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BCB drops dubious bylaws

After a long dilly-dally the Bangladesh Cricket Board dropped the controversial point system in the Bangladesh Cricket League and reinstated the bylaws that was provided to the franchises initially. Full story

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Tamim continues to shine in NZ

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal continued to shine in HRV Cup Twenty20 tournament in New Zealand when he hammered 74 off 47 balls to steer Wellington Firebirds to a massive 57-run win over Canterbury... Full story

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India deny Pakistan clean sweep

A disciplined Indian attack on Sunday defended a modest 167 at Feroz Shah Kotla to win a thrilling third ODI by 10 runs, denying Pakistan a clean sweep, reports TNN. Lanky pacer Ishant Sharma finished with 3/36 to bundle out Pakistan to 157. Pakistan won the series 2-1. Despite bowling India out for mere 167, Pakistan failed to assert... Full story

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Aussies give Hussey a perfect farewell

Mike Hussey bowed out of Test cricket with a win when he guided Australia to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka Sunday, giving the home side a clean sweep of the three-match series. Left-hander Hussey, playing in his 79th and final Test after announcing his international retirement, got his team over the line after the loss of five... Full story

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Damaged seats a worry in Khulna

Sheikh Abu Nasser Stadium in Khulna is in danger of accommodating fewer crowds in the upcoming second edition of Bangladesh Premier League as thousands of seats still remain damaged. Full story

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Murray beats Dimitrov to win Brisbane title

Scotland’s Andy Murray called on all his experience to defeat rising Bulgarian star Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (7/0), 6-4 and retain his Brisbane International title on Sunday. In a high-class final, Murray came from 4-1 down... Full story

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Ground crisis hamper rugby in Bangladesh

Rugby, the global game that gained huge popularity among the sports lovers in Bangladesh in a short time, facing ground crisis in organizing competitions. Rugby Federation General Secretary Mousum Ali in... Full story

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Hussey relieved pressure is over

Mike Hussey says he is relieved his Test career is over after a fairytale finish, steering Australia to a clean-sweep series victory over Sri Lanka in Sydney on Sunday. The 37-year-old left-hander was at the... Full story

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Gasquet beats Davydenko to win Qatar title

Richard Gasquet, the world number 10, raised hopes of a climb towards the top five during 2013 with a gutsy fightback which carried him from the brink of defeat to the Qatar Open title on Saturday. Full story

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Steyn vows to keep wreaking havoc

Dale Steyn said joining the 300 Test wickets club did not mean the end of his ambitions as a fast bowler. Speaking after South Africa’s crushing win by an innings and 27 runs over New Zealand, achieved in three days at... Full story

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Hopman heartbreak for Serbia

Serbian duo Novak Djokovic and Ana Ivanovic suffered another painful dose of Hopman Cup heartache when they were edged out by Spain in the final which finished in the early hours of Sunday. Full story

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Lazio strike late to down Cagliari

Lazio closed the gap on Serie A leaders Juventus to five points Saturday thanks to two late goals in a dramatic 2-1 win over nine-man Cagliari. The Biancocelesti were kept on a level footing by the determined... Full story

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I’m not going back to Boca: Riquelme

Juan Roman Riquelme disappointed Boca Juniors coach Carlos Bianchi and the club’s fans by announcing on Saturday he would not be returning to the top Argentine side. Supporters were excited by the prospect of the former... Full story

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Not prizes that motivate Iniesta

Barcelona midfield star Andres Iniesta said in an interview published Sunday he was not motivated by prizes even as he duels with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the accolade of world’s best player. Full story

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Last-gasp Van Persie keeps MU in FA Cup

Substitute Robin van Persie netted a dramatic injury-time equaliser as Manchester United clung to life in the FA Cup third round by rescuing a 2-2 draw at West Ham United on Saturday. Tom Cleverley had given the visitors a 23rd-minute lead at Upton Park, but Joe Cole, making his first West Ham appearance since his return from... Full story

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Messi targets record fourth Ballon d’Or

Record-breaking Lionel Messi is poised to become the first player to win four successive Ballon d’Or awards today, sealing his status as the greatest player of his generation. The 25-year-old is the overwhelming favourite to see off the challenge of Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta and... Full story

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Deportivo’s new era begins with win

Deportivo La Coruna got the perfect start under new coach Domingos Paciencia with a second-half Luis Pizzi strike giving them a 1-0 win over high-flying Malaga which took them off the bottom of La Liga. Full story

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SOCCERLINE

Lampard joins Dixon on 193 Chelsea goals Frank Lampard became Chelsea’s joint second highest goal-scorer of all time alongside Kerry Dixon when he converted a penalty in a 5-1 victory at Southampton in the third round of the English FA... Full story

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