Tigers practise ahead of ODI, T20I series with NZ
(From bottom left to right) Bangladesh's bowler Hasan Mahmud, Test skiper Nazmul Hossain Shanto and bowler Taskin Ahmed attend a practise session at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city, ahead of their New Zealand series- BCB
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Is politicisation of cricket set to continue?
In Bangladesh, cricket is far more than a national obsession. Combined with its enormous commercial appeal, the game has been turned into the ultimate political currency, reports UNB.The recent dissolution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the lightning-fast installation of a politically connected ad-hoc committee expose a harsh reality:...
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Women's elite sports revenues to reach $3 billion in 2026
Global revenues in women's elite sports will reach at least $3 billion for the first time in 2026, marking an increase of 25 per cent compared to last year, Deloitte said in a report on Wednesday.Women's elite sports generated $2.4 billion worldwide last year, mainly through basketball and soccer, after...
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Warner aware of drink-driving charges, says Cricket NSW
SYDNEY, Apr 08 (AFP): Cricket New South Wales (NSW) said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding that the former Australian opener aware of the "seriousness" of the incident.The 39-year-old Sydney Thunder captain is due to appear in court on May 07 after...
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Medvedev destroys racquet in 6-0 6-0 loss
MONACO, Apr 08 (Agencies): Former No. 1 Daniil Medvedev lost his temper, smashed his racket on the red clay court seven successive times, and then deposited the mangled frame in a trash bin midway through a 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters on Wednesday.Medvedev, who...
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