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Tigers want to repeat history today

Bangladesh aim to repeat their 2015 history as they take on Pakistan in the crucial sixth super- four match of the ACC Asia Cup to be held today (Wednesday) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, reports BSSThe match kicks off at 5.30 pm (BST).It will be the...

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Croatia's Modric ends Ronaldo-Messi era to be crowned world's best

LONDON, Sept 25 (AFP): Luka Modric ended Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's decade-long domination of football's individual awards by being crowned FIFA's best player of the year on Monday.Modric became the first player since 2007 to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's 11-year hold on the prize.The Real Madrid and...

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BD, Ireland may feature in next Women's Championship cycle

The next cycle of the Women's Championship could feature ten teams, with Bangladesh and Ireland joining the current eight, reports ESPNcricinfo. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is exploring this possibility, with its new Global Strategy - set to be rolled out after the governing body's board meeting in October -...

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Vasavi Metropolis School Kabaddi begins in city today

The Vasavi Dhaka Metropolis School Kabaddi (Boys and Girls) under the auspices of Bangladesh Kabaddi Federation begins today (Wednesday) at five venues in the capital to hunt talented players from the grassroots level, reports UNB.A total of 115 metropolis school teams, including 63 boys' and 52 girls' ones, split into...

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Zimbabwe recalls Sikandar Raza for Bangladesh tour

Zimbabwe batsman Sikandar Raza has been recalled for national duty for their upcoming overseas tour to Bangladesh after the 32-year-old sorted out the contractual issues with Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Monday, reports Cricbuzz.The right-hander had played club cricket in England without obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC), and then on...

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Wozniacki, Kerber, Kvitova reach Wuhan 3rd round

WUHAN, China, Sept 25 (AP): No. 2-ranked Caroline Wozniacki reached the third round of a tournament for the first time since June at the Wuhan Open on Tuesday.Wozniacki defeated Swedish qualifier Rebecca Peterson 6-4, 6-1, making just nine unforced errors to Peterson's 36.Wozniacki made early exits in her last five...

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Messi to miss Argentina's friendlies against Brazil, Iraq

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 25 (AP): Lionel Messi will miss Argentina's friendlies against Brazil, Iraq on October in Saudi Arabia.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said on Monday that Messi will not be called for the brief tour.

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Mbappe loses appeal against three-match ban

PARIS, Sept 25 (AFP): France World Cup star Kylian Mbappe will sit out one further league game for Paris Saint-Germain after losing an appeal against a three-match suspension on Monday.Mbappe, 19, was handed the sanction for lashing out in retaliation at Teji Savanier during a feisty 4-2 win at Nimes...

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Spanish players union vetoes Liga game in Miami

MADRID, Sept 25 (AFP): The Spanish players union (AFE) on Monday rejected plans by La Liga to stage a regular-season game in the United States, following a similar refusal by the Spanish football federation (RFEF).An AFE statement said La Liga had not responded to questions about the planned game between...

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