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Mushfiq for moving on with cricket

Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim urged his players on Thursday to concentrate on performing on the field in the Asia Cup instead of thinking about the off-field activities that has grasped the entire nation. Bangladesh Cricket... Full story

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Misbah wants to start afresh

The recent whitewash by England in a one-day series and a loss in the Twenty20 series are a thing of the past and Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq wants to start afresh at the Asia Cup in Dhaka.In a press conference at a city... Full story

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Tamim returns defying stubborn Kamal

Opener Tamim Iqbal returned to Bangladesh national cricket team on Thursday despite a last-minute attempt by Bangladesh Cricket Board president AHM Mustafa Kamal to block his return. Kamal sent a text message to the cricket operations... Full story

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Whatmore begins from where it ended

Five years ago on a hot summer day when Dav Whatmore left Dhaka, his eyes were firmly placed on the Indian job, but India was not even ready to put his name on a shortlist, forcing Whatmore to shift his eyes on Pakistan. But Pakistan too preferred Geoff Lawson ahead... Full story

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Brothers shock Muktis

Brothers Union came from one goal down to beat table-toppers Muktijoddha Sangsad KC 2-1 in the Bangladesh Premier League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Thursday. Brothers’ Nigerian forwards Kingsley Chigozie and Olalekan Joshua... Full story

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Aussies win tri-series

Paceman Clint McKay bowled Australia to a 16-run victory over Sri Lanka to capture the one-day international tri-series in the third final at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday. Man of the match McKay claimed five wickets... Full story

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New Zealand edge ahead

New Zealand ground out a narrow lead over South Africa on the second day of the first Test in Dunedin Thursday, despite a four-wicket haul for Proteas paceman Vernon Philander. With the tourists bowled out for a disappointing... Full story

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Cricketers protest against BCB move

Former cricketers under the umbrella of ‘Cricketers of Bangladesh’ on Thursday warned the Bangladesh Cricket Board of facing dire consequence as they will protest against the constitutional amendment that made them lose their councillorships. Full story

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Dravid to announce retirement today

Indian batting superstar Rahul Dravid, the second-highest run scorer of all time in Tests, is set to announce his retirement from international cricket today, reports say. The Press Trust of India and the Cricinfo website both said... Full story

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Date-Krumm, King advance

Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm and Vania King of the United States won their opening matches at the WTA Tour’s Indian Wells tournament on Wednesday. Date-Krumm breezed past Pauline Parmentier... Full story

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SPORTSLINE

Victoria Sporting Club registered their second victory in the Premier Bank Bangladesh Championship League after beating Beanibazar Sporting Club 2-1 at the Kamalapur Stadium on Thursday. It was, however, Beanibazar who took the lead through their striker... Full story

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Juve remain unbeaten

Juventus maintained their unbeaten run this season but fell behind AC Milan in the Serie A title race following a 1-1 draw at Bologna on Wednesday. The Old Lady of Turin failed to make the most of their game in hand on the champions and now trail Milan by two points with 12 matches left. Full story

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Messi gives new meaning to ‘Hand of God’

Lionel Messi gave a new meaning to the phrase ‘Hand of God’ when he netted a Champions League record five goals in Barcelona’s 7-1 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday. The Argentina forward has always had to endure comparisons... Full story

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Defoe double steers Spurs into quarters

Jermain Defoe scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to book an FA Cup quarter-final spot with a 3-1 fifth round replay win at home to third tier Stevenage at White Hart Lane here on Wednesday. Joel Byrom opened the scoring for the visitors... Full story

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Mancini confirms Van Persie interest

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has confirmed his interest in Arsenal’s Robin Van Persie but believes the prolific Dutch striker will ultimately extend his contract with the Gunners. Van Persie’s contract with Arsenal expires... Full story

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Podolski to join Arsenal

Germany forward Lukas Podolski is to quit Cologne at the end of the season to join Arsenal for 13 million euros, according to reports. The German club, currently 14th in the Bundesliga, made no confirmation of the claims but daily newspaper... Full story

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Wenger charged with ‘improper conduct’

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger was charged with improper conduct by UEFA on Wednesday following his criticism of the match officials after his team’s Champions League exit. Wenger hit out at the referee following the 3-0 win over AC Milan... Full story

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Players share blame for AVB exit: Terry

Chelsea captain John Terry has admitted that his team-mates must accept a share of the blame for the departure of manager Andre Villas-Boas after less than a year in charge. The Portuguese coach became the latest Chelsea manager... Full story

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Magical Messi makes CL history

Lionel Messi became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League tie as Barcelona routed Bayer Leverkusen 7-1 to reach the quarter-finals with a crushing 10-2 aggregate win on Wednesday. Messi bettered his previous record... Full story

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APOEL stun Lyon

APOEL became the first Cypriot side to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday when they beat Lyon 4-3 on penalties after their last-16 tie was level 1-1 on aggregate following extra time. Goalkeeper Dionisis Chiotis was the hero of the night... Full story

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Messi hailed as the best ever!

Lionel Messi’s record five-goal haul in the 7-1 Champions League rout of Bayer Leverkusen prompted Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola to hail the Argentine master as the game’s greatest talent. Guardiola was not alone in his admiration... Full story

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Cyprus hails APOEL ‘miracle’

Cypriot football fans were rubbing their eyes in disbelief on Thursday after APOEL Nicosia defied all expectations to reach the last eight of the Champions League after eliminating Lyon 4-3 on penalties. APOEL became the first Cypriot side to reach... Full story

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SOCCERLINE

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has fined Mario Balotelli one week’s wages after the Italian striker was pictured outside a strip club less than two days before a league game. The 21-year-old accepted the punishment –... Full story

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