England

Jonny Bairstow

Dawid Malan

Joe Root

Harry Brook

Jos Buttler (C) (W)

Liam Livingstone

Sam Curran

Chris Woakes

Adil Rashid

Mark Wood

Reece Topley

Bangladesh

Tanzid Hasan

Litton Das

Najmul Hossain Shanto

Shakib Al Hasan (C)

Mehidy Hasan

Mushfiqur Rahim (W)

Towhid Hridoy

Mahedi Hasan

Taskin Ahmed

Shoriful Islam

Mustafizur Rahman

Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury

Hasan Mahmud

Hasan Murad

Jaker Ali Anik

Syed Khaled Ahmed

Litton Kumer Das

Shak Mahedi Hasan

Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon

Mahmudul Hasan Joy

Mehidy Hasan Miraz

Mohammad Naim Sheikh

Mohammad Saifuddin

Mominul Haque

Mohammad Mushfiqur Rahim

Mohammad Mustafizur Rahman

Nahid Rana

Nasum Ahmed

Quazi Nurul Hasan

Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon

Mohammad Rishad Hossain

Mohammad Saif Hassan

Shadman Islam Anik

Shamim Hossain Patwari

Mohammad Shoriful Islam

Soumya Sarkar

Taijul Islam

Tanvir Islam

Tanzid Hasan Tamim

Tanzim Hasan Sakib

Md Tawhid Hridoy

Adil Usman Rashid

Ben Matthew Duckett

Benjamin Andrew Stokes

Brydon Alexander Carse

Christopher Roger Woakes

Angus Alexander Patrick Atkinson

Harry Cherrington Brook

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jamie Overton

Jamie Luke Smith

Joseph Edward Root

Jofra Chioke Archer

Jordan Matthew Cox

Joseph Charles Buttler

Joshua Charles Tongue

Liam Andrew Dawson

Luke Wood

Mark Andrew Wood

Matthew James Potts

Oliver John Douglas Pope

Philip Dean Salt

Rehan Ahmed

Samuel Matthew Curran

Saqib Mahmood

Sonny Baker

Thomas Banton

William George Jacks

Zak Crawley

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Reece Topley registered bowling figures of 4/43 in his World Cup debut to help England register 137-run win over Bangladesh in World Cup 2023.

Dawid Malan and Reece Topley (Getty Images)

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Dawid Malan's 140, Reece Topley's mayhem new-ball spell helps England bulldoze Bangladesh with massive 137-run win 

With Shubman Gill out with a fever and scheduled to miss India's upcoming couple of matches, Dawid Malan stands a chance to match the Indian batter's tally of centuries.&nbsp;

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ODI World Cup 2023: With India's Shubman Gill out with fever, England's Dawid Malan closes in on Indian batter's colossal mark

Football

Saudi Arabia moves forward in its aspiration to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, cementing its position in global football after monumental strides since 2022.

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Football's biggest carnival back in Asia? Saudi Arabia submit letter of intent in the hopes of host FIFA World Cup 2034 

The incident occurred just as Mustafizur Rahman was launching into the 23rd over. Joe Root's sudden retreat from the crease caught the pacer off-guard.&nbsp;

Mustafizur Rahman was at the critical point of releasing the ball, he struggled to halt his momentum and tripped, crashing face-first onto the pitch.

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Watch: Mustafizur Rahman falls awkwardly, expresses agonising pain but avoids major injury after Joe Root backs away at the last moment

Pakistan faces Sri Lanka in their 2nd ODI World Cup match at Uppal Stadium. With Sri Lanka batting first and key team changes, an exciting contest awaits.

Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka and Babar Azam of Pakistan interact following the coin toss prior to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.

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ODI World Cup 2023, PAK vs SL: Sri Lanka boosted by Maheesh Theekshana's return, to bat first; Pakistan drop Fakhar Zaman for Abdullah Shafique

While the defending champions England were handed a brutal reality check by New Zealand, Bangladesh outmuscled Afghanistan with a brilliant all-round performance.

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan tosses the coin watched by England captain Jos Buttler prior to the 2nd T20 International between Bangladesh and England at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on March 12, 2023 in Mirpur, Bangladesh.

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ODI World Cup 2023, ENG vs BAN: Shakib drops veteran all-rounder after electing to field, Buttler makes one change but Stokes still out

The last time England met Bangladesh in an ODI World Cup match, skipper Shakib Al Hasan's century went in vain as Eoin Morgan's side won by a massive margin.

England vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup clashes (Getty Images)

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ENG vs BAN: Defending champions have a 50-50 record against a side whose World Cup best is reaching quarterfinals

England vs Bangladesh, World Cup 2023: Jos Buttler does not want his fielders in two minds before diving because of 'poor' outfield at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala.

Moeen Ali (left) and Jos Buttler (right) (Getty Images)

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'It's poor in my opinion': Jos Buttler unhappy with Dharamsala outfield, worried about his players ahead of Bangladesh clash

Despite hopes of an early recovery, injury-marred England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes is likely to miss the ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh on October 10.

Ben Stokes of England offers Moeen Ali of England a water bottle during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 warm up match between England and Bangladesh at Barsapara Cricket Stadium on October 02, 2023 in Guwahati, India.

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Ben Stokes likely to miss England's ODI World Cup clash against Bangladesh

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Delhi Capitals managed to pull off a nail-biting seven-wicket win over UP Warriorz in a last-ball thriller in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash

Delhi Capitals nicked past UP Warriorz by seven wickets in their WPL 2026 clash

DC managed to overhaul the 155-run target in a last-ball thriller

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WPL 2026: DC eke out seven-wicket win over UPW in last-ball thriller

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner revealed that she told Ayushi Soni that it was a team decision to retire her out.

Ayushi Soni scored 11 runs from 14 balls.

After retiring out Soni, Bharti Fulmali scored an unbeaten 15-ball 36. 

Ayushi Soni

Gujarat Giants batter becomes 1st to be retired out in WPL history, captain says

Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Becky Lynch defended her controversial title win on WWE RAW, denying she used the ropes for leverage while also calling for media personality Peter Rosenberg to be banned from WWE.


Becky Lynch dismissed accusations of cheating, claiming Maxxine Dupri was “acting like a madwoman” during their title match.

The Women’s Intercontinental Champion also lashed out at Peter Rosenberg, suggesting he deserves a lifetime ban from WWE.

Becky Lynch celebrates as the new WWE Women's Intercontinental Championship during Monday Night RAW at Barclays Center on January 5, 2026 in New York, New York.

Becky Lynch breaks silence on CONTROVERSIAL WWE title win on RAW

CM Punk has revealed he is targeting retirement around the age of 50, admitting he does not see himself wrestling deep into his later years despite feeling physically strong at 47.



CM Punk said he may “gracefully bow out” around 50, distancing himself from legends who wrestled into their 60s and 70s.

The reigning World Heavyweight Champion is set to defend his title against Finn Bálor on WWE RAW in Ireland.

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CM Punk breaks silence on his WWE retirement plans

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has suggested that a loss of trust from Real Madrid’s hierarchy led to Xabi Alonso’s exit, while praising the Spaniard as a top-class manager.


Hansi Flick hinted that no coach can survive once belief from club decision-makers fades, while wishing Xabi Alonso success in his next project.

Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini echoed Flick’s view, calling Alonso’s dismissal premature and questioning Real Madrid’s patience.

Real Madrid's Spanish coach Xabi Alonso reacts during the Spanish Super Cup final football match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid at the King Abdullah Stadium?in Jeddah on January 11, 2026.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick gives his opinion on Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid exit

N’Golo Kante could be set for a return to European football, with reports linking the former Chelsea midfielder to Turkish giants Fenerbahce as his Al-Ittihad contract nears its end.


Kante is reportedly in talks with Fenerbahce amid hopes of returning to Europe ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The French midfielder boasts a decorated career with Chelsea and France, despite modest numbers during his time in Saudi Arabia.

Ngolo Kante of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Brentford FC at Stamford Bridge on April 26, 2023 in London, England.

Former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante linked with comeback to Europe 

American Football

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti revealed that John Harbaugh’s firing was inevitable after the season-ending loss, admitting he would have kept him “for a week” even if the missed kick had gone in.


Steve Bisciotti gave a blunt three-word response when asked if a made field goal would have saved John Harbaugh’s job.

Bisciotti later described Harbaugh’s dismissal as the “craziest firing in the world,” expressing regret over doing it via phone call.

Owner Steve Bisciotti of the Baltimore Ravens looks on before the game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on September 22, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Dawid Malan's 140, Reece Topley's mayhem new-ball spell helps England bulldoze Bangladesh with massive 137-run win

ODI World Cup 2023: With India's Shubman Gill out with fever, England's Dawid Malan closes in on Indian batter's colossal mark

Football's biggest carnival back in Asia? Saudi Arabia submit letter of intent in the hopes of host FIFA World Cup 2034