Joy's century helps Bangladesh A salvage a draw against Windies
Opener Mahmudul Hasan hit an unbeaten 114 as Bangladesh A saved them from ultimate blushes by salvaging a draw in the third and final unofficial Test against West Indies A at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday, reports BSS.Bangladesh A eventually lost the three-match series by 1-0. They drew the...
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Reality isn't the internet, Benzema says of lucrative Saudi move
MADRID, June 02 (AFP): Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema insisted on Thursday that "reality is not the internet" in response to rumours of a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia."Why am I going to talk about the future if I am in Madrid?" asked the Frenchman."The thing that is talking is...
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Zadran stars in Afghan's six-wicket win in first Sri Lanka ODI
HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, June 02 (AFP): Afghanistan opener Ibrahim Zadran starred with run-a-ball 98 in his team's six-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in the first of three one-day internationals on Friday.Zadran and Rahmat Shah (55) top scored to steer the visitors to 269-4 in the 47th over after they...
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Messi future decision drawing near with Barca return hopes fading
BARCELONA, June 02 (AFP): With Lionel Messi's time at Paris Saint-Germain drawing to a close, the Argentine forward will soon reveal his future-- but hopes of a romantic return to Barcelona are fading.Messi, who turns 36 in June, is Barcelona's all-time record goalscorer and biggest icon and was forced to...
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Sabalenka books place in French Open last 16 for first time
PARIS, June 02 (AFP): Aryna Sabalenka booked her place in the French Open last 16 for the first time with a straight-sets win over Russian Kamilla Rakhimova at Roland Garros on Friday.The Belarusian second seed is yet to drop a set in the tournament after a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 win...
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Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reacts
Ukraine's Elina Svitolina reacts as she plays against Russia's Anna Blinkova during their women's singles match on day six of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Simonne-Mathieu in Paris on Friday — AFP
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Third seed Pegula knocked out of French Open
PARIS, June 02 (AFP): Belgian Elise Mertens sent American third seed Jessica Pegula crashing out of the French Open with a comprehensive victory in the last 32 on Friday.The 28th seed cruised to a 6-1, 6-3 victory on Court Philippe Chatrier to reach the fourth round for the third time.World...
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UEFA charges Mourinho for abusing referee after Europa League final
LAUSANNE, June02 (AFP): UEFA began disciplinary proceedings on Friday against AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho for using insulting and abusive language against the referee in the Europa League final against Sevilla.Mourinho was filmed repeatedly calling English referee Anthony Taylor a "disgrace" in a profanity-laced tirade in the stadium car park...
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