Shakib joins Atlanta Fire for US Minor League Cricket

Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has signed with Atlanta Fire as their international wildcard player for the 2025 USA Minor League Cricket season, reports UNB.Atlanta Fire officially announced on Friday that Shakib will play in the 2025 Minor League Cricket season scheduled from August 28 to October 02. In a...

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Ten-man Villa earn 0-0 home draw with Newcastle

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, Aug 16 (AFP): Newcastle got a worrying glimpse of life without Alexander Isak as they were held to a 0-0 draw in their Premier League opener at Aston Villa despite Ezri Konsa's dismissal.Villa defender Konsa was sent off for a professional foul on Anthony Gordon midway through...

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Ex-Australian cricket captain, coach Bob Simpson dies

SYDNEY, Aug 16 (AFP): Former Australian cricket captain and coach Bob Simpson has died aged 89, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese praising the all-rounder for his "extraordinary service" to the sport.Cricket Australia confirmed his death in Sydney in a statement on Saturday.Simpson played 62 Test matches, captaining Australia in 39,...

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