Vol. 5 Num 249 Sat. February 05, 2005    
 
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Russel inspires BD A
The Bangladesh A team took a 2-0 lead in the four-match series against the United Arab Emirates with a 64-run victory at the Sharjah Stadium on Thursday.
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VB Series
Advantage Australia
Australia drew first blood in the opening tri-series final with Paki-stan on Friday after they recovered from a shaky start to win by 18 runs.
 
Sunny for radical ODI rules
A radical set of rules to revamp the one-day game will be considered by the International Cricket Council, which began a meeting in Melbourne yesterday.
 
Gilchrist backs poor Hayden
Australian vice-captain and one-day opener Adam Gilchrist threw his support behind deposed colleague Matthew Hayden following his team's 18-run win over Pakistan in the first tri-series final in Melbourne
 
Lara unhappy over non-selection role
Brian Lara has said that he was upset about not being part of the selection panel that picked the 14-member squad for the VB Series.
 
Kenyan accounts frozen
The Kenyan government on Friday froze bank accounts of trouble-ridden Kenya Cricket Association (KCA), effectively grounding all its activities amid a row over the management of the sport, officials said.
 
Premiership's best
Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson claimed their 4-2 victory at Arsenal earlier this week was one of the best ever matches in the history of the Premiership.
 
Sharapova races into semis
Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova and world number one Lindsay Davenport have both powered into the Pan Pacific Open semifinals in resounding fashion.
 
Preview: Primera Liga
Atletico in Lion's den
Spain's runaway league leaders Barcelona have not been beaten in their Nou Camp stadium for more than a year and even Sunday's rivals Atletico Madrid admit they would be happy to settle for a point there.
 
Preview: Premiership
United can only hope
It is indicative of how radically Chelsea have transformed the English football landscape this season that Manchester United have been reduced to relying on a favour from Manchester City.
 
Preview: Serie A
Milan's Lazio test
Second-placed AC Milan host Lazio on Sunday looking to make further ground on leaders Juventus and keep alive their dream of retaining the Serie A title.
 
Dyson to prepare Lankans for NZ tour
John Dyson will be back on March 1 to continue his role as the coach of the Sri Lankan team before their Test tour to New Zealand in April.
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Parag takes solo lead
Mehdi Hasan Parag took a solo lead in the BASIC Bank 26th National Junior (Under-20 years) Chess Championship points table after five rounds when the defending champion defeated Mostafa at the BCF hall-room
 
Gazi Tank collect full points
Gazi Tank were handed victory by virtue of better run-rate after their First Division Cricket League match against Partex SC ended in a tie at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.
 
'Twenty20 is rubbish'
West Indies great Michael Holding has branded Twenty20 cricket "rubbish" as its international future is debated.
 
Becks wants to end here
England captain David Beckham has no intention of returning to the English Premiership and aims to finish his career at Real Madrid.
 
Zidane to end in 2007
French soccer star Zinedine Zidane plans to hang up his boots when his current deal with Real Madrid runs out in 2007 when he will be 35.
 
Gaibandha cricket
Ghagot Krira Chakra crushed Nabarun Krira Chakra by 121 runs in First Division Cricket League at Gaibandha Stadium yesterday.
 
Van Basten drops Davids
Holland coach Marco Van Basten has overlooked Inter Milan midfielder Edgar Davids for next Wednesday's friendly international against England at Villa Park.
 
Moody denies S Africa approach
Tom Moody, Worcestershire's director of cricket, has dismissed rumours linking him with South Africa's coaching position.
 
Square Golf held
The Sixth Square Golf Tournament, one of country's leading tournaments, concluded at the lush green course of the Kurmitola Golf Club yesterday.
Around 400 golfers took part in the two-day event.

 
Blues fancy Cole
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has fuelled speculation about a summer bid for Arsenal's Ashley Cole days after newspaper reports the Premier League leaders had made an illegal approach for the left-back.
 

 
   
 
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