Usman Khan's century powers Chittagong win over Rajshahi
Usman Khan smashed the first century of the season and guided Chittagong Kings to a big 105-run win over Durbar Rajhahi in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Friday, reports UNB.Rajshahi won the toss and sent Chittagong to bat first. Chittagong lost their first wicket in the first over of...
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Bumrah strikes in feisty finale but Australia on top
SYDNEY, Jan 03 (AFP): A relentless Scott Boland and Mitchell Starc sliced through an Indian batting line-up missing Rohit Sharma on Friday to put Australia in a commanding position after day one of the fifth and final Test.The visitors were all out for 185 after Jasprit Bumrah -- captaining the...
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Aryna Sabalenka rejoices after winning
Aryna Sabalenka rejoices after winning her quarter-final against Czech Republic's Marie Bouzkova in the Brisbane International on Friday -AFP
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Ronaldo shouldn't question my Ballon d'Or: Rodri
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has said he cannot understand why Cristiano Ronaldo questioned his selection as the 2024 Ballon d'Or winner, report agencies.Five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo said that Vinícius Júnior deserved the prize over Rodri because the Real Madrid forward had "won the Champions League and scored in the...
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Aryna Sabalenka sets up Brisbane semi clash with Mirra Andreeva
BRISBANE, Jan 03 (AFP): World number one Aryna Sabalenka stepped up her Australian Open preparations as she overpowered Marie Bouzkova in straight sets to reach the Brisbane International semifinals on Friday.Sabalenka, who has won the last two titles at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, beat the Czech player 6-3, 6-4...
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Axing could be end for India's 'Hitman' Rohit in Test cricket
NEW DELHI, Jan 03 (AFP): Rohit Sharma rose from humble beginnings to captain India but he was axed Friday for the decisive fifth Test against Australia to nudge the "Hitman" closer to retirement.Even before the out-of-form opening batsman was dropped for the crucial Sydney clash, Indian media had speculated that...
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Premier League title out of reach for Man City, says Silva
Manchester City's Premier League title hopes are all but over with the defending champions having left themselves too much ground to make up as they trail leaders Liverpool by 14 points, midfielder Bernardo Silva said.City lifted a record fourth straight English top-flight title last season, but have struggled in this...
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