Shanto backs Tigers' bowling attack despite injuries
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Thursday he had "complete faith" in his injury-hit squad ahead of a two-Test series in Australia, saying those selected have the ability to compete, report agencies.Bangladesh Test skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto said that their upcoming tour to Australia is a way for the...
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Litton replaces Miraz as Tigers' ODI captain
Wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has replaced Mehidy Hasan Miraz as captain of Bangladesh's one-day international team, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday, reports AFP.Miraz's captaincy exit comes after Bangladesh ODI series defeat against Zimbabwe earlier this month. Najmul Hossain Shanto will continue in his role as Test captain.The appointment of...
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FIFA's $20 billion WC plan faces backlash as Infantino defends proposal
PARIS, July 30 (Agencies): FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the governing body's proposal to launch a private commercial subsidiary for its competitions, calling it an "opportunity but not an obligation", as opposition from football's continental confederations continues to grow.The plan to create a commercial entity, reportedly valued at around...
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Rahane announces retirement from int’l cricket and all formats
NEW DELHI, July 30 (AFP): India's Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday, bringing the curtain down on a career highlighted by his leadership during a remarkable 2021 Test series victory in Australia.The middle-order batsman played 85 Tests, 90 one-day internationals and 20 Twenty20 matches, but fell...
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Ancelotti turns to youth as Brazil begin post-World Cup rebuild
RIO DE JANEIRO, July 30 (AP): Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti is still recovering from his team's round-of-16 loss to Norway in the World Cup.But as the 67-year-old Italian turns to the next four years on the job, he pledges to closely watch youth division players and the country's squad at...
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