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A lesson never learned
The debate was over at the P Sara press box whether Sri Lanka could have wrapped up the match inside two days.
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Faruque down but not out
As Bangladesh stared at yet another huge defeat in the tour of Sri Lanka at stumps on second day of the second Test yesterday, the Tigers' vulnerable batting took centrestage of all criticisms.
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Chanderpaul slams 116
Shivnarine Chanderpaul moved up the order in style with an unbeaten century against England in the second one-day international at Edgbaston here Wednesday.
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The big question
Who are more fickle-minded, the Bangladeshi players or selectors? The question has been raised after the dismal batting performance of the Tigers in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka.
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NZC finalise BD tour dates
New Zealand will host five Tests and ten limited-overs matches when Bangladesh and England tour in 2007-08.
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Russel host Arambagh today
As the B. League gets into a crucial stage, Sheikh Russel will make a bid to return to winning ways after two successive draws when the title aspirants meet Arambagh at the Bangabandhu National Stadium today at the start of the 18th week.
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SLC change imminent
The interim committee running Sri Lankan cricket is likely to see a shake-up, the country's sports minister said on Wednesday.
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Dhaka set final clash with Faridpur
Dhaka and Faridpur will clash in today's final of the 27th National Hockey Championship after the two sides failed to break the deadlock in the last super league match yesterday.
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WADA blasts ICC
The World-Anti Doping Agency Wednesday criticised cricket's governing body and Pakistani authorities for their handling of the Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif steroids case.
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Maddy eyes T20 place
Warwickshire skipper Darren Maddy has set his sights on a place in England's Twenty20 World Cup squad.
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A fighter to the core
We were young and impressionable in 1971. Field Marshal Manekshaw and Jagjit Singh Aurora became heroes but there were three others that became unforgettable.
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Shedding the rust
"I want to share this award with Yuvraj Singh," said a beaming Sachin Tendulkar after he was named the Man of the Series in the Future Cup, India's three-match series against South Africa at Belfast.
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The Championship Wimbledon
Roddick getting hotter
Andy Roddick overturned a 5-0 deficit in a third set tiebreak to beat France's Paul-Henri Mathieu and the weather on another rain-hit day at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
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The Championship Wimbledon
Venus vanquishes Sharapova
Venus Williams stayed on course for a fourth Wimbledon crown when she breathtakingly demolished Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-3 in a brutal fourth round triumph on Wednesday.
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Torres now Liverpool's
Spanish striker Fernando Torres on Wednesday finalised his transfer to Liverpool from Atletico Madrid.
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Eto'o for wiping out racism
Barcelona's Cameroon stiker Samuel Eto'o has continued his campaign to eradicate racism in football by asking fans to make their opinions known in an internet survey.
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Lankan duo for Ind-Eng
Sri Lanka's Ranjan Madugalle and Roshan Mahanama have been appointed match referees for the upcoming Test and ODI cricket series between India and England this month.
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ECB extends Donald deal
Allan Donald has had his role as England's bowling advisor extended until the end of the inaugural World Twenty20 in his native South Africa in September, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced
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ECB aware of violence
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has said it is determined to stamp out unruly behaviour from supporters following several incidents at domestic Twenty20 matches this season.
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Nimbus to distribute on its own
Private sports broadcaster Nimbus, which holds telecast rights of cricket matches featuring India till 2010, on Wednesday said it would launch an independent bouquet for distributing content to cableand
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India remain buoyant
Buoyed by their Future Cup series victory against the formidable South Africans, the Indian cricket team arrived here from Glasgow to commence the testing tour of England that starts with a warm-up match
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China win game of three halves
China completed their Asian Cup warm-up with an uninspiring 1-0 win over Australian champions Melbourne Victory in bizarre conditions here on Wednesday.
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Mahdavikia Iran's 'magic carpet'
Bull-chested Bundesliga winger Mehdi Mahdavikia can lay strong claim to being Iran's greatest ever player if he helps bring home the Asian Cup this year.
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Eriksson in City for talks
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson took a step closer to taking over as Manchester City manager after arriving in the city for talks with the club.
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Ailton set for Germany return
Brazilian striker Ailton, one of the most prolific scorers in Bundesliga history, is set for a return to Germany with newly promoted Hansa Rostock, Bild newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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Crespo scare for Argentina
Argentina forward Hernan Crespo is likely to miss the rest of the Copa America after pulling a muscle in his right leg during a 4-2 win over Colombia.
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Lyon dismiss rumours
French champions Lyon scoffed at suggestions Tuesday that Czech striker Milan Baros will be heading for the exit door.
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Santana signs for Atletico
Brazilian attacking midfielder Cleber Santana has joined Atletico Madrid from Santos, the Spanish team said Tuesday.
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Mavuba set to join Villarreal
Bordeaux's France midfielder Rio Mavuba has agreed a five-year deal to join Villarreal, the Spanish club said Tuesday.
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