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BCB hikes cleaning staff salaries by 50 percent
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has increased the salaries of the cleaning staff working at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur by 50 percent. This decision has been implemented under the initiative of Board President Tamim Iqbal.
Bangladesh women suffer heavy defeat to Australia
The match went as it was supposed to. Bangladesh women could not stand up to Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
Bangladesh lost to Australia by 4 wickets in the first T20I
Bangladesh lost by 4 wickets to Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series. After being all out for 131 runs in the allotted 20 overs, Australia chased down the target of 132 with 4 wickets and 10 balls to spare.
Australia bundle Bangladesh for 131 in T20 series opener
Bangladesh were restricted to 131 all out by Australia in the opening match of the T20 series in Chattogram on Wednesday, as the visitors’ disciplined spin attack dismantled the hosts’ batting line-up.
Bangladesh elect to bat against Australia with Hridoy in lead
Bangladesh have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the T20I series opener in Chattogram.
Messi draws emotional tribute from wife Antonela after historic treble
Lionel Messi’s stunning hat-trick against Algeria, which powered Argentina to a commanding 3–0 victory in their World Cup opener, was followed by an emotional social media message from his wife Antonela Roccuzzo.
Marsh aims for dominance, Liton confident in team's strategy
Australia will naturally be on the back foot before entering the T20 version after losing the ODI series 2-1. However, they want to make a great comeback in twenty-over cricket — that is what captain Mitchell Marsh has made clear. Captain Liton Das also gave a glimpse of what Bangladesh's counter-plan will be to deal with Australia's familiar aggressive form.
Neymar set to welcome a daughter
Amidst a string of injuries and setback news, Neymar Jr. has finally given fans a reason to celebrate. Through a family announcement, the football star revealed that he and his partner are expecting a baby girl, making Neymar a father for the fifth time.
Messi to reach 200-cap milestone in Argentina jersey
Lionel Messi is set to script a rare chapter in football history when he takes the field for Argentina's World Cup group stage match against Algeria in Kansas. It will be his 200th international appearance for the Albiceleste.
Germany surpass Brazil to become top scorers in World Cup history
Four-time world champions Germany have etched their name in World Cup history by surpassing Brazil as the highest-scoring team in the tournament's history. During their emphatic 7-1 victory over tournament debutants Curacao in Houston on Sunday, Germany netted seven goals to take their all-time tally to 239, one more than Brazil's 238 .