Don't think I can come back now, says Shakib Al Hasan
Retiring ex-skipper Shakib Al Hasan told local media Thursday he was not returning to Bangladesh because of "a security issue", potentially missing what he says will be his final match for his country.Asif Mahmud, who heads the sports ministry, said he had advised the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to discourage...
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Uncertainty looms over Champions Trophy amid India-Pakistan tensions
NEW DELHI, Oct 17 (India Today): The future of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy 2025 is uncertain as discussions continue about India's potential participation in Pakistan. Richard Gould, CEO of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), and chair Richard Thompson noted that there are "many alternatives and...
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India dismissed for 46 as New Zealand pacers run riot
BENGALURU, India, Oct 17 (AFP): New Zealand powered into a lead of 134 after fast bowlers Matt Henry and William O'Rourke combined to devastating effect to dismiss India for 46 in the weather-hit first Test on Thursday.Opener Devon Conway hit 91 before being bowled while he attempted a reverse sweep...
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England on brink after poor start to Multan chase
MULTAN, Pakistan, Oct 17 (AFP): Pakistan were in a strong position to win the second Test and level the series after removing both England openers on a tricky Multan pitch on Thursday with spinner Sajid Khan their hero.The hosts set England a daunting target of 297 before Sajid dismissed Ben...
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South Africa's players rejoice after the dismissal of Australia's Grace Harris
South Africa's players rejoice after the dismissal of Australia's Grace Harris during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup cricket semi-final match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Thursday — AFP
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Pogba ready to give up money to play for Juve again after doping ban
MILAN, Oct 17 (AP): Paul Pogba says he's ready to give up money to play for Juventus again. The Serie A club may not want him, though, or need him.Pogba recently had his four-year ban for doping reduced to 18 months after appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport,...
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