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Tigers look to Shakib to 'do something special'

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan, Aug 20 (AP): Bangladesh is pinning its hopes on all-rounder and former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan to "do something special" against pace-heavy Pakistan in the opening test of the two-match series, starting Wednesday.Bangladesh's cricket captain on Tuesday was confident that ace allrounder Shakib will compete at his best...

BCB walks on thin ice amidst political turmoil

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) finds itself in a soup after the ongoing political situation in the country. The cricketing system has suffered from the butterfly effect and it has become a cause of concern for the sport administration in Bangladesh, reports Cricbuzz.BCB president Nazmul Hasan's days are numbered following the...

Women's T20 World Cup set to be moved from Bangladesh to UAE

The ICC Women's T20 World Cup is likely to be moved from Bangladesh to the UAE, according to indications from the recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting, which took place virtually on Tuesday, according o Cricbuzz. The tournament is scheduled from October 03 to 20.That the global event cannot...

England,Sri Lanka face off in first Test today

LONDON, Aug 20 (AFP): England head into the first Test against Sri Lanka at Old Trafford starting Wednesday with several players given a chance to prove a point after captain Ben Stokes's series-ending injury.Star all-rounder Stokes is set to play no part at all in the three-match contest after tearing...

No Messi, Di Maria in Argentina squad for first time in 11 years

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (Agencies): Lionel Messi will not play in Argentina's next two World Cup qualifiers because of injury.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni announced his 28-man squad on Monday for the matches against Chile on September 05 and Colombia five days later.Messi is still recovering from a right ankle injury.The 36-year-old...

Sinner, Sabalenka win titles in Cincinnati Open

MASON, Ohio, Aug 20 (AP): Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women's No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka earned straight-set victories in the finals of the Cincinnati Open on Monday, the first titles at the tournament for both players.Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5 for her first title since the Australian Open in January.Sinner,...