BCB in touch with PCB
Bangladesh Cricket Board's chief executive, Nizamuddin Chowdhury, said on Wednesday that they are in discussion with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) ahead of the two-match Test series between Bangladesh and Pakistan scheduled from August 21, reports Cricbuzz. PCB has offered to host the Bangladesh players for extra days and provide...
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How will cricket be impacted?
The protests across Bangladesh over the past few weeks resulted in prime minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, following which she left the country. The country witnessed widespread violence through this period, which disrupted regular activities - including the training of the national cricket teams. As things stand, the makeup of the...
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Dutch rider Lavreysen sets new 200m flying lap world record
SAINT QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France, Aug 07 (Reuters): Flying Dutchman Harrie Lavreysen set a new world record in the men's 200 metres flying lap as he topped the time sheets in qualification for the Olympic track cycling sprint on Wednesday.Another day of searing pace on the National Velodrome boards began with Australian...
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Wrestler Lopez rides off into the sunset
PARIS, Aug 07 (AFP): Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez made Olympic history on Tuesday when he became the first athlete to win five consecutive individual golds in the same event, bettering the records of Games icons such as Carl Lewis and Michael Phelps.Lopez, who turns 42 in two weeks' time, defeated...
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Naseem back in Test squad for BD series
ISLAMABAD, Aug 07 (AP): Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has returned to red-ball cricket after 13 months as the selectors on Wednesday named a 17-member squad for this month's home test series against Bangladesh.Rawalpindi will host the first Test from August 21-25 while the second test match will be played...
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