What it means for Mymensingh to have its own first-class team
The BCB's decision to include Mymensingh as a first-class team is long-awaited reward for a region where cricket has thrived for more than a century. It was regarded as the cradle of the game in undivided Bengal, as cricket clubs were formed there as far back as in 1898. First-class...
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Arsenal face revamped Man Utd as new-look Liverpool open Premier League season
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, Aug 15 (AFP): Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday.Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip...
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Qualifier Atmane stuns Rune to set up Sinner semi-final in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, Aug 15, (AFP): French qualifier Terence Atmane toppled another top-10 player in Holger Rune on Thursday to line up a semi-final showdown with world number one Jannik Sinner at the Cincinnati Open.Atmane followed up his victory over fourth-ranked Taylor Fritz with a 6-2, 6-3 win over ninth-ranked Rune.The 23-year-old...
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Shakib endures quiet outing as his Falcons falter in CPL opener
Shakib Al Hasan made a disappointing return to the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) as his Antigua & Barbuda Falcons slumped to a six-wicket defeat against the St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the tournament's opening fixture, reports bdnews24.com.The Bangladesh all-rounder, making his first CPL appearance in two seasons, had prepared...
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Beijing launches first World Humanoid Robot Games
Humanoid robots showcased hip-hop dance moves, martial arts skills, and musical performances on keyboard, guitar, and drums at the opening ceremony of the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, reports UNB.The three-day competition, which kicked off Friday, features more than 500 robots across 280 teams from 16 countries -...
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Chelsea boss Maresca eager to sign new defender as Colwill cover
LONDON, Aug 15 (AFP): Enzo Maresca is keen for Chelsea to a sign a centre-back to cover the absence of the injured Levi Colwill.England international Colwill is set to miss most of the new season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury in training. Tosin Adarabioyo and Trevoh Chalobah are...
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