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Afridi stars with bat, Comilla beat Sylhet by four wickets

Comilla Victorians started Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with style as they beat Sylhet Sixers by four wickets on Sunday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city, reports UNB.Shahid Afridi, the Pakistan star, played a pivotal role for Victorians as he struck unbeaten 39 off 25 balls to ensure...

Nishikori, Pliskova claim Brisbane title

BRISBANE, Jan 06 (AFP): Japanese star Kei Nishikori claimed his first title since 2016 when he downed Russia's Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 3-6, 6-2 in the final of the Brisbane International on Sunday.The Japanese star had not won a tournament since Memphis in 2016 and was hampered by a wrist injury...

India force Australia follow-on at home for first time in 30 yrs

SYDNEY, Jan 06 (AFP): A ruthless India took a stranglehold on the final Test in Sydney Sunday as they forced Australia to follow on at home for the first time in 30 years, leaving the hosts facing a full day's batting to cling on for a draw.Play started almost four...

Solskjaer’s winning start at Man U continues in FA Cup

LONDON, Jan 06 (AFP): Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a fifth successive win since taking over as interim manager of Manchester United when his side beat Reading 2-0 in the third round of the FA Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday.The former United striker had already guided the Red Devils to...

Prime Bank Cricket Tournament-2019

Rahel Ahmed, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Prime Bank Limited, inaugurating the Prime Bank Cricket Tournament-2019 on the Lalmatia Housing Society School and College playground in the city recently. Twelve teams are participating in the tournament from different branches, divisions and departments of the bank

Huawei platinum sponsor of Comilla Victorians in BPL

World leading tech company "Huawei" has been named as the platinum sponsor of Comilla Victorians, one of the seven participating teams of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), reports UNB.With this, Huawei has become the team's platinum sponsor for the third time.As per fresh deal, the jerseys of the former champions Comilla...

SA beat Pakistan by nine wickets to clinch series

CAPE TOWN, Jan 06 (AFP): South Africa beat Pakistan by nine wickets on the fourth day of the second Test at Newlands on Sunday.Pakistan claimed a wicket and forced Hashim Amla to retire hurt before South Africa passed their meagre target after less than an hour's play at Newlands.Set 41...

Federer, Kerber cautious on new Aus Open tie-break rule

PERTH, Jan 06 (AFP): Star players Roger Federer and Angelique Kerber have cautiously welcomed new tie-break rules for the deciding set at the Australian Open.The year's opening Grand Slam, starting January 14, will for the first time feature an extended tie-break in the final set when the score reaches 6-6,...

Qatar coach to 'isolate' team from Gulf politics at Asian Cup

DOHA, Jan 06 (AFP): Qatar coach Felix Sanchez has vowed to "isolate" his players from politics at the Asian Cup, which is taking place in the United Arab Emirates during a diplomatic crisis between the countries.The tournament represents the first visit by the Qatari national side to the UAE since...