Challenge for BCB to continue with Sri Lanka tour as planned: CEO
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to receive a positive response from Sri Lanka to continue with the island nation's tour for a three-match Test series scheduled for October-November this year, reports UNB.BCB CEO Nizamuddin Chowdhury said it's a challenge for the board to continue with the tour as...
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Rajasthan beat Chennai by 16 runs in IPL
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates, Sept 23 (AP): Rajasthan Royals rode explosive half centuries from Sanju Samson and captain Steven Smith's to beat Chennai Super Kings by 16 runs in a high-scoring Indian Premier League game on Tuesday.Samson blazed nine sixes and a four in his powerful knock of 74 off...
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Saif Hassan tests Covid-19 negative, Abu Jayed positive
Bangladeshi right-handed opener Saif Hassan has finally tested negative for Covid-19, reports UNB.He had tested positive twice in the last two weeks.Saif is now all set to join the skill training camp of the national side at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city ahead of the Sri Lanka...
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Japan to require Covid-19 tests for Olympics' athletes
TOKYO, Sept 23 (Reuters): Organisers of next year's delayed Olympic Games will require coronavirus tests of foreign athletes upon their arrival in Japan, draft measures released on Wednesday show.Japanese athletes and other participants living in Japan will face the same requirements, according to the measures, which are still being discussed.Although...
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Messi, Ronaldo not part of Player of the Year list for first time since 2010
NYON, Switzerland, Sept 23 (AP): Champions League winner Bayern Munich dominated the shortlists announced Wednesday for UEFA's 2019-20 season awards in European soccer.Bayern forward Robert Lewandowksi, who scored a career-best 55 goals for his club last season, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were nominated for men's player of the year in...
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Zimbabwe get govt approval to tour Pakistan
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) have been given permission by the Government of Zimbabwe to go ahead with the proposed tour of Pakistan that has been slated for October-November, reports Cricbuzz.The news was broken to ZC through an official letter from Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) Director General Prince Mupazviriho. "The Sports...
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Andreescu pulls out of French Open
PARIS, Sept 23 (AP): Bianca Andreescu, last year's US Open champion, will sit out the French Open and the rest of 2020.The 20-year-old Canadian announced her decision to remain sidelined this season via a post Tuesday on social media."I have come to the difficult decision to skip the clay court...
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