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Sri Lanka score 159 runs against Tigers

Sri Lanka set a target of 160 runs for Bangladesh in the virtual semifinal of the NIDAHAS T20I Tri-nation series on Friday, reports bdnews24.com.Bangladesh, revamped by the sudden inclusion of allrounder Shakib Al Hasan, had opted to bowl first calling the coin right.Shakib and Mustafiz struck the Lankans early after...

ICC upholds Mirpur pitch’s sanctions

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has upheld its decision to impose one demerit point on the Sher-e- Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka for a below-average pitch produced for the second Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in February, reports ESPNCricinfo.ICC's general manager (cricket) Geoff Allardice and cricket committee chairman Anil...

Juventus to face Real Madrid again

Juventus were given a chance to avenge last year's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid when the two sides were drawn together for the quarter-finals of this year's competition on Friday, reports Reuters.The last eight also produced an all English pairing as Premier League leaders Manchester City were drawn...

Nepal secure ODI status for first time

HARARE, Mar 16 (AFP): Nepal cruised to a six-wicket victory over Papua New Guinea in Harare on Thursday to claim one-day international status for the first time.Nepal bowled out their opponents for only 114 in a play-off game at the World Cup qualifying tournament and chased down the small target...

Rupganj win over Brothers in premier cricket

Opener Abul Mazid fell six-run short of century but Legends of Rupganj registered an overwhelming seven-wicket victory over Brothers Union Club in the tenth round match of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League on Friday, reports BSS.Mazid hit five boundaries and seven over-boundaries during his 110-ball knock as Rupganj chased down...

Federer chases Chung to reach semifinals

INDIAN WELLS, United States, Mar 16 (AFP): Defending champ Roger Federer equalled his best start to a season with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chung Hyeon to book his spot in the semifinals of the Indian Wells Masters on Thursday.Federer, who is seeking a record sixth Indian Wells title, extended...

Neymar, Ronaldo would get along very well: Casemiro

The Paris Saint-Germain star has been heavily linked with a move to the Spanish capital, and Casemiro would love to see the deal come to fruition.Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro believes his Brazil team-mate Neymar would get along well with Cristiano Ronaldo if he joined the Spanish giants, reports goal.com.Neymar, 26,...

Chicago, Minneapolis, Arizona drop out of World Cup bid

NEW YORK, Mar 16 (AP): Chicago, the home of the US Soccer Federation, Minneapolis and Arizona dropped out of the North American bid to host the 2026 World Cup because of what city officials said were burdensome financial demands by FIFA.Twenty-three cities, including 17 in the United States, were chosen...

Welbeck double lifts Arsenal, Torres boosts Atletico

PRAGUE, Mar 16 (AP): Danny Welbeck celebrated his England callup by scoring twice as Arsenal beat AC Milan 3-1 Thursday to cruise into the Europa League quarterfinals 5-1 on aggregate.German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund suffered a surprise exit at the hands of Salzburg. Two goals by Fernando Torres helped Atletico Madrid...

Rabada Test ban appeal hearing Monday

CAPE TOWN, Mar 16 (AFP): Kagiso Rabada's appeal against his two match Test ban will be heard on Monday, the International Cricket Council announced on Friday.A senior New Zealand lawyer, Michael Heron QC, has been appointed the Judicial Commissioner and will conduct the hearing by teleconference.Heron will have 48 hours...

Venus reaches semifinals at Indian Wells

INDIAN WELLS, Mar 16 (AP): Venus Williams defeated Carla Suarez Navarro 6-3, 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open, where she first broke out as a 16-year-old qualifier in 1997.Williams has never reached the final of the desert tournament and to do she'll have to get by...