World champions England in city for ODI, T20 series
England's limited-overs squad touched down in Dhaka ahead of the One-Day and Twenty20 series against Bangladesh.With the Test team playing against New Zealand in Wellington, Jos Buttler led the limited-overs team to Dhaka on Friday morning, reports bdnews24.com.The Three Lions were supposed to arrive in Dhaka on February 20 to...
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Sourav Ganguly, called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
Former Indian cricket team captain and ex-president of BCCI, Sourav Ganguly, called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at the latter's official residence Ganobhaban in the city on Friday — PID
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HSBC-Mayor's Cup School Badminton Tournament begins
A three-day HSBC-Mayor's Cup School Badminton-2023 Tournament began at Banani Kamal Ataturk Playground in the city on Thursday, says a press release.The finale of the tournament will take place at the same venue today (Saturday).The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) in association with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC)...
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Australia captain Cummins to miss Indore Test
Australia captain Pat Cummins will miss the third Test in India after returning home to be with his ailing mother in Sydney, Cricket Australia said on Friday.Steve Smith will lead the side in Indore, where the match begins on Wednesday, in absence of skipper and paceman Cummins, reports Reuters.Cummins returned...
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South Africa's Tazmin Brits (L) reacts
South Africa's Tazmin Brits (L) reacts while watching the ball after playing a shot as England's wicketkeeper Amy Jones (R) looks on during the semi-final T20 women's World Cup cricket match between South Africa and England at Newlands Stadium in Cape Town on Friday — AFP
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Di Maria hat-trick sends Juventus into last 16
NANTES, France, Feb 24 (Reuters): Angel Di Maria scored a hat-trick as Juventus eased to a 3-0 win at 10-man Nantes on Thursday to reach the Europa League round of 16 4-1 on aggregate.Juventus only managed a 1-1 draw against the French side in the home leg as they eyed...
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Antony sends Man United through to last 16 with comeback win over Barca
Brazilian forward Antony stepped off the bench to send Manchester United through to the Europa League last 16, with the hosts coming from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 in Thursday's playoff second leg, progressing 4-3 on aggregate, reports Reuters.After a frantic start, Barca were awarded a 18th minute penalty, much...
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England's Brook, Root hammer New Zealand on Day 1
Harry Brook and Joe Root smashed centuries in an unbroken 294-run stand to drive England to 315 for three before rain cut day one short in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Friday.Batting sensation Brook was on a career-best 184 not out from 169 balls, while Root...
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Gauff reaches Dubai semis
Fifth-seeded Coco Gauff won an all-American quarterfinal on Thursday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, beating Madison Keys 6-2, 7-5 in the United Arab Emirates, reports Reuters.Gauff saved the only break point she faced in the 81-minute match, and she converted four of her five break opportunities.The result moves...
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