BCB names 16-man squad for Nidahas Trophy T20I series
The Bangladesh Cricket board (BCB) on Monday announced the 16-member squad for the upcoming Nidihas Trophy T20I tri-series naming Shakib Al Hasan as the captain and Mahmudullah Riyad as his deputy, reports BSS.Leading all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the squad despite not making a full recovery from...
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Abahani win battle of prestige in Premier Cricket League
Abahani Limited registered an overwhelming 112-run victory over their arch- rival Mohammedan Sporting Cub Limited in the sixth round of Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur on Monday, reports BSS.Chasing a winning target of 260 runs set by Abahani Limited, Mohammedan found the chase...
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Man City lift League Cup in style
LONDON, Feb 26 (AP): Manchester City completed part one of a possible treble Sunday, winning the League Cup final in style with a comprehensive 3-0 win over a defensively absent-minded Arsenal.It was the first major English trophy for City manager Pep Guardiola in his second season at the helm. His...
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PSG sweat over Neymar injury ahead of Real Madrid return
PARIS, Feb 26 (AFP): Paris Saint-Germain are preparing for a race against the clock to get Neymar ready for their Champions League crunch against Real Madrid next week after he suffered an ankle injury against Marseille on Sunday.The Brazilian superstar was stretchered off in tears towards the end of PSG's...
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Thomas clinches Honda Classic in playoff
MIAMI, Feb 26 (AFP): American Justin Thomas rolled in a birdie on the first hole of a playoff to out-duel third round leader Luke List and win the PGA Tour's Honda Classic on Sunday.The 24-year-old Thomas posted his eighth win on the USPGA Tour and his seventh victory in his...
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‘Japan’s record Olympic medal haul is a boost for 2020’
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea, Feb 26 (AFP): Japan's record medal haul at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics will give the country a lift as it prepares to host the 2020 Games, Tokyo's top organiser told the news agency.Japanese athletes collected 13 medals, four of them gold, in their best- ever Winter Games...
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Atletico rout Sevilla, continue its chase of Barcelona
MADRID, Feb 26 (AP): Atletico Madrid is making it clear that it won't let up in its pursuit of Spanish league leader Barcelona.Atletico sent a strong message about its intentions on Sunday by routing Sevilla 5-2 with a hat trick by Antoine Griezmann in Seville. Diego Costa and Koke also...
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