Bangladesh sports minister to consult ICC on future of BCB
Bangladesh's sports minister Aminul Haque will consult the ICC before taking a final decision on the future of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). He also plans to appoint a second committee to investigate why Bangladesh could not participate at this year's men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka,...
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I'm upset and sad
Neymar has said he is still dreaming of making Brazil's World Cup squad despite being left out of the national team for this month's friendlies against France and Croatia, according to ESPN Football.Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said the Santos forward is not 100% fit after announcing his latest squad.During a...
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Japan crush South Korea
SYDNEY, Mar 18: (AP): Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women's Asian Cup final against Australia.Japan dominated the semifinal at Sydney's Stadium Australia against a South Korea lineup that...
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No batter should pick ball without consent
The MCC has weighed in on the contentious run-out of Pakistan captain Salman Agha during the second ODI against Bangladesh in Dhaka, contending that the dismissal was fully in accordance with the Laws of the game. It suggested, however, that Bangladesh could have withdrawn their appeal on Spirit-of-Cricket grounds, given...
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Miraz, Salman soar in ICC rankings after stellar ODI series
Bangladesh's all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Pakistan's captain Salman Agha made significant gains in the latest ODI rankings after Bangladesh beat Pakistan 2-1 in the three-match ODI series, according to Indian newspaper India Today. Salman broke into the top 10 of the batting rankings and is now placed at No.9...
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Sabalenka unsure of Dubai tournament return after criticism over withdrawal
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a "ridiculous" idea, reports Reuters.Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek were among several players ruled out due to...
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Buttler ready to continue England career despite 'poor' T20 World Cup
LONDON, Mar 18 (AFP): Jos Buttler is refusing to accept his England career is over despite admitting he had a "poor tournament" at the recent T20 World Cup.Widely regarded as one of the outstanding white-ball batsmen of his generation, Buttler managed just 87 runs in eight innings at the tournament...
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