BPL to kick off on Dec 19 with five franchises
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council has announced that the 12th edition of the tournament will kick-start on December 19, featuring five teams, report agencies.Dhaka, Rangpur, Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet are the five participating teams in this year. It's the lowest number of team participating in the BPL in...
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Santner blitz in vain as WI seal tight win against NZ
AUCKLAND, Nov 05 (AFP): A brilliant bowling performance secured the West Indies an unlikely seven-run victory in the first T20 against New Zealand on Wednesday, despite a stunning solo effort from Mitchell Santner.The West Indies, who landed in New Zealand only two days ago, struggled on the Eden Park drop-in...
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BCB 'refutes' allegations of physical abuse against Nigar Sultana
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has said it "strongly refutes" allegations of physical abuse made by fast bowler Jahanara Alam against the current national women's team captain Nigar Sultana.Alam, who has not played international cricket since December 2024, claimed that Sultana "beat up" her team-mates in an interview with Bangladesh...
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Salahuddin steps down from BCB coaching role
Bangladesh national men's cricket team's senior assistant coach Mohammed Salahuddin has submitted his resignation to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) CEO, reports UNB.He will leave his position at the end of the upcoming Test and T20I series against Ireland.Chairman of BCB's Cricket Operations Committee Nazmul Abedeen confirmed Salahuddin's resignation."He has...
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Ronaldo says he will retire 'soon' to spend more time with family
Cristiano Ronaldo said he will retire "soon" and while he admits it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end the 40-year-old has been planning for his post-football life for some time, reports Reuters.The Al Nassr striker is the all-time leading goalscorer with 952 goals for club...
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Pant returns to India squad for S Africa Tests
Rishabh Pant has returned to India's Test squad for the two-match series against South Africa and has been reinstated as vice-captain. Pant was Shubman Gill's deputy during the England series before a foot injury in the fourth Test ruled him out, forcing him to miss the Oval Test and the...
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