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Record stand propels Sri Lanka to 324-5 against New Zealand

DAMBULLA, Sri Lanka, Nov 13 (AFP): Top-order batsmen Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando both slammed centuries to lead Sri Lanka to an imposing 324-5 in the rain-interrupted first one-day international against New Zealand on Wednesday.The duo stitched together a 206-run stand off 215 balls for the highest second wicket partnership...

Bangladesh make frustrating start

Hosts Bangladesh made a fustrating start in the two-match FIFA Tier-1 International Friendly series, losing to the Maldives in the first match at the floodlight Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital on Wednesday evening, reports UNB.With the day's well-deserved victory, the Maldives team not only regained their rhythm after their...

Tamim keen to play NCL T20

Opener Tamim Iqbal expressed his desire to play the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) T20 format, slated to start on December 9, following the completion of the four-day version, reports BSS.But he needs to overcome the standard fitness process for this, said member of the national team selection panel Hannan...

BPL's 11th season set to kick off Dec 30

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has released the official schedule for the 11th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which is set to begin on December 30, reports UNB.Seven teams-Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Kings, Durbar Rajshahi, Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Strikers-will compete over six weeks of...

Max Group 33rd National Swimming

Assistant Chief of Bangladesh Navy Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa handing over a prize to the best male swimmer of the Max Group 33rd National Swimming, Diving and Waterpolo Championship 2024 at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in the city's Mirpur area on Tuesday — ISPR

Imrul Kayes to say goodbye to Test career

Former Bangladesh opener Imrul Kayes said he is set to wave goodbye to Test cricket this month, as well as his First-class career, reports UNB.The batter announced it on a social media post on Wednesday. Imrul started playing Test cricket in 2008 and appeared in 39 matches. His last Test...

SA football chief arrested on fraud, theft charges

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 13 (AFP): South African Football Association (SAFA) president Danny Jordaan was arrested and charged Wednesday with using the group's resources for his own purposes in a fraud and theft case amounting to 1.3 million rand ($72,000), police said.Jordaan, who led South Africa's successful bid to host the 2010...