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Tigers' leather hunt
The way this series has been for Bangladesh, more play has equated to more humiliation. The only difference have been the sufferers sometimes it has been the batsmen and sometimes the bowlers.
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Women ease into semis
Bangladesh made their way to the semifinals of the ACC Women's cricket tournament after another easy victory over Singapore by 10 wickets at the Johor Cricket Academy in Johor yesterday.
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Adeanka brace lifts R'ganj
Adeanka struck twice but was sent off in the dying moments as Rahmatganj beat Chittagong Abahani 2-1 in the B. League at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chittagong yesterday.
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U-19s in deep trouble
Bangladesh Under-19 team were 34 runs short of Sri Lanka U-19s first innings total after being forced to follow on, on the second day of the second three-day match at the Police ground in Colombo yesterday.
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Local Snippets
Seven matches took place on the opening day of Spectra Group inter-district women's Kabaddi competition at the Kabaddi Stadium yesterday.
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Shoaib slates new rule
Pakistan paceman Shoaib Akhtar Friday urged cricket's governing body to reconsider a new bowling rule which allows a free hit in case of a no-ball, saying it is harsh on bowlers.
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Gayle commends Scots
West Indies might have beaten England in the recent one-day series, but an old and unwelcome ghost briefly reappeared on Thursday at Clontarf in Dublin as Scotland ran them desperately close in the third
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An ad man's dream
It says much for the emergence of Mahendra Dhoni that his face is almost as visible on advertising hoardings as Sachin Tendulkar.
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Khan, Powar strike down England A
A fiery spell from Zaheer Khan was complemented by loopy offspin from Ramesh Powar as the Indians clawed their way back against England Lions at Chelmsford.
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'Gunners better without Henry'
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes Arsenal will be a better side next season even though they will be without star striker Thierry Henry.
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Mastering Monty
The England-India Test series comes replete with its many sub-plots and battles within battles but the one that looks most intriguing will be between Monty Panesar and the Indian batsmen.
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Gullit questions youth development
Former Dutch international and Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit called Thursday on top clubs to concentrate on developing their youth academies rather than buying in star players on big money transfers.
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'Freddie the difference'
Sourav Ganguly feels England cricket team was vulnerable against India in the upcoming Test series in the absence of its star all rounder Andrew Flintoff, who makes a "huge difference" to the home side.
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England face Scotland next year
England will face Scotland in a one-day international for the first time in 2008, as part of a deal securing the Scots' participation in county cricket.
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Boateng set for Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur have had a bid accepted for the midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng by Hertha Berlin .
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Murali stands by Whatmore
Muttiah Muralidaran came in support of former coach Dav Whatmore when he rated him 'as a great coach' and said that any country could hire him and test his capabilities.
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Gayle pulls WI thru'
West Indies captain Chris Gayle scored an unbeaten 85 as his side just did enough to beat Scotland in the last over of their quadrangular one-day international here Thursday.
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ZC insists on Taibu return
Sources close to Zimbabwe Cricket have confirmed that former captain Tatenda Taibu is on the verge of signing a new contract with the board.
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Malik eyes Twenty20 crown
Shoaib Malik wants his Pakistan side to go through the Twenty20 World Championship unbeaten and lift the trophy. The inaugural tournament of this kind will take place in South Africa during September.
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AFC Asian Cup 2007
Iraq scalp Australia
Australia were booed off the field with their Asian Cup hopes in tatters after a disastrous 3-1 defeat to Iraq here Friday.
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Barclays English Premier League
Cesc staying put
Cesc Fŕbregas, the Arsenal and Spain midfield player, told Real Madrid late last night that he would not be joining them this summer.
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Beckham in America
Footballer David Beckham and his pop star wife Victoria were met by a welter of fans and photographers at Los Angeles International Airport Thursday, the night before his introduction as a member of the
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Barclays English Premier League
Benitez betting on Babel
As a procurer of young talent, Rafael Benítez's record has been somewhat hit and miss since he took over as Liverpool manager three years ago.
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Arrest warrant for Tevez agent
Brazil have issued a warrant for the arrest of Kia Joorabchian, the agent of Argentine footballer Carlos Tevez, and the former head of club Corinthians, on suspicion of money laundering, judicial sources
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Youngster sorry for jibe
Uzbek youngster Aziz Haydarov has apologised for the cheeky "Iran go home" message he showed to media ahead of their Asian Cup opener, his coach said on Friday.
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Bianchi moves to City
Sven-Goran Eriksson made his first signing as manager of Manchester City on Friday when Reggina striker Rolando Bianchi joined the former England coach at Eastlands.
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Sevilla borrow Boulharouz
Chelsea's Dutch defender Khalid Boulahrouz has been loaned to Spanish outfit Sevilla for a year, the Premiership club confirmed Friday.
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Clijsters ties the knot
Belgian former world number one Kim Clijsters has married American basketball player Brian Lynch in a civil ceremony in her home town here on Friday morning, ahead of the religious ceremony on Saturday.
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Indianapolis struck off F1 menu
The United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis was wiped off the 2008 Formula One schedule after eight years at the historic speedway circuit.
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