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Mithu hails Salma’s appointment as ‘revolutionary’

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Media Committee Chairman Iftikhar Rahman Mithu has described the inclusion of Salma Khatun in the women’s team selection panel as a “revolutionary decision,” calling it a landmark moment for...

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My job is just to ensure Fizz is happy and confident: Tait

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Just some random facts. Bangladesh have played 18 T20Is in 2025. Mustafizur Rahman has featured in 10 of them. In those 10, the Tigers have been beaten only once — against Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi in the ongoing Asia Cup....

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Haaland sets new Champions League scoring benchmark

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:   Another goal, another record for Erling Haaland. The Manchester City striker became the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Champions League in a 2-0 win over Napoli on Thursday, reaching the landmark in his 49th...

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Wellalage learns of father's death after Asia Cup match

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga Wellalage, died of a heart attack on Thursday. Dunith was representing Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup 2025 group-stage match against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi when he w...

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Afghanistan decide to bat against Sri Lanka

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk: In the ongoing Asia Cup, Bangladesh has won two of their three group-stage matches. However, their progress to the Super Four now depends on today’s Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka match. This game is crucial for all three team...

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Benfica negotiating with Mourinho to be new coach

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:   Benfica on Thursday confirmed that they were in talks to hire Jose Mourinho as their new coach, a day after the Portuguese boss admitted he was interested in the job. "Negotiations are ongoing to hire the coach Jose...

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PSG cruises, Liverpool wins late yet again, Bayern and Inter also start well

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:   Title holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Liverpool found yet another late winning goal in its stunning start to the season. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk soared...

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England beats Ireland by 4 wickets in 1st T20

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Opener Phil Salt smashed 89 runs as England beat Ireland by four wickets with 14 balls remaining in the first T20 to give Jacob Bethell a winning start to his record-breaking captaincy on Wednesday. Ireland scored 196-3 in its...

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PSG cruises, Liverpool wins late yet again, Bayern and Inter also start well

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:   Title holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Liverpool found yet another late winning goal in its stunning start to the season. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk soared to score...

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Why does sport struggle with equal pay?

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

Bangla Press Desk:  At a glance, women's sport seems to be accelerating towards equal pay at a quicker rate than ever before. A 2021 report by the BBC found that 90% of sports now offer equal prize money at their major championships,  and packed out...

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Kings target season’s first silverware in Challenge Cup showdown

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  The domestic football season is set to kick off with the Challenge Cup, as defending champions Bashundhara Kings face off against league champions Mohammedan Sporting in a high-stakes clash on Friday. Both teams are desp...

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UAE to bat first against Pakistan as match referee apologizes before match

by Banglapress • 2 weeks ago

  Bangla Press Desk:  The United Arab Emirates skipper Muhammad Waseem won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan in their final Group ‘A’ match of the ongoing Asia Cup. The game, originally scheduled earlier, began at 9:30 PM...

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