Keep sports free from politics, says Fakhrul
Following Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's remarks, Local Government Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for Bangladesh's sports arenas to remain free from politics, according to bdnews24.com.Addressing sports organisers and players on Tuesday, Fakhrul urged them to "step away from political influence" in the sporting arena."We have always believed that...
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Bangladesh lose 1-0 to Singapore
Bangladesh wrapped up their AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 defeat to Singapore away from home on Tuesday, report agencies.The visitors struggled to settle in the first half and conceded in the 31st minute when Harhys Stewart converted from close range to put Singapore ahead.A first-half goal from...
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Tom Latham to lead New Zealand against Tigers' ODI, T20I series
The pace trio of Matt Fisher, Will O'Rourke and Blair Tickner have returned to the national setup after injury layoffs, as New Zealand named 15-member ODI and T20I squads for the series against Bangladesh later this month, reports Cricbuzz.Test captain Tom Latham will lead the side, with regular white-ball captain...
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Pakistan cricketer Zaman gets two-match PSL ban for ball tampering
KARACHI, Mar 31 (AFP): Pakistan international Fakhar Zaman has been banned for two matches after being found guilty of ball tampering during the country's showpiece T20 league, cricket bosses said on Tuesday.The 35-year-old opener was seen on video footage altering the condition of the ball during his team Lahore Qalandars'...
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