BPL set to kick off today amid huge frenzy

The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will kick off today (Monday) with the cricket frenzy already hitting the fever pitch, report agencies.As has been the case, the hype of BPL captivated the fans whose enthusiasm for a ticket of the first match of BPL was palpable.Since morning,...

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Rabada sends SA into WTC final

CENTURION, South Africa, Dec 29 (AFP): An emotional Temba Bavuma hailed the character of his team after South Africa qualified for the World Test championship final with a dramatic two-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the first Test at SuperSport Park on Sunday.Needing 148 to win, South...

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Australian tailenders frustrate India

MELBOURNE, Dec 29 (AFP): Indian seamer Jasprit Bumrah unleashed more destructive bowling but Australia stubbornly battled back to reach 228-9 on Sunday, leading by 333 runs in an absorbing fourth Test. Bumrah scythed through the middle order on day four in Melbourne to record figures of 4-56 off 24 overs...

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