BAT shares slump as cigarette group faces headwinds
British American Tobacco shares slumped on Thursday as it warned of tougher regulatory headwinds in Australia and Bangladesh after a sizeable writedown in Canada dampened its return to profit...
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Asalanka heroics power Sri Lanka to 49-run win over Australia
Sri Lanka pulled off a stunning comeback against world champions Australia to clinch a 49-run victory in the first one-day international on Wednesday after a century by captain Charith Asalanka.
CQ University Australia EduFest 2025 held in Dhaka
CQ University Australia EduFest 2025 organised by Pacific Global successfully concluded at The Westin Dhaka, said a press release.
Australia look to fine tune for Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka ODIs
Captain Steve Smith admitted Tuesday the Champions Trophy would be on Australia minds when they play Sri Lanka in two one-day internationals this week, the final warm-ups for the eight-team tournament
'Emotional' Karunaratne eyes coaching career after Test farewell
Sri Lanka's Dimuth Karunaratne said Sunday it had been 鈥榓 very emotional day鈥� after his 100th and final Test ended with a defeat to Australia.
Dominant Australia sweep Sri Lanka
Australia wrapped up a dominant 2-0 sweep of the Test series against Sri Lanka at Galle on Sunday, romping to a nine-wicket victory before lunch on day four.
Australia two wickets away from series sweep
Australia are two wickets away from ending Sri Lanka's second innings in the second Test Saturday, with the hosts reeling at 211-8 at stumps on day three in Galle.
Smith, Carey tons put Australia into lead
Commanding centuries from Steve Smith and Alex Carey gave Australia a dominating lead at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
Australia to punish Nazi salute with minimum one year in jail
Australian lawmakers passed anti-hate legislation on Thursday, enforcing minimum sentences for a string of offences including a year in jail for a Nazi salute.
Australia dominate as Sri Lanka reach 229-9 in second Test
Australia were firmly in the driving seat despite a spirited Sri Lankan fightback to reach 229-9 at stumps on day one of the second Test in Galle on Thursday.
Australia's Stoinis retires from ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy
Marcus Stoinis on Thursday announced his immediate retirement from one-day international cricket, leaving Australia needing to replace the all-rounder in their Champions Trophy squad.
Sri Lanka's Karunaratne to bow out of Tests after 'fulfilling dream'
Dimuth Karunaratne said he had fulfilled a childhood dream after the Sri Lanka opener announced that his 100th Test, against Australia starting Thursday, will be his last.
Gill says World Cup triumph, not Australia loss, defines India
Reigning T20 World Cup champions India have been in top form across all formats, vice-captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, dismissing his side's Test defeat in Australia as a one-off.
Cummins 'hugely unlikely' for Australia's Champions Trophy bid
Australia captain Pat Cummins is 鈥榟ugely unlikely鈥� for the Champions Trophy because of injury while fellow paceman Josh Hazlewood is also a doubt, coach Andrew McDonald said Wednesday.
23 RMG makers may lose $30m as Mosaic鈥檚 chains to be closed
At least 23 readymade garment manufacturers of Bangladesh are at risk of not receiving payment of about $30 million from Mosaic Brands Limited, one of Australia鈥檚 largest retailers, as all its fashion chains of Mosaic are to be shut down soon permanently...
Sri Lanka crash to worst Test defeat in Australia thrashing
Sri Lanka suffered their heaviest defeat in Test cricket history on Saturday as Australia flexed their muscles to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with a crushing victory by an innings and 242 runs.
Downpour halts Sri Lanka Test as Australia tighten grip
Incessant afternoon rain forced an early end to day three of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka on Friday, with the visitors leading by 518 and former home skipper Dinesh Chandimal waging a lone battle on 63.
SMUCT, SAE sign credit transfer arrangement
Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology and SAE University College, Australia signed a credit transfer arrangement agreement virtually on Thursday...
Sri Lanka lose quick three after Australia declare on 654-6
Australia had Sri Lanka three down after opener Usman Khawaja's first double century and a ton on debut by Josh Inglis helped the tourists to 654-6 declared in the first match on Thursday.
Khawaja, Smith tons power Australia to 330-2 in first Test
Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja on day one of the opening Test on Wednesday.
Smith joins greats with 10,000 Test runs
Australia's Steve Smith joined a select group of batsmen to reach 10,000 Test runs on Wednesday during the first morning of the opening Test against Sri Lanka.
Smith set to pass 10,000 Test runs in Sri Lanka
Australian batting great Steve Smith begins a tour of Sri Lanka just one short of entering the elite club of 10,000 Test runs ahead of Wednesday's opening match in Galle.
How Keys banished fear of failure to shine on the Grand Slam stage
Being told you will be a future world number one at the age of 14 is an extremely tough burden for any young athlete to carry -- just ask Madison Keys.
Clinical Sinner surges past Zverev to retain Australian Open title
A clinical Jannik Sinner swept past Alexander Zverev to retain his Australian Open title Sunday and cement his status as the world's dominant player, becoming the first Italian to win three Grand Slams.
Sinner wary of 鈥榩hysical beast鈥� Zverev in final
Jannik Sinner is wary of 鈥榩hysical beast鈥� Alexander Zverev as the Italian bids to join an elite group with back-to-back Australian Open titles in a final that pits the world鈥檚 top two players.
'Best honeymoon ever': Keys hails reluctant husband-coach after Slam win
Madison Keys paid tribute to her coach and new husband Bjorn Fratangelo saying it 鈥榳as the best honeymoon ever鈥� after winning her first Grand Slam title on Saturday aged 29 -- and then revealed he did not even want the job.
'Young Federer' wins Australian Open boys' title
Henry Bernet achieved something Roger Federer failed to do by winning the Australian Open boys' title Saturday, with the young Swiss using comparisons to his illustrious compatriot as motivation.
Keys stuns Sabalenka in thriller to win Australian Open
Underdog Madison Keys upset Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday to win her first Grand Slam crown at the age of 29.
Djokovic exits Melbourne as Sinner sets up Zverev final
Novak Djokovic retired injured from his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev on Friday and left the court to boos, with defending champion Jannik Sinner to face the German for the title.
Keys shocks Swiatek to set up Sabalenka final
Madison Keys fought back from a set down on Thursday to shock Iga Swiatek in a nail-biter and set up an Australian Open final against two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka.