Shakib available for 2nd India Test tomorrow
KANPUR, India, Sept 25 (AFP): Star Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has no injury concerns and remains in line to play the second Test against India, coach Chandika Hathurusinghe said on Wednesday.Media reports suggested Shakib played the first of two Tests with a finger injury when India handed Bangladesh a...
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Part of Green Park stadium deemed unsafe before 2nd Test
KANPUR, Sept 25 (Agencies): Three days before the second Test between India and Bangladesh at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium, the Uttar Pradesh Public Works Department (PWD) has deemed one of the stands dangerous.The government officials felt that the structure may not be able to take the load of the full...
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Coach says Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to Al-Hilal
RIYADH, Sep 25 (AP): Neymar is not ready for an imminent return to play for Al-Hilal, the head coach of the Saudi Arabian club has announced.The Brazilian star signed for the Riyadh team in August 2023 but played just five games when he underwent surgery after rupturing his meniscus and...
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Real Madrid's Mbappe suffers muscle injury
MADRID, Sept 25 (AFP): Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury ahead of this weekend's La Liga derby with Atletico, his club said on Wednesday.The French superstar was taken off during the 3-2 win over Alaves on Tuesday and appeared to be suffering some discomfort.Spanish media suggest...
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New Zealand aim to bounce back after first Test defeat
GALLE, Sri Lanka, Sept 25 (AFP): New Zealand must adapt to the tricky Galle surface if they are to avenge their hard-fought Test loss to Sri Lanka this week, coach Gary Stead said on Wednesday.Despite not having played a warm-up match, the Kiwis showed resilience by taking a first-innings lead,...
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