Bangladesh clinch maiden SAFF U-20 Championship title
Bangladesh clinched their first-ever SAFF U-20 Championship title, crushing hosts Nepal by 4-1 goals in the final at the ANFA Complex in Lalitpur, Kathmandu, on Wednesday afternoon, reports UNB.With the day's feat, Bangladeshi boys not only won their maiden title at this level, but also took sweet revenge for their...
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'Hope Shakib won't be arrested', says adviser Asif Nazrul
Adviser to the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs, Asif Nazrul, has expressed hope that Bangladeshi star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will not be arrested despite the murder case filed against him. Speaking to journalists at his office in the Secretariat on Wednesday, the adviser addressed questions regarding the...
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Abrar, Ghulam, Jamal return for 2nd Test against Tigers
RAWALPINDI, Aug 28 (Geo Tv): Pakistan's mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and Kamran Ghulam have joined the national Test squad ahead of the second Test match against Bangladesh, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement on Wednesday. The second Test between the two sides is scheduled to take place...
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Sinner, Alcaraz overcome early wobbles
NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters): Top seed Jannik Sinner left the doping controversy that marred his US Open preparations in the rear view mirror on Tuesday with a largely drama-free start to his campaign while fellow title contender Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after a minor blip.Women's top seed Iga Swiatek...
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Ronaldo nets his 899th career goal with a stunning set piece for Al-Nassr
Cristiano Ronaldo netted the 899th goal of his career in Al-Nassr's win over Al Feiha on Tuesday, according to British daily newspaper The Daily Mail.After Talisca gave the visitors the lead at the King Abdullah Sport City Stadium, Ronaldo has the chance to double their advantage after a foul on...
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England's Malan retires from int’l cricket
LONDON, Aug 28 (AFP): Dawid Malan retired from international cricket on Wednesday, with the batsman saying his England career "has not been easy".Malan signed a 12-month central contract in October and was England's leading run-scorer in their woeful 50-over World Cup title defence in India in the weeks that followed.But...
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Jay Shah becomes new ICC chairman
NEW DELHI, Aug 28 (AFP): India's cricket chief Jay Shah has been elected unopposed as chairman of the sport's world body, the International Cricket Council, it said Tuesday.Shah will take over the role from December, after current Chair Greg Barclay decided not to seek a third term."I am committed to...
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