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Kasun Rajitha steps in as concussion substitute for Vishwa Fernando

Medium fast bowler Kasun Rajitha has replaced Vishwa Fernando as a concussion substitute in the ongoing Chattogram Test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.''Rajitha replaced Fernando as he is taken to hospital for an MRI,'' an official attached with the Sri Lankan team confirmed to Cri...

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I will be happy if Umran breaks my record: Shoaib

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar said that he wants Umran Malik to break his record of bowling the fastest delivery (161.3 kmph), adding that Umran needs to stay away from injuries.Shoaib was impressed by Umran as the youngster clocked speeds in excess of 150kmph on a consistent basis and once, c...

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Spurs keep top 4 hopes alive

Harry Kane's penalty saw off a stubborn Burnley side as Tottenham moved above Arsenal into fourth place on Sunday and kept the Clarets' survival hopes in the balance.On a tense afternoon in north London with so much at stake at both ends of the table, Kane's spot-kick in first-half stopp...

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It’s hard for me to play when Shakib plays: Taijul

Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam is at peace with destiny. The seasoned campaigner now looks to have a chance to feature in the opening Test against Sri Lanka, courtesy Shakib al Hasan’s positive Covid test result that ruled him out of the series opener.The manner in which Taijul&rsquo...

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Sri Lanka clashes kill many

Sri Lanka gave emergency powers on May 10 to its military and police to detain people without warrants, after a day of clashes that killed eight people and injured more than 200, in violence that prompted Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa to resign.As the Indian Ocean nation battles its worst economi...

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Sri Lanka aim for positive result in Bangladesh

Naveed Nawaz, Sri Lanka’s incumbent assistant coach, feels that a positive result in Bangladesh will bring smiles back on the faces of the fans back home as the country struggles with political and economic turmoil. He stressed the team’s preparation for the two Tests hasn't been ham...

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First day’s play washed out

Persistent rain forced early stumps on the first day of the two-dayer practice match between BCB (XI) and Sri Lanka at the BKSP-3 Ground on Tuesday.Only 8.3 overs were played as Sri Lanka managed to score 14-1, batter Oshada Fernando and Kusal Mendis were unbeaten on 7 and 5 runs respectively.  ...

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Rizwan was injected with ‘prohibited substance’ during T20 WC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) doctor Najeebullah Soomro revealed that wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan was injected with a prohibited substance during last year’s T20 World Cup.Rizwan was suffering from a severe chest infection during the tournament and was admitted in the ICU before t...

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‘Test players don’t have mindset to play longer’

Mominul Haque led Test team went to Chittagong on Sunday afternoon, after a week-long camp there, the Tigers will lock horns in the first Test against Sri Lanka on May 15. Before that, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hasan Papon had a meeting with the national team coaches.The coachi...

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BCB set to do away with strict bio-bubble for the Test series

The strict bio-bubbles have made lives complicated for cricketers ever since the deadly COVID-19 made an impact in early 2020. All the teams have been following strict protocols during these testing times while many players have also complained about how taxing it can be. In fact, there have been ma...

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Silverwood focused on ‘intent to score’

Sri Lanka's newly-appointed head coach Chris Silverwood has set his focus on batting and scoring runs in a "free" and "brave" manner, he said in his first press conference after taking up the role. "I have spent the last couple of weeks just digging through stats, l...

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Stokes keen for Anderson, Broad to make Test return

England captain Ben Stokes said that the pace-bowling duo James Anderson and Stuart Broad will make a return to the Test squad for the three-match series against New Zealand.Stokes said he wants to bring a winning culture back to England and that he plans to have Anderson and Broad by his side this ...

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Mosaddek named in Bangladesh squad for first Test

Middle-order batsman Mosaddek Hossain has been included in the squad for the first Test of the home series against Sri Lanka next month.The 26-year-old right-hander last played a Test in May 2019.The Sri Lanka cricket team will arrive in Bangladesh on 08 May for a two-match series which is a part of...

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Todd Boehly favourite to buy Chelsea

Todd Boehly's consortium has been named as Chelsea's preferred bidder, as the complex situation surrounding the club's ownership appears to be coming to an end.Boehly, who partly owns MLB side the LA Dodgers and has shares in NBA franchise the LA Lakers, appears to have seen off his riva...

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Ben Stokes appointed England Test captain

England have appointed Ben Stokes as the new Test captain following Joe Root's resignation earlier this month."I am honoured to be given the chance to lead the England Test team. This is a real privilege, and I'm excited about getting started this summer," Stokes said."I want ...

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Rahi gets in trouble after questioning non-selection

Bangladesh's out-of-favour pace bowler Abu Jayed finds himself in trouble as a Bangladesh Cricket Board official said on Tuesday that he will be summoned for a hearing for raising questions over his exclusion for the two-match home Test series against Sri Lanka. Jayed told Cricbuzz on Monda...

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Irresistible Man City miss golden chance to vanquish Real Madrid

Spain’s champions-elect were made to look like chumps. The all-time kings of Europe reduced to the role of fools. Real Madrid endured a chastening night at the hands of Manchester City, when their very place in history was rocked to the core. Yet they head to the Bernabeu next week with everyt...

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Shastri’s advice to Kohli: Pull out of IPL, for all you care

Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri has once again reiterated that Kohli needs to take a break, so that he can come better in the coming days.Kohli has had the worst season since IPL inception where he has just gathered 128 runs in nine matches while averaging 16 so far.“I think a break ...

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Miraz ruled out of first Test against SL

Allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz has been ruled out of the first Test against Sri Lanka after he injured the small finger on his right hand during a Dhaka Premier League game. The selectors haven't yet named a replacement, but Nayeem Hasan, who is the next in line, could be a like-for-like option.M...

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Abdur Razzak to serve short coaching stint at HP Unit

Abdur Razzak, member of Bangladesh's selection panel, will have a short stint with the High Performance Unit as spin consultant during their upcoming camp, scheduled to start from May 14.The experienced left-arm spinner joined the national selection panel on June 27 last year after retiring from...