Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 61 runs in first T20I

Dhaka, March 3 (AFP/APP): Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 61 runs in the first Twenty20 international of a two-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday. Liton Das hit 60 off 44 balls to guide Bangladesh to 155-8 before left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed […]

Pakistan, India to clash on Sunday to start Women’s WC

CHRISTCHURCH – March 2 (ONLINE) Women’s Cricket World Cup begins in New Zealand on Friday, with organisers keen to capitalise on growing interest in the women’s game after overcoming a string of pandemic-related hurdles. The eight-nation tournament was originally scheduled for early 2021 but had […]

Pele discharged after urinary infection: hospital

Sao Paulo, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Brazilian football great Pele has been discharged from a Sao Paulo hospital following two weeks of treatment for a tumor and a urinary tract infection, the medical institution said Monday. The 81-year-old ex-player known as “O Rei” (The King), was […]

Leeds name former Leipzig boss Marsch as new manager

London, Feb 28 (AFP/APP): Premier League strugglers Leeds named American Jesse Marsch as their new manager on Monday, a day after sacking Marcelo Bielsa. The 48-year-old former RB Leipzig boss arrives with Leeds sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The club said Marsch […]

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