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Nissanka ton thwarts Tigers' attack on Day 3

Opener Pathum Nissanka struck a blazing ton as Sri Lanka thwarted Bangladesh's attack to put them in a position of dominance on Day 3 of the first cricket Test at Galle International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka on Thursday, reports BSS.Nissanka struck his career-best 187, steering Sri Lanka to 368-4,...

Rishad recruited again by Hobart Hurricanes in Big Bash draft

Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has been picked once again by Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming season of Australia's Big Bash League, becoming the only Bangladeshi player to earn a team spot in this year's overseas draft, reports UNB.Rishad was drafted 13th overall during Wednesday's event at NEP Studios in Melbourne.The...

Real Madrid held as Man City, Juve triumph

PHILADELPHIA, June 19 (AFP): Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal at the Club World Cup in new coach Xabi Alonso's first game in charge on Wednesday, after Manchester City got off to a winning start.In the late game Juventus thrashed Al Ain 5-0...

Gattuso convinced Italy can reach World Cup

ROME, June 19, (AFP): Gennaro Gattuso said Thursday he is convinced Italy can qualify for the World Cup as he begins his reign as Azzurri coach following the dismissal of Luciano Spalletti.Italy are at risk of missing out on a third consecutive World Cup after a troubled start to their...

England v India: Three key battles

LONDON, June 19, (AFP): Ben Stokes' England take on an India team under new captain Shubman Gill at Headingley on Friday in the first Test of a five-match series.The visitors are embarking on a new era without heavyweights Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they seek to end their 18-year...

Bavuma hails special Test triumph

JOHANNESBURG, June 19, (AFP): South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was.Bavuma and his team-mates were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed...