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McMillan Tigers' new batting consultant

Former New Zealand batsman Craig McMillan has been appointed Bangladesh's batting consultant for the Tour of Sri Lanka 2020, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed on Tuesday, reports UNB. In his decade-long international career, McMillan scored over 8000 international runs across the formats. Following his retirement as a player, McMillan...

BCB to increase salary of Tigresses

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said on Tuesday that they have decided to increase the salary of the national contracted women cricketers in the coming days, reports Cricbuzz.BCB women's wing chairman Nadel Chowdhury told the sports online portal on Tuesday that they have proposed to the board to increase international match...

Djokovic advances, Thiem out, Serena claws out victory

NEW YORK, Aug 25 (AFP): World number one Novak Djokovic battled through neck pain on the way to a 7-6 (7/2), 6-4 victory over RicardasBerankis at the Western & Southern Open, where second seed Dominic Thiem crashed out.Djokovic, who pulled out of doubles with a sore neck on Sunday, made...

Sprint king Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus

NEW YORK, Aug 25 (Agencies):World-record sprinter and eight-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has tested positive for the coronavirus and is self-isolating at his home in Jamaica after last week celebrating his 34th birthday with a big bash mask-free.The retired 100m and 200m world-record holder didn't confirm his test result,...

No grudges with UEFA after FFP case, says City chairman

MANCHESTER, Aug 25 (AP): Manchester City wants to build a "constructive relationship" with UEFA after battling in court with European football's governing body over financial fair play regulations, chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said on Monday.UEFA banned City from European competition for two seasons in February for breaching its FFP rules,...

Speculation grows over Luis Suarez's future at Barcelona

BARCELONA, Aug 25 (Reuters): After six years sprinkled with goals that have brought Barcelona 13 trophies, Luis Suarez may be heading for an unceremonious exit from the Camp Nou.The Uruguayan was Barca's second-highest scorer last season behind captain Lionel Messi. But speculation about his future has grown since he was...

FIFA relaxes rules on release of players for internationals

PARIS, Aug 25 (AFP): FIFA relaxed on Monday the rules on the release of players for the upcoming international window "in light of the recent evolution of the coronavirus pandemic".Clubs are usually obliged to release players to national teams during those parts of the calendar reserved for international games, however...

Paris police ban fan gatherings to greet PSG players

PARIS, Aug 25 (AFP): Paris police banned on Monday "parades and gatherings linked" to the Champions League, urging fans not to gather at the Parc des Princes to greet Paris Saint-Germain players upon their return later in the day.The ban will be in force "from 14.30 (1230 GMT) on Monday...

Belgium to allow football fans from September 11

BRUSSELS, Aug 25 (AFP): Belgian football fans will make a progressive return to stadiums from September 11, the country's professional league announced Tuesday."We're convinced that our clubs and their fans will put everything in place so the return to the stadiums happens in the safest possible way," said Pierre Francois,...