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Mirpur to host 32-team Under-18 cricket showdown
Mirpur’s City Club is set to host the second edition of the City Club Academy Cup Under-18 Cricket Tournament, with 32 teams competing for the title as organisers seek to provide a platform for emerging young cricketers.
Pakistan bowled out for 133 despite dropping seven players
Pakistan brought about major changes to the side following the second Test, dropping seven cricketers and removing two coaches. Despite four changes in the playing eleven and three debutants, Pakistan could not turn things around against England.
Bangladesh's three stars suffer dramatic decline in ICC rankings
Bangladesh's recent break from international T20 cricket has affected its players' rankings, with Liton Das, Parvez Hossain Emon and Towhid Hridoy all slipping in the ICC's latest T20 rankings, while two young South African batters have made big jumps on the back of outstanding performances in a tri-nation series.
Another Pakistani cricketer punished for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Pakistan opener Gul Feroza has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and handed one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women’s T20 Asia Cup match against Hong Kong.
Romero named Argentina’s new captain
Cristian “Cuti” Romero has been named Argentina’s new captain, taking over the armband from Lionel Messi as the world champions begin a new era under coach Lionel Scaloni.
Fernandez calls Haaland a ‘beast’ after Porto masterclass
Manchester City midfielder Enzo Fernandez has hailed Erling Haaland as a “beast” after the Norwegian striker scored twice to fire City to victory over Porto in their Champions League opener.
BCB plans February DPL, boosts club funding by Tk 10 lakh
The new season of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) is scheduled to begin on February 17, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) planning to increase financial support for participating clubs.
Bangladesh crush China 6-0 to win U-20 Junior Asia Cup unbeaten
Bangladesh women sealed the Under-20 Junior Asia Cup hockey title in emphatic fashion on Wednesday (September 9), thrashing hosts China 6-0 in Moki to complete an unbeaten campaign.
Yamal sets his sights on Champions League glory
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal made it clear on Tuesday (September 8) that lifting the Champions League trophy is his top priority this season.
Real Madrid down Inter 2-1 as Mbappe matches Raul
Real Madrid began their new UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring to seal a memorable night at the Santiago Bernabeu.