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Tigers getting accustomed to Twenty20: Razzak
National cricketers are getting to know more about Twenty20 cricket as they are playing it a lot more in recent times, said experienced left-arm spinner Abdur Razzak on Saturday. Bangladesh have played six T20 Internationals... Full storyAll GMs to feature together in Istanbul
For the first time in the country’s chess history, Bangladesh will avail service from all its Grand Masters when they leave for Istanbul to participate in the 40th Chess Olympiad on Monday. Full storyAshwin puts India on top
Youths can’t become seniors overnight
Bangladesh should not rush the Under-19 players into the national side without giving them enough time to be matured as a cricketer by playing domestic competitions, said former cricketers and analysts. Full storyU-19 duo reported for suspect action
Left-arm spinner Naeem Jr and off-spinner Al Amin of Bangladesh Under-19 team have been reported for having a suspect bowling action, said officials on Saturday. The duo are expected to undergo some tests... Full storyGood time to be playing Australia, says Whatmore
Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore believes his side will have the edge over Australia in the One-Day International and Twenty20 series in the United Arab Emirates as they are more familiar with conditions and the... Full storyArmstrong plots strategy after loss of titles
Cyclist Lance Armstrong plotted his career strategy Saturday after the US anti-doping agency banned him from the sport for life and stripped him of the record seven Tour de France titles. Full storyBell shines briefly in rain-ruined opener
England’s Ian Bell shone before rain washed out the first one-day international against South Africa at Cardiff on Friday. Only 5.3 overs were bowled, after an initial delay of several hours, following... Full story‘Blade Runner’ Pistorius out to defend titles
South Africa’s Oscar Pistorius, the first double amputee to compete at an Olympics when he ran in the 400m and 4x400m relay in London, now has his sights on defending three Paralympic titles. Full storyMohammad Akram new Pak bowling coach
Pakistan appointed former paceman Mohammad Akram as their bowling coach on Friday on a one-year contract as they seek to build on a solid run in international cricket. The 37-year-old replaces another former... Full storyFootballers report for mid-season training
Almost all the players of the four age-level teams, formed by Bangladesh Football Federation, reported for their mid-season training camp on Saturday. The camp is held keeping in mind the different international... Full storySchumacher second man into 300 club
Michael Schumacher said he is hoping to celebrate his 300th Grand Prix in style next weekend with a strong performance for Mercedes at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite some strong drives this season, including... Full story‘Munich triumph saved Blues veterans’
Chelsea’s England midfielder Frank Lampard says winning the Champions League success meant several veterans - himself included - avoided having time called on their Stamford Bridge careers. Full storyMertesacker ready for Stoke battle
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is bracing himself for his first taste of the ferocious assault that awaits the Gunners whenever they face Stoke at the Britannia Stadium. Mertesacker missed Arsenal’s trip to Stoke... Full storySuarez ready for fresh Anfield start
Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez says he has drawn a line under last season’s controversies and is targeting a fresh start this term. Suarez was in hot water following his racial abuse case with Manchester... Full storyHodgson fears WC chaos in Brazil
England manager Roy Hodgson has warned that teams competing at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil face ‘enormous logistical problems’ that threaten to overshadow the tournament. Full storyCassano in swipe at Galliani
Self-confessed ‘free spirit’ Antonio Cassano gave a typically eventful first news conference as an Inter Milan player on Saturday, launching an attack on AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani. Full storyChelsea sign Azpilicueta and Moses
European champions Chelsea completed a double transfer swoop for Olympique Marseille defender Cesar Azpilicueta and Wigan Athletic winger Victor Moses on Friday. No fees were disclosed by the Londoners... Full storyLiverpool take Real’s Sahin on loan
Liverpool said Saturday they have reached agreement with Real Madrid to take the Spanish outfit’s playmaker Nuri Sahin to Anfield on a season-long loan. Arsenal had also been tracking the Turkey international. Full storySunderland snap up Johnson
Sunderland signed England winger Adam Johnson from champions Manchester City for an undisclosed fee on Friday. Johnson agreed a four-year contract with the Black Cats and became manager... Full storyHodgson plans to pick Terry for qualifiers
England manager Roy Hodgson confirmed on Friday that he plans to pick John Terry for his team’s World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine even though the Chelsea defender faces disciplinary action for racial abuse. Full storyArgentina move to prevent transfer tax evasion
The Argentine government suspended 146 soccer agents on Friday in an investigation into tax evasion in player transfers involving clubs abroad. The tax authority AFIP has been looking into what it calls irregular... Full storyGoetze happy to be back
Midfielder Mario Goetze admitted he was delighted to score Borussia Dortmund’s winning goal in their 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen on Friday as the 50th season of the Bundesliga kicked off. Full storyDortmund down Bremen to open 50th season
Mancini ponders Balotelli recall
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has warned Mario Balotelli it is time to grow up as he considers handing the controversial striker a recall when the champions face Liverpool today. Full storyThiago enjoys reunion with Ancelotti
