Bangladesh’s Shakib asks to skip New Zealand Tests

Dhaka-December 05(Online): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has sought to withdraw his name from the squad for next month’s Test series in New Zealand, selectors said Sunday. Bangladesh, who will play two Tests against New Zealand in January, earlier included Shakib’s name in the squad […]

Russia’s Ovechkin reaches 750-goal milestone

Los Angeles, Dec 5 (AFP/APP):Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down well into his 30s as the Russian all-star notched his 750th National Hockey League career goal to power the Washington Capitals to a 3-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 36-year-old […]

Messi worthy of seventh Ballon d’Or victory, says Xavi

Barcelona – December 4 (Online): Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said former team mate Lionel Messi deserved his Ballon d’Or win, describing the Argentine’s record-extending seventh victory as “total justice”. Paris St Germain forward Messi, 34, beat Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski and Chelsea’s Jorginho to […]

New Zealand’s Ajaz makes history against India

Mumbai – December 4 (Online): New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler to pick up all 10 wickets in an innings in international cricket, achieving the feat against India in the second test at the Wankhede Stadium. The 33-year-old joined England off-spinner […]

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