Chattogram to host first-ever regional cricket tournament
CHATTOGRAM, Aug 21, (BSS): The first-ever regional cricket tournament is set to take place in Chattogram on August 28, reports BSS.Eleven district teams from Chattogram division will compete in this T-20 format tournament.The announcement was made during a press conference held at a city hotel on Thursday afternoon. Akram Khan,...
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SAFF U-17: Bangladesh slip to 2-0 defeat
Bangladesh's early momentum in the SAFF U-17 Women's Championship came to a halt on Friday as they fell 2-0 to India in Thimphu, reports UNB.The match at the Changlimithang Stadium had tension from the start. Barely ten minutes in, goalkeeper Iarzan drew protests when her foot strayed outside the box...
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Blockbuster 'Sincaraz' rivalry ready to light up US Open
NEW YORK, Aug 22, (AFP): Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will be aiming to write another chapter of their blockbuster rivalry when the US Open men's singles gets under way on Sunday.As the era of men's tennis's "Big Three" recedes into the rearview mirror, Sinner and Alcaraz have accelerated onto...
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Women's World Cup games moved out of Bengaluru months after tragedy
NEW DELHI, Aug 22, 2025 (AFP): The Bengaluru stadium where 11 cricket fans died during celebrations in June will no longer host Women's World Cup matches including the opening game, the sport's governing body said on Friday.Mumbai will instead be one of the four Indian venues for the 50-over tournament...
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Amir hits 400 T20 wickets, second Pakistani to reach the landmark
The left-arm quick became only the second Pakistani bowler to take 400 wickets in T20 cricket, reaching the landmark in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) on Thursday, reports UNB.Playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in Antigua, Amir dismissed Fabian Allen of Antigua and Barbuda Falcons to claim wicket number 400.It came...
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India greenlights Asia Cup, draws red line on bilateral cricket with Pakistan
After much drama and uncertainty, Indian cricket team will finally play in the upcoming Asia Cup, reports UNB.The Indian government has cleared its cricket team to play in next month's event, but ruled out any revival of bilateral ties with Pakistan, reaffirming a long-standing political position that separates multilateral tournaments...
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'Tough lessons' helping Sabalenka ahead of US Open defence
NEW YORK, Aug 22, (AFP): World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes she is ready to hit her peak as she prepares to launch the defence of her US Open crown after a tumultuous season of near-misses.The 27-year-old from Belarus arrives at Flushing Meadows sitting on top of the global rankings...
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Newcastle can't win in Isak stand-off, says Howe
LONDON, Aug 22, (AFP): Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future.The Swede, who was the Premier League's second top scorer last season and netted the winner to win the League Cup in March, went public this week...
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South Africa's Lungi Ngidi (C) celebrates with teammates
South Africa's Lungi Ngidi (C) celebrates with teammates after dismissing Australia's Adam Zampa to win the second one-day international (ODI) cricket match between Australia and South Africa at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Friday.—AFP
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