Bangladesh vs Pakistan 2nd Test moved from Karachi to Rawalpindi
ISLAMABAD, Aug 18 (Geo Tv): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has shifted the second Test of the two-match series between Pakistan and Bangladesh from Karachi to Rawalpindi due to ongoing renovations and up gradation work at the National Stadium."Given that construction must continue uninterrupted to ensure the venue is operationally...
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Govt to build Bangladesh's 1st sports institute, says Sports Adviser Asif
Bangladesh is set to construct its first-ever Sports Institute, focusing on high performance and overall success in sports, reports UNB.This initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aims to enhance athletes' physical and mental capabilities, improve sports strategies and leadership skills, and achieve national pride through comprehensive development.The...
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Lewandowski double as Barca fight back to beat Valencia
VALENCIA, Spain, Aug 18 (Reuters): Poland striker Robert Lewandowski's brace earned depleted Barcelona a 2-1 comeback win at Valencia in their opening game of the LaLiga season on Saturday.Barca were dominated by their hosts early in the match and fell behind when Valencia's Hugo Duro netted a close-range header in...
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Sinner, Swiatek survive challenges from Cincinnati qualifiers
CINCINNATI, Aug 18 (AFP): World number ones Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek both turned around losing situations on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open.Sinner prevented rival Andrey Rublev from repeating a triumph from last Saturday in Montreal as he defeated the sixth seed...
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South Africa defeat Windies to maintain 25-yr Test series grip
PROVIDENCE, Guyana, Aug 18 (AFP): South Africa defeated the West Indies by 40 runs on an eventful third day of the second and final Test on Saturday to extend their dominance over the Caribbean side.Set a challenging target of 263 after fast bowler Jayden Seales' Test-best figures of six for...
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