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BCB bends the rules
Much to the disappointment of cricket lovers, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) executive committee is on the verge of breaching its constitution for the second time.
 
ICC warning for India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has warned India against withdrawing from the Champions Trophy one-day tournament and altering agreed tour programmes.
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Australian Open
An American day
With Andy Roddick's personal cheering section leading the way, it was a red, white and blue day at the Australian Open.
 
Bangladesh go 17 places up in FIFA ranking
Bangladesh have leaped 17 places up in the FIFA World Ranking after their performance in the SAFF Championship and qualification for the Asian Cup qualifiers.
 
Surprising BTTF councillors' list
The constitution of the Bangladesh Table Tennis Federation (BTTF) was allegedly violated as its elected general secretary and a vice-president were not included in the draft councillors' list given by
 
34 picked for pace bowling camp
The National Pace Academy (NPA) will conduct training camps for the country's pace bowlers twice a week from next Monday at the Mirpur indoor facilities under the auspices of the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
 
Zia, Niaz share points in Delhi
Bangladeshi Grand Masters Niaz Murshed and Ziaur Rahman drew their fifth round boards in the 4th Parsvnath International Open Chess tournament in New Delhi yesterday.
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Blatter calls for bigger African share at WC
FIFA president Sepp Blatter called on Wednesday for African countries to be given a bigger presence at future World Cup finals.
 
No more a Sachin clone
India opener Virender Sehwag was Wednesday hailed as a batting genius on a par with Sachin Tendulkar after mauling the Pakistan attack in the first Test here.
 
Owen happy at Newcastle
Michael Owen insists he is happy at Newcastle United as he continues his recovery from the fractured metatarsal he suffered in December.
 
Lee to bow down to umps
Fast bowler Brett Lee believes Australian cricketers don't make frivolous appeals, but joined colleague Glenn McGrath here Wednesday in conceding they had to be more careful with the way they treatedumpires.
 
Asia confident of winning WC bid
Notwithstanding Australia entering the World Cup fray, the Asian countries are confident of winning the bid to stage the sporting extravaganza in 2011.
 
Cricket to see more of India and England
English cricket bosses have reached an agreement, in principle, to play India at home and away every four years.
 
Cantona slams MU
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has rounded on the current team for its lack of attractive football.
 
Chanderpaul stays skipper
Shivnarine Chanderpaul has been recommended by the West Indies selectors to be retained as captain and Ramnaresh Sarwan his deputy for the tour of New Zealand from February 16 to March 29, convenor Joey
 
Kallis has to go home
All-rounder Jacques Kallis has been ruled out of the remainder of South Africa's tour of Australia because of problems with his injured elbow.
 
Zim to name new skipper
Batsman Hamilton Masakadza and all-rounder Andy Blignaut are the leading candidates to take over from Tatenda Taibu as Zimbabwe captain.
 
USA's WC tickets sold out
The U.S. Soccer Federation sold out its allocation of tickets for the Americans' first-round games at the World Cup during its presale.
 
Italy to host Germany for friendly
Italy will play a friendly World Cup warm-up match against Germany at the Colline Fiesole stadium in Florence, the Italian football federation said on Wednesday.
 

 
   
 
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