Mushfiq steers Tigers to easy Test win over Irish

Bangladesh registered its first win at home since 2020 after overcoming a spirited Ireland side to win the one-off Test by seven wickets at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Friday, reports BSS.Since its landmark victory in New Zealand early in 2022, Bangladesh in fact lost eight tests and drew one...

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Aleem Dar given guard of honour after final Test of umpiring career

Renowned Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar received a guard of honour from the players and match officials at the end of his prolific 24-year-long career in Dhaka on Friday. Dar decided to step down from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires after 19 years last month, according to...

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England beat Brazil on penalties to win Finalissima trophy

LONDON, Apr 07 (Reuters): England beat Brazil in a penalty shootout in a thrilling inaugural Women's Finalissima on Thursday, the second straight international trophy hoisted by the Lionesses at a jam-packed Wembley Stadium.Tied 1-1 at fulltime, Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses beat Brazil 4-2 in the shootout to improve their unbeaten streak...

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Shakib skips IPL for family emergency

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has said that he skipped this year's ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a family emergency. Bangladesh on Friday concluded their home series against Ireland with a seven-wicket victory in the only Test. After the match, Shakib spoke to the media and explained the...

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Arsenal brace for Liverpool test as relegation battle heats up

LONDON, Apr 07 (AFP): Arsenal face a test of their Premier League title credentials against Liverpool this weekend as the scramble to avoid relegation intensifies.Manchester United and Newcastle will seek to consolidate their positions in the top four, while Frank Lampard takes charge for Chelsea's visit to Wolves after returning...

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