Bangladesh-Sri Lanka Test series in jeopardy
The proposed three-match Test series between Bangladesh and hosts Sri Lanka is in jeopardy as the government of Sri Lanka seems to be reluctant to provide with the facilities that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked, reports UNB.As per the latest development, the regulation of the Sri Lanka government...
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Osaka beats Azarenka for 2nd US Open title
NEW YORK, Sept 13 (Reuters): Naomi Osaka ended Victoria Azarenka's dream run to claim her second U.S. Open title in three years with a 1-6 6-3 6-3 comeback win on Saturday which cemented her status as the sport's leading light both on and off the court.Unlike the 22-year-old Japanese's first...
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Seven Covid-19 positive results ahead of ACL
Competition restarts today with clubs from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, UzbekistanThe resumption of the AFC Asian Champions League has taken a setback with seven positive results returned from Covid-19 tests conducted on all the participating teams in the West Asian 'hub' of Qatar, reports AP.The Asian Football Confederation confirmed...
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Salah hat-trick saves Liverpool, Arsenal cruise as Premier League returns
LIVERPOOL, Sept 13 (Reuters): Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick, including two penalties, as Liverpool began their Premier League title defence with a hugely entertaining 4-3 win over promoted Leeds United at Anfield on Saturday.Leeds, making their return to the top flight after a 16-year absence, fought back from behind three...
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No Indo-Pak bilateral cricket until political relations normalise: PCB
NEW DELHI, Sept 13 (IANS): Discussions on resuming bilateral cricket exchanges between India and Pakistan cannot start between the boards unless political relations between the two countries become normal and stable, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ehsan Mani has said. He also made it clear that he wouldn't request Board...
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Messi plays for Barca in pre-season friendly win
Lionel Messi made his first appearance for Barcelona since his failed attempt to leave the club, playing in their friendly with Gimnastic de Tarragona, reports https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/.The 33-year-old Argentine submitted a transfer request in August but decided to stay last week because no club would be able to afford his release...
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Granada make strong start by beating Athletic, promoted Cadiz lose to Osasuna
GRANADA, Spain, Sept 13 (Reuters): Granada beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at home on Saturday on the opening day of the La Liga season, beginning the new campaign as they had ended the last.Elsewhere, Cadiz's return to the top flight after 14 years was spoiled by a 2-0 defeat at home...
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