Shanto returns in style but faces defeat
On his return to competitive cricket for the first time after recovering from a groin injury, Najmul Hossain Shanto hammered a superb 54 ball-80 but his knock was not enough to help his side Rajshahi win the game against Barishal Division in the NCL T20 at Sylhet Academy Ground in...
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Shakib's bowling action faces scrutiny at fag end of his illustrious career
Bangladesh allrounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended from bowling in competitions organized by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) after independent testing at Loughborough University found his action illegal, further complicating his availability in international cricket, reports UNB.His elbow extension exceeded the ICC's permissible 15-degree limit during a...
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Mohammedan take solo lead with all-win run beating Abahani
Dhaka Mohammedan SC took a solo lead in the 10- team Bashundhara Group Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football with all-win record beating their arch rival Dhaka Abahani Limited by 1-0 goal in a keenly contested match at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Dutta Stadium in Cumilla on Saturday, reports UNB.After the day's...
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England chip away at New Zealand in 3rd Test
HAMILTON, New Zealand, Dec 14 (AFP): New Zealand failed to capitalise on a rock-steady start to reach 315-9 on day one of the third and final Test against England in Hamilton on Saturday.Led by seamers Matthew Potts and Gus Atkinson, the tourists fought back with the ball after openers Tom...
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Saudi Arabia's plans to host World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate
As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators, reports AP.That will emit tons of planet-warming greenhouse gases...
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Australia 28-0 as heavy rain hits opening day of third India Test
BRISBANE, Australia, Dec 14 (AFP): Play was abandoned on the first day of the third Test between Australia and India at the Gabba in Brisbane after rain fell for much of Saturday.Australia finished the day on 28-0 with Usman Khawaja 19 not out and Nathan McSweeney on four after India...
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