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NCL on with no batting joy
The opening day of the Mirzapore Tea Fifth National Cricket League (NCL) provided no fireworks when the six participating teams launched their campaign in the lone first-class competition at three different
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A team leaving tonight
The Bangladesh A team will leave Dhaka tonight for the Pakistani city of Karachi on a seven-week tour.
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Even going at Kandy
Sri Lanka slipped twice against spinner Ashley Giles before recovering to reach a competitive 277-7 at stumps on the opening day of the second cricket Test against England here on Wednesday.
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Bucknor is not bothered at all
Test cricket's most experienced umpire Steve Bucknor says criticism of his officiating does not worry him and he is comfortable with his form in the current Australia-India series in Australia.
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Playing India his priority
The new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Wednesday he would try to cement relations with rivals India and persuade foreign teams to tour the country on the terms of the local board.
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Aftab joining camp today
Young right-handed batsman Aftab Ahmed is expected to join the Bangladesh under-19 team's training camp at the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan (BKSP) today after remaining absent for 25 days.
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WC School Cricket
Kalindi High in semis
A superb all-round performance from Milan propelled Kalindi High School of Keraniganj to the semifinal of the World Cup School Cricket Tournament.
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Biman maintain the lead
Bangladesh Biman maintained their solo lead in the First Division Chess League with a 3.5-.5 win over Mahakhali Prodeep Sangha in the third round at the NSC chess room yesterday.
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Aussies to have safety checked
Australia will tour Zimbabwe as scheduled in May subject to a safety and security inspection early next year, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Wednesday.
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Curator's verdict
Adelaide Oval curator Les Burdett said on Wednesday he has produced one of the best pitches of his 35-year career for Friday's second Test between Australia and India.
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Inzy exudes confidence
Pakistan captain Inzamamul Haq on Wednesday expressed confidence that his team would maintain its winning streak in the upcoming tour of New Zealand.
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Flemo not yet fit
The prospects of New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming being fit for the first Test against Pakistan were clouded Wednesday, as the selectors looked to shore up the injury-hit side.
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Emirates sponsors website for WC preliminary draw
Dubai-based Emirates Airline has reinforced its commitment to its four-year involvement in the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, by becoming title sponsor of the website for the preliminary draw for the
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BAF athletics
BAF Base Zahurul Haque retained the inter-base Athletics Cham-pionship title of the Bangladesh Air Force as they finished with 11 gold, nine silver and eight bronze medals at the Kurmitola Athletics ground
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Hosts better bowling
Australia are expected to beef up their new-ball attack with the inclusion of tearaway Brad Williams for Friday's second cricket Test against India after being surprised by the ease with which the tourists
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Onus on the WI rookies
Injury-ridden West Indies may be forced to gamble on greenhorn fast bowlers Fidel Edwards and Ravi Rampaul in their first Test against South Africa starting at the Wanderers Stadium here Friday.
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UEFA Champs League
Celta through, Ajax out
Spanish side Celta Vigo made the last 16 of the Champions League at the first attempt on Tuesday but their 2-1 defeat of AC Milan was overshadowed by the Italian champions fielding a second-string side
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Perugia target German starlet
Luciano Gaucci, the outspoken president of Italian first division side Perugia, said Tuesday he is close to signing a female footballer to play alongside the men in Serie A.
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FIFA World Youth Championship Emirates 2003
Dudu carries Brazil
A golden goal from Dudu earned Brazil a 2-1 win over Slovakia on Tuesday and a quarter-final meeting with Japan in the world under-20 championships.
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