Bangladesh to call back Mustafizur for key ODIs amid his IPL tenure
Bangladesh pace bowler Mustafizur Rahman will return home for eight days during the Indian Premier League to play a limited-overs series against New Zealand, reports UNB.Mustafizur was signed by Kolkata for Rs 92 million at the IPL auction, the highest price ever paid for a Bangladeshi player.However, he will not...
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FIFA World Cup Trophy to arrive in Bangladesh on January 14
The Coca-Cola Company invites fans in Bangladesh to see the most coveted Trophy in the world ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, said a press release. The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola will arrive in Dhaka on January 14 2026, giving Bangladeshi fans the chance to experience footballs...
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England vow to keep 'fighting and scrapping' as Ashes slip away
ADELAIDE, Australia, Dec 18 (AFP): Bowling coach Marcus Trescothick said England would keep "fighting and scrapping" as the Ashes slipped from their grip Thursday, while paying tribute to a dehydrated Ben Stokes.Only a stirring fightback can seemingly save the tourists, who need a win in the third Test against Australia...
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Tigers' home series against Pakistan to be held in 2 phases
Bangladesh's next home series against Pakistan, scheduled for next year, is set to be played in two phases due to a scheduling clash with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), confirmed BCB cricket operations chairman Nazmul Abedeen Fahim, reports BSS."Because of the PSL, our home series against Pakistan next year is...
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UK High Commission celebrates arrival of King's Baton in BD
The British High Commission in Dhaka today warmly welcomed the arrival of the King's Baton in Bangladesh as part of the lead-up to the Commonwealth Games 2026, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, reports BSS."Welcoming the King's Baton to Bangladesh is a proud moment that reflects our shared commitment...
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Ecuadorean footballer Mario Pineida shot and killed
QUITO, Dec 18 (AFP): Ecuadoran footballer Mario Pineida was shot and killed in the port city of Guayaquil on Wednesday, his team said.Guayaquil has become a hotspot for gang violence linked to drug trafficking and several football players in Ecuador have been targeted in recent months.Pineida, 33, was part of...
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