Liton, Mehidy star in second day of practice match in Sri Lanka

Liton Das hit back in form that haunted him in the Bangladesh's limited over series against New Zealand, as he scored a half-century in the two-day inter-squad warm-up game, reports BSS.Playing for Team Green, Liton hit 64 before being retired against Team Red as his side ended the last and...

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South African cricket at risk of ICC ban after government takeover

JOHANNESBURG, Apr 18 (AFP): South African cricket was plunged back into crisis on Sunday when the country's sports minister said he had "no option" other than to become directly involved in Cricket South Africa's (CSA) affairs.This could result in the withdrawing of government recognition of CSA and jeopardise South Africa's...

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Djokovic to host Serbia tourney a year after Covid fiasco

BELGRADE, Apr 18 (AFP): World number one Novak Djokovic will relaunch the Serbia Open tournament in Belgrade on Monday, less than a year after a charity event he organised in the city ended in fiasco.Djokovic was among several players to test positive after last year's event, which was held in...

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Messi fires Barca to Copa del Rey Cup final win

SEVILLE, Spain, Apr 18 (Reuters): Lionel Messi scored twice as Barcelona thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday to win the trophy for a record-extending 31st time with all the goals coming in the last half an hour.Antoine Griezmann put a dominant Barca side ahead...

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