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Bangladesh want to create own 'brand' in T20s: Mahmudullah

COLOMBO, Mar 13 (AFP): Bangladesh skipper Mahmudullah said Tuesday the underdogs, fresh from upsetting Sri Lanka, plan to hone their "brand" of Twenty20 cricket against India in a key tri-series showdown.The visitors staged a 215-run chase to defeat hosts Sri Lanka in their second match of the tournament, rebounding from...

Dhaka, Khulna move to women's hockey final in Youth Games

Dhaka and Khulna Division advanced to the final of the Bangladesh Youth Games hockey eliminating their respective rivals in the semifinals on Tuesday at the Moulana Bhasani National Hockey Stadium in the city, reports BSS.In the day's first semifinal, Khulna Division blanked Rajshahi Division by 4-0 goals after leading the...

Abahani take on Gazi Group today

Table topper Abahani Limited will take on defending champions Gazi Group Cricketers in the 10th round match of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League scheduled to be held today (Wednesday) at the Khan Saheb Osman Ali Stadium in Fatullah, reports BSS.In the day's other 10th round matches, Shinepukur Cricket Club...

Farbrace 'turns down B'desh coaching role'

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) claims they have not yet given up hope of securing the services of Paul Farbrace as their new head coach, despite a recent contract having been turned down by England's current No. 2 man, reports ESPNcricinfo.According to sources who requested anonymity, Farbrace was close to...

Modhumoti Bank Limited accorded reception to the Bangladesh Under-15 National Women's Football Team

Modhumoti Bank Limited accorded reception to the Bangladesh Under-15 National Women's Football Team in the city Tuesday for being champions of the SAFF U-15 2017 Women's Championship, marking the International Women's Day. Humayun Kabir, chairman of the board of directors of the bank, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.

India chase down SL to lead Twenty20 tri-series

COLOMBO, Mar 13 (AP): India led the Twenty20 tri-series after beating host Sri Lanka by six wickets with nine deliveries to spare in their rain-affected match on Monday.After putting Sri Lanka into bat, India medium-pacer Shardul Thakur took a career-best 4-27 to restrict Sri Lanka to 152-9.In the chase in...

Venus knocks out Serena

INDIAN WELLS, Mar 13 (AFP): Serena Williams' return to the WTA Tour came to an abrupt end Monday as she crashed out of Indian Wells with a 6-3, 6-4 loss to her sister Venus.Venus closed out the 29th career meeting between the two on her second match point as Serena...