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Tigers win practice match against SL President's XI

Tigers beat Sri Lanka President's XI by 41 runs in the practice match on the Colombo Cricket Club ground in Colombo, Sri Lanka on Tuesday, reports BSS.Chasing a winning target of 187-run set by Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Board president's XI were all out for 145 in 19 overs.Niroshan Dickwella top-scored...

Shanta ton guides Abahani win

A brilliant century by Nazmul Hossain Shanta guided League leader Dhaka Abahani Limited to return to the winning note as they beat Agrani Bank Cricket Club by 11 runs in the 8th round match of the Walton Dhaka Metropolis Premier Division Cricket League at Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in...

Nidahas tri-nation Twenty20 tournament series trophy

COLOMBO: Captains Dinesh Chandimal (C) of Sri Lanka, Rohit Sharma (R) of India and Mahmudullah Riyad (L) of Bangladesh pose with the Nidahas tri-nation Twenty20 tournament series trophy during a press conference here Monday. — AFP

S Arabia offers to fund new football stadium in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Mar 6 (AFP): Saudi Arabia has offered to fund a new football stadium in Iraq, as FIFA prepares to decide whether to lift its ban on Iraq hosting competitive international matches.The offer came in a telephone call between King Salman and Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Monday evening, the...

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director hands over jersey to BCSA

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Managing Director A M Mosaddique Ahmed hands over jersey to Bangladesh Cricket Supporters Association (BCSA) at Balaka Bhaban in the city prior to their departure for Sri Lanka recently. BCSA will be present at the stadiums to support the Bangladesh National cricket team during the matches with...

Serena warms up for her return to WTA Tour

NEW YORK, Mar 6 (AFP): Serena Williams said Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.The 23-time Grand Slam champion is competing at the elite Indian Wells hardcourt tournament...

Putin plays football with FIFA chief as Russia marks 100 days before start of World Cup

MOSCOW, Mar 6 (AFP): President Vladimir Putin played football with FIFA boss Gianni Infantino in the Kremlin on Tuesday as Russia marked 100 days before the start of the World Cup.The footage was released by football's world governing body in a tweet featuring legends of the beautiful game juggling the...

Russian football clubs promise peace in Europe after clashes

MOSCOW, Mar 6 (AFP): Moscow clubs are promising supporters will behave perfectly on Thursday when they resume European action after clashes involving Russian supporters in Spain in which a policeman died of a heart attack.The violence between followers of Spartak Moscow and Athletic Bilbao on February 22 revived fears that...

Lehmann wants clear-the-air talks with SA

DURBAN, Mar 6 (AFP): Australian coach Darren Lehmann expects the coaches and captains of both teams to "chat" before the second Test against South Africa starting in Port Elizabeth on Friday after a bad-tempered start to the series.Lehmann was talking to Australian journalists after an acrimonious ending to the first...

Manchester United make a comeback

LONDON, Mar 6 (AP): Nemanja Matic scored a stunning long-range goal in injury time as Manchester United came from two goals down to beat Crystal Palace 3-2 in a wild English Premier League game and reclaim second place on Monday.The midfielder's first goal for United turned out to be a...