Swimmer Rafiqul reaches Chandpur after covering 400-km in 19-day river journey
CHANDPUR, Mar 22 (UNB): Rafiqul Islam, an adventurous swimmer from Sirajganj's Belkuchi upazila, reached Chandpur's Molhead on Saturday, marking the 19th day of his mission to swim from the border region of Jhunkarchar in Kurigram to the Bay of Bengal.Rafiqul, known for his brave expeditions, was warmly received upon arrival...
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Kishan ton powers Hyderabad to big win over Rajasthan
HYDERABAD, India, Mar 23 (AFP): Top-order batter Ishan Kishan hammered his first century in the Indian Premier League on Sunday as he powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a mammoth 286-6 and a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals.Hyderabad were invited to bat first and fell just one short of their best of...
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Shakib disappointed over BCB's silence following ODI snub
Former Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan expressed frustration over the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) lack of communication regarding his omission from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy squad, according to Pakistani Television channel Geo Tv.Shakib, who has an impressive record with 71 Tests, 247 one-day internationals (ODI), and 129...
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Ex-nat'l cricketer Salim Shaheed named as chairman of CWAB
Former national cricketer and match referee Salim Shaheed has been elected as the convener of the 13-member ad-hoc committee of the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) on Sunday, reports UNB.He replaced former national captain, BCB director and parliament member Naimur Rahman Durjoy, who resigned from BCB and went underground...
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New Zealand hand sorry Pakistan biggest defeat to clinch T20 series
MOUNT MAUNGANUI, New Zealand, Mar 23 (AFP): New Zealand's ruthless pace attack carved up Pakistan to deliver a crushing 115-run win in the fourth Twenty20 on Sunday and clinch the five-match series.The home side moved 3-1 ahead after defending 220-6 in Mount Maunganui and then dismissing a ragged Pakistan for...
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