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Miraz to miss Netherlands series in build-up to Asia Cup

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan has opted out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Netherlands to be with his unwell wife, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officials confirmed on Tuesday, reports Cricbuzz."Mehidy took leave from August 20 to September 04 to be with his wife as she is not keeping well,"...

Maharaj mauls Australia

CAIRNS, Australia, Aug 19 (AFP): Aiden Markram hit 82 before left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj tore through Australia's new-look batting order as South Africa claimed the One-Day International series opener by 98 runs in Cairns on Tuesday.Sent in to bat, Markram -- opening for the first time in ODIs since 2021...

'A league that isn't seen as professional will become vulnerable to corruption'

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) newly appointed Anti Corruption Unit (ACU) consultant Alex Marshal said on Tuesday that he is eyeing to make sure Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), country's lone franchise-based T20 tournament, does not give an impression of being vulnerable, reports Cricbuzz.Marshal had a meeting with BCB president Aminul Islam...

Gill returns as India's vice-captain for Asia Cup

MUMBAI, Aug 19 (AFP): Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Tuesday named in India's T20 squad for next month's Asia Cup cricket tournament after being left out of three previous series in the shortest format.Gill, 25, returned to the 15-man squad as deputy to skipper Suryakumar Yadav, thanks to the...

Swiatek downs Paolini to claim first title

CINCINNATI, Aug 19 (Reuters): Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday by beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4, with the Pole third seed sending a powerful message ahead of the US Open.The six-times Grand Slam winner did not drop a set on her way to the title and...

Players of Satkhira's Warrior Sports Academy

Players of Satkhira's Warrior Sports Academy, operated by national women's football icon Sabina Khatun, pose with the trophy after winning the championship title at the International Football League Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand recently. The journey was made possible through the partnership between Royal Oranje, an international sports management firm, and...

Alcaraz wins after ailing Sinner retires in final

CINCINNATI, Aug 19 (Reuters): Carlos Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open after top seed Jannik Sinner retired as he was feeling unwell on Monday, raising concerns about the Italian's fitness just days before he is due to begin the defence of his U.S. Open title.The Spanish second seed snapped the world...