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Vol. 5 Num 46 Mon. July 12, 2004  
   
Sports


Cricketers' final Warm-up today


Bangladesh will play their last practice match today before the Asia Cup starts in Colombo on July 16.

The Tigers, who won their first warm-up match by 29 runs, saw their second match washed out.

The opponents will be the same Invitational XI but a stronger squad is expected to take on Dav What-more's men, who have been training in the Lankan capital since June 16.

The warm-up match will be played at the Colts ground.

Bangladesh, who trained yesterday morning, will rest left-arm spinner Manzarul Islam and seamer Tareq Aziz. The remaining 12 players will be allowed to play.

Meanwhile, team manager GM Nawsher left Dhaka to join the squad.

Bangladesh open their campaign against Hong Kong on the opening day and face holders Pakistan the following day.