid in February.

Arne Slot warned on Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.

Claudio Ranieri has left his senior advisor role at AS Roma, the Serie A club said on Friday, a decision which comes in the wake of a fallout with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

The following is a combined eleven, a list which sees the home side feature six players. The line-up is bowling heavy, containing four pacers and two spinners

The victory strengthens their push for a place in the 2026 Asian Games.

Resuming on an overnight score of 82 for seven, Central Zone lost their last three wickets for 22 runs.

The temporary venue at the Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California will host the competitions featuring six teams each in the men's and women's events in the 20-overs format.