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grameenphone TEST SERIES
Time to go home
Bangladesh cricketers gave outgoing coach Dav Whatmore a farewell gift before the team dispersed from their temporary residence yesterday at the conclusion of the series against India.
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Mere speculation: Dav
Bangladesh's outgoing coach Dav Whatmore on Monday denied as "mere speculation" reports he had been offered a job with India, saying nothing had been finalised yet.
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Tigers' selection dilemma
The much-talked about home series against India ended on Sunday leaving more questions to answers, especially in Test cricket, ahead of Bangladesh's next assignment in Sri Lanka.
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England closer to win
Ryan Sidebottom inflicted further misery upon West Indies as England moved closer to an innings victory in the second Test at Headingley here on Monday.
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Local coach for SL tour
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will appoint local coaches for the Tigers' Sri Lanka tour in June-July.
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Aslam, Kaiser made NSC ambassadors
The National Sports Council (NSC) yesterday wrested responsibilities on former national footballers Sheikh Mohammed Aslam and Kaiser Hamid to find a united and workable committee for the Bangladesh Football
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Acting ICC boss soon
The International Cricket Council (ICC) will soon appoint an acting president in place of Percy Sonn, who died of complications from a colon operation.
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Afro-asian Cup
Sourav in for Sachin
Sachin Tendulkar has opted out of the Afro-Asian Cup starting on June 6. He will be replaced by Sourav Ganguly in the 14-member squad.
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Local Snippets
Abdullah Al Rakib posted solo lead in the 8th United Insurance and United Leasing Grandmasters Chess Tournament when the local International Master won his second match in a row yesterday.
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More tributes to Sonn
International Cricket Council president Percy Sonn had a vision for cricket becoming a genuine world sport, Cricket Australia said Monday, following the South African's death.
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13 eye the Pak job
Pakistan said Monday it has received 13 applications from as far afield as England and Australia for the job of national cricket coach following the death of Bob Woolmer.
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ECB had to take Donald
England coach Peter Moores said the chance to bring Allan Donald in to advise their fast bowlers was one they had to take after the South Africa great was effectively given a five-week trial.
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Inzaghi gets Italy recall
AC Milan forward Filippo Inzaghi has been recalled to the Italian side after scoring two goals in the Champions League final against Liverpool last week.
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LFP
Sevilla still in the hunt
Sevilla kept their dreams of a first Liga title in 61 years alive on Sunday with a 3-1 win over Real Zaragoza, Luis Baiano and Aleksandr Kerzhakov and Freddy Kanoute on target.
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LFP
Pires transforms Villarreal
Robert Pires missed the first seven months of the season with a knee injury after joining Spanish outfit Villarreal from Arsenal last summer.
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Roland Garros Paris
Henin, Serena sail thru' in rain
Triple champion Justine Henin and Serena Williams, the 2002 winner, reached the French Open second round on Sunday as Roland Garros shivered in rain and biting cold.
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Inzamam hails Sonn's role in Oval dispute
Former Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq Monday praised late International Cricket Council president Percy Sonn for his handling of the Oval Test controversy last year.
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Setback for Flintoff
England allrounder Andrew Flintoff suffered a setback in his recovery from an ankle injury after he was ruled out of Lancashire's one-day match against Leicestershire on Monday.
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Series could be over for Sarwan
West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan has conceded he may miss the remainder of the tour of England after damaging his shoulder in the Headingley Test.
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Metzelder moves to Real
German international defender Christoph Metzelder will leave Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund to join Spanish giants Real Madrid next season, Dortmund coach Thomas Doll revealed on Sunday.
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FIFA's altitude ban
FIFA on Sunday announced a ban on international matches at stadia situated at over 2500m altitude.
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Lyon set to appoint Perrin
French champions Lyon are set to name former Portsmouth coach Alain Perrin as their new manager replacing Gerard Houllier, L'Equipe sports daily reported on Monday.
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Serie A
Reggina's amazing escape
Reggina executed a remarkable escape act on Sunday, their 2-0 win over Champions League winners AC Milan helping them avoid relegation on the final day of the Serie A season.
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Nakamura injured
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura, who helped Celtic complete a Scottish league and cup double, has injured his right foot ahead of Japan's campaign to win a third straight Asian Cup in July.
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Inamoto quits Galatasaray
Japanese midfielder Junichi Inamoto has decided to leave Turkish club Galatasaray and is looking for a new club, preferably in Europe, a press report said Monday.
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I'm staying: Crouch
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has assured towering striker Peter Crouch that he has a future at the club according to the player.
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Giants in Peace Cup
English Premier League clubs Bolton and Reading will join French champions Lyon and Argentine giants River Plate in contesting the Peace Cup in South Korea in July.
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