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Abahani to play if demands met

Abahani Limited’s cricket committee chairman Nazmul Hasan papon (C) speaks at a press conference on Thursday. —  New Age photo
Defending champions of the Dhaka Premier League Abahani Limited have promised to return to the field but only if their demands are met by the Bangladesh Cricket Board. The club’s cricket committee chairman Nazmul Hasan Papon at a press conference on Thursday said they are ready... Full story

Victoria want BCB to ensure Sakib, Tamim for rematch, if any

Victoria Sporting Club on Thursday said they can play a rematch against Abahani to help end the ongoing stalemate provided the Bangladesh Cricket Board ensures the participation of ... Full story

Aussies win a thriller

Australia drew first blood here on Wednesday beating the West Indies by three wickets in a thrilling finish to the first Test. Ben Hilfenhaus hit the final run of the 192 run target with the light fading... Full story

MSC thrash Arambagh

Mohammedan Sporting Club’s Nigerian striker Basden Wilcox (3rd-R) scores his second goal against Arambagh Krira Sangha during their Bangladesh Premier League match at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday. — New Age photo
Mohammedan Sporting Club rode on a double strike by Basden Wilcox to register a 3-1 win over Arambagh Krira Sangha at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday. Full story

Chennai clinch a humdinger

Chris Gayle (68 off 35 balls) and Virat Kohli (57 off 46 balls) outplayed Chennai Super Kings bowling to post 205/8 on the board in their IPL 5 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, reports TNN. Full story

Bangladesh aims to retain AHF Cup

Bangladesh national hockey team players and officials, who are due to leave for Bangkok on Saturday to take part in the 4th AHF Cup Hockey Championship, pose for a group photo at the BHF office premises on Thursday. — New Age photo
The Bangladesh hockey team will be looking to retain their title when they will leave for Bangkok on April 14 to participate in the 4th AHF Cup Hockey Championship. Bangladesh will face Chinese Taipei and Singapore before taking on hosts Thailand in group A... Full story

SPORTSLINE

Army clinch Inter-service Basketball title Bangladesh Army clinched the title of the Inter-Service Basketball competition beating Bangladesh Navy, who became runners-up, by 73-61 points in the... Full story

IPL viewing figures dip in opening week

Television ratings have nose-dived for the opening games of the much-hyped Indian Premier League this season, according to figures released on Thursday. Television Viewer Ratings were down 18.7 per cent... Full story

England jealous of IPL: Pietersen

Jealousy could be the reason for negative attitudes in England towards the cash-rich Indian Premier League , England batting star Kevin Pietersen has said. Full story

Pollard ruins poor Royals

Kieron Pollard starred with both bat and ball to help Mumbai Indians record a 27-run win over Rajasthan Royals at Wankhede Stadium, reports Sky Sports. The West Indies all-rounder belted 64 from... Full story

Bayern pay the penalty

Borussia Dortmund look set to defend their German league crown after their 1-0 win over title-rivals Bayern Munich on Wednesday put them six points clear at the top with four games left. Full story

Big debts lie behind Spanish glory

Spanish football may be enjoying one of its most successful eras, powered by Barcelona and Real Madrid’s charge through the Champions League, but the glittering success on the pitch hides a darker story. Full story

Anelka named as Shenhua ‘player-coach’

French striker Nicolas Anelka will become a ‘player-coach’ at Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, the club said Thursday while insisting French head coach Jean Tigana remained on board. Full story

Platini slams ‘bandits’

UEFA chief Michel Platini on Thursday accused ‘bandits and crooks’ of hiking hotel prices in Ukraine to sky-high levels for the Euro 2012 football championships, amid growing concerns over the price of... Full story

Messi will win WC one day: Ardiles

World Cup winner Ossie Ardiles says Lionel Messi is better than his former team-mate Diego Maradona even though the Barcelona star has yet to find success with Argentina’s national team. Full story

Robben red-faced by key penalty miss

Bayern Munich’s Arjen Robben has admitted he was embarrassed by his crucial penalty miss in his team’s 1-0 defeat at German league leaders Dortmund which looks to have handed their rivals the title. Full story

Arsenal to reprise Asian tour

English football club Arsenal will return to Asia this summer for matches against local sides in Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong and a clash with Manchester City in Beijing, the club has announced. Full story

Ronaldo hat-trick keeps Real in control

Real Madrid’s star forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) scores his first goal against Atletico Madrid from a free-kick during their La Liga match at the Vicente Calderon stadium on Wednesday. — AFP photo
Cristiano Ronaldo’s seventh hat-trick of the season fired Real Madrid to a 4-1 derby win at Atletico Madrid on Wednesday to restore their four-point cushion over Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga. Full story

Wigan stun United to give City hope

Struggling Wigan breathed life into the Premier League title race with a stunning 1-0 upset of Manchester United on Wednesday as Manchester City romped to a 4-0 win over West Bromwich Albion. Full story

Del Piero sends Juve into top

Alessandro Del Piero rolled back the years with a peach of a goal to hand Juventus a 2-1 win over Lazio on Wednesday and keep the Turin giants top of Serie A. The pressure was on following... Full story

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Wenger hails Robin reliant Arsene Wenger paid tribute to Robin van Persie after the Arsenal striker equalled Ian Wright’s Premier League record for scoring against the most ... Full story


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