Mithun, Mushfiq steer Tigers to warm-up match victory in SL
Bangladesh got off to a flying start in their Sri Lanka tour as they gained a confidence ahead of their three-match ODI series against the hosts. They beat Sri Lanka Board President's XI by five wickets in a warm-up game at P Sara Oval in Colombo on Tuesday, reports BSS.Mohammad...
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Ireland's maiden Lord's Test against England today
LONDON, July 23 (AFP): Ireland's march to becoming a fully fledged member of cricket's elite will reach another important staging post when they play their first Test against England at Lord's on Wednesday.The Irish men's side only made their Test debut last year, suffering a final day defeat by Pakistan...
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Bashundhara Kings face Mohammedan to ensure league crown today
League leader Bashundhara Kings will face Mohammedan Sporting Club to confirm their maiden title of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football today (Wednesday) with two matches to spare, reports UNB.The match will kick off at 4pm at the Sheikh Kamal Stadium in Nilphamari.Bashundhara Kings need just one win from their three...
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BCB unlikely to extend selection panel's tenure
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unlikely to continue with the current selection panel as they mull a complete overhaul, BCB officials said on Tuesday. Minhajul and Habibul Bashar were contracted till June 2019, reports Cricbuzz.According to BCB sources, board's higher-ups decided not to renew the contract of Minhajul and Habibul...
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BD A face Afghanistan A in must-win match today
Bangladesh A will take on Afghanistan A in the third match of the five-match unofficial one-day series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today (Wednesday), reports UNB.The hosts have already lost the first two matches and must win this game to keep their hopes alive. The match will...
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Sri Lanka to bid adieu to Malinga after first ODI against BD Friday
COLOMBO, July 23 (Agencies): Sri Lanka will start looking to replace key wicket-taker Lasith Malinga when the shaggy-haired fast bowler calls it quits after the first one-day international against Bangladesh on Friday.Both teams go into the three-game series nursing a World Cup hangover, with Sri Lanka facing an especially tough...
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Madrid, Barca overtake Man Utd on Forbes rich list
Manchester United have fallen from second to sixth in Forbes' list of the world's most valuable sports teams.The Red Devils have tumbled four spots and are now behind Clasico giants Real Madrid (third) and Barcelona (fourth) who have retained their respective positions from 2018.Five other football teams make the top...
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Ashes jerseys to have players' names, numbers for first time
NEW DELHI, July 23 (ANI): Test cricket is all set to undergo a major change as Australia and England will lineup with names and jersey numbers on their Test whites in the upcoming Ashes series.ODI and T20I jerseys have had personalisation on their backs since a long time, but Test...
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