Daily Observer advances after Asian TV forfeits

The Daily Observer advanced to the next round of the Labaid-Walton DRU Media Cup Cricket Tournament 2026 after receiving a walkover against Asian TV at the Historic Paltan Ground in Dhaka on Tuesday.

The two teams were scheduled to meet at 9.30am on the second day of the competition. However, Asian TV failed to field a full team, prompting the organisers to award The Daily Observer a walkover.

Organised by the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU), the tournament began on Monday, with 48 teams representing different media organisations competing for the title. The participating teams comprise 23 daily newspapers, 17 television channels and eight online news outlets.

The competition is being played in a six-a-side format, with the teams divided into eight groups of six.

The tournament offers an opportunity for journalists to step away from their demanding professional schedules and build camaraderie through sport.

The champions will receive Tk 30,000, while the runners-up will take home Tk 20,000. A Player of the Match award will also be presented after every game.