South Africa wins WTC, its first major cricket title in 27yrs
LONDON, June 14, (UNB): South Africa won the World Test Championship against titleholder Australia by five wickets after knocking off the last 69 runs required on the fourth morning of the final on Saturday.The Proteas achieved their first major cricket title in 27 years, sparking celebrations at Lord's.They moved from...
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Arise Sir David! Football legend Beckham knighted
LONDON, June 14, (AFP): Former England football captain and global fashion icon David Beckham was knighted on Friday for his services to sport and charity, with The Who singer Roger Daltrey and actor Gary Oldman also receiving the honour.Beckham, who played 115 times for England as well as for some...
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Miami missing Alba for Club World Cup opener
MIAMI GARDENS, United States, June 14, (AFP): Inter Miami will be without their Spanish international left back Jordi Alba for the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday (6:00 am today Bangladesh time) against Egypt's Al Ahly.Miami coach Javier Mascherano told a press conference on Friday that the...
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The president of Bangladesh Football Federation and executive committee organised a press conference
The president of Bangladesh Football Federation and executive committee organised a press conference titled "Meet The Press" to engage in detailed discussions on the federation's future plans and various activities at the Helmet Hall of Rawa Complex, Mohakhali in Dhaka on Saturday. — Press Release
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Could Jaker Ali be Bangladesh’s secret sauce?
Bangladesh men's cricket has been on a downward trajectory, having won just two matches in the first six months of 2025. They travelled next to Sri Lanka, for a multi-format series with question marks over their batters. Najmul Hossain Shanto is no longer first choice in T20Is, Litton Das has...
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Messi denied late winner in opener
MIAMI GARDENS, United States, June 15, (AFP): Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly on Saturday as FIFA's new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida.Messi was denied a storybook stoppage-time winner when...
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PSG excitement for CWC trumps fatigue ahead of Atletico clash
LOS ANGELES, United States, June 15, (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain star Vitinha admitted Saturday that returning to action at the Club World Cup so soon after winning the Champions League is "not easy" but insisted that the French side are excited about taking part in FIFA's lucrative new competition."There are lots...
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