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Tigers arrive home after Christchurch massacre

The Bangladesh cricket team arrived home in Dhaka on Saturday, a day after narrowly escaping the mosque attack that killed 49 people in New Zealand, reports AFP.At least 17 members of the Bangladesh cricket team drove up to Christchurch's Masjid al Noor mosque in a bus to join Friday prayers...

Some are mentally broken after NZ tour, says Riyad

Bangladesh team returned home after an unexpected end of New Zealand tour, reports UNB. Mahmudullah Riyad, the Bangladesh Test captain during the absence of Shakib Al Hasan, said upon the return to the country that they were lucky enough to escape the attack in a mosque of Christchurch in New...

Bangladesh to face India in semifinal Wednesday

Last-time runners-up Bangladesh will face all four-time champions India in the 2nd semifinal of the six-nation SAFF Women's Championship on Wednesday (March 20) at the Shahid Rangashala in Biratnagar, Nepal, reports UNB.The second semifinal between the two neighbours will kick off at 03:00 pm (Bangladesh time). Hosts Nepal will meet...

South Africa pin WC hopes on bowlers

CAPE TOWN, Mar 17 (AFP): South Africa finished their one-day series against Sri Lanka with a clear idea of both the team and the tactics they will use in the upcoming Cricket World Cup.Sri Lanka, after their fourth 5-0 series defeat in less than two years, appeared to be in...

Spl prayer for safe return of Tigers

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will organise a special prayer programme today (Monday) on the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium premises for the safe return of Bangladesh national cricket team from New Zealand where a deadly terror attack has taken place, reports UNB.A media release of BCB said the prayer programme will...

Champion team "Pitch Burners" of Prime Bank Cricket Tournament-2019

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Additional Managing Director Habibur Rahman, Deputy Managing Directors-- Md Touhidul Alam Khan and M Habibur Rahman Chowdhury and other officials of Prime Bank Limited posing for photograph with champion team "Pitch Burners" of the Prime Bank Cricket Tournament-2019 on the Lalmatia Housing Society...

Real Madrid win on Zidane's return

MADRID, Mar 17 (AP): It was like old times at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Zinedine Zidane was back on the bench, and Real Madrid was winning again.The demanding Madrid crowd could finally rejoice on Saturday as Zidane brought the old guard back and began his second stint as coach with...

Rashid takes five, Afghanistan set 147 to win maiden Test

DEHRADUN, Mar 17 (AFP): Spinner Rashid Khan claimed five wickets to put Afghanistan in sight of their maiden Test victory after bowling out Ireland for 288 on day three of the one-off game on Sunday.Chasing 147 to win, Afghanistan were 29 for one at stumps. Ihsanullah Janat, on 16, and...

FIFA to make public vote for 2023 Women's WC

MIAMI, Mar 17 (AP): FIFA has agreed to make public its vote on the host for the 2023 Women's World Cup.The organisation's decision-making body is becoming more transparent after concerns were raised last month that the women's tournament wouldn't fully follow the new voting process for the men's World Cup.The...

Rory McIlroy, Fleetwood share lead at Players Championship

LOS ANGELES, Mar 17 (AFP): Rory McIlroy charged up the leaderboard on the back nine, firing a seven-under 65 on Friday to grab a share of the lead with Tommy Fleetwood at the halfway stage of the Players Championship.McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, went seven under par on his final 11...