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Soumya to lead BCB XI for warm-up tie against Zimbabwe

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Wednesday a 12-man squad to face visiting Zimbabwe for a one-day practice match to be held at Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan (BKSP) in Savar tomorrow (Friday), reports UNB.Soumya Sarker, who is not in the main squad for Bangladesh's three-match day-night ODI series against Zimbabwean,...

Sohel plays even-par in PGM MIDF Championship

Bangladesh's promising golfer Shakhawat Hossain Sohel shared the 18th spot in the approximate US$58,000 PGM MIDF Championship after the first round at Kota Seriemas Golf and Country Club course in Malaysia on Wednesday, reports UNB.Sohel, who claimed the PGM Miri Championship title for his maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) in...

ICC World Cup trophy arrives in city

The ICC Cricket World Cup Trophy arrived in the city on Wednesday morning on a four-day visit to Bangladesh as part of its journey around the globe, reports UNB.Carrying the trophy, a flight of Emirates Airways landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the city at 8:40 am.The ICC Cricket...

9th First Security Islami Bank School Rugby Competition-2018

The final round and prize giving ceremony of the 9th First Security Islami Bank School Rugby Competition-2018 held at Government Physical Education College, Mohammadpur in the city recently. The tournament was sponsored by First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIB). St. Gregory's High School and College was the champion and Segun...

Brazil beat Argentina, Dutch draw with Belgium in friendlies

JEDDAH, Oct 17 (AP): Defender Miranda headed in a stoppage-time goal Tuesday to give Brazil a 1-0 win over archrival Argentina in a friendly in Saudi Arabia.Miranda met a corner from Neymar in the 92nd minute and headed past goalkeeper Sergio Romero to hand Brazil a third victory in the...

Germany lose again in defeat to World Cup winner France

PARIS, Oct 17 (Reuters): World champions France fought back from a goal down to edge Germany 2-1 with a double from Antoine Griezmann in their Nations Cup match at the Stade de France on Tuesday.The 27-year-old forward cancelled out Toni Kroos' first half penalty with a fine header just past...

Pakistan 144-2 at close against Australia

ABU DHABI, Oct 17 (AFP): Medium pacer Mohammad Abbas registered a five-wicket haul to steer Pakistan into a dominating position in the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.Abbas finished with five for 33 to bowl out Australia for a paltry 145 to give Pakistan a 137-run lead...

Champions France defied poor stats at WC

LAUSANNE, Oct 17 (AFP): Passing, running and ball possession were not keys in producing victories at the 2018 World Cup, but accurate shooting and clear tactics were, according to a FIFA report released on Tuesday.It showed that champions France were only 19th among the 32 teams in possession percentage, 16th...

Christian, Badree, Mendis to play in SA T20 league

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 17 (AFP): Dan Christian, Samuel Badree and Jeevan Mendis headlined a modest list of international stars drafted into South Africa's new Mzansi Super League Twenty20 tournament on Wednesday.Australian all-rounder Christian, Sri Lankan all-rounder Jeevan Mendis and West Indian leg-spinner Badree were signed for 750,000 rand ($52,600) each for...