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BCB hell-bent on Pakistani players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to give up hopes of Pakistani players playing in the forthcoming Bangladesh Premier League despite time running out fast for their arrival. ‘Since we did not get anything official... Full story

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Sakib says he too suffered in receiving BPL payment

Former Bangladesh skipper Sakib al Hasan admitted that he was among the local players who became victims of not getting fully paid from their Bangladesh Premier League franchises and had asked for a better paper work from the organisers this term. Full story

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Hooper, Greatbatch run for Tigers’ coaching job

Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper and New Zealand opener Mark Greatbatch are among the candidates willing take up the job of Bangladesh cricket team’s head coach, officials said on Monday. Full story

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India aim to bounce back

Still smarting from their narrow nine-run defeat in the opening ODI, a struggling India will have to work on their bowling frailties and inconsistent batting as they take on England in the second one-dayer today... Full story

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BOA moves to host Bangladesh Games

The Bangladesh Olympic Association has moved on to host the Bangladesh Games for the first time in 10 years after a new committee recently took over the charge of the body. Current Bangladesh ambassador... Full story

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Four rookies on BCB payroll

The Bangladesh Cricket Board on Monday included four rookies in its new annual payroll after their impressive performance in the recent home series against West Indies, said the officials. Full story

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BFF wants Kruif for AFC qualifiers

The Bangladesh Football Federation said they are willing pay Dutch coach Lodowijk de Kruif one month’s salary as well as bonus money if he comes for three weeks for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers in March. Full story

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Ruthless South Africa show supremacy

South Africa’s ruthless demolition of New Zealand showed why they are ranked the number one team in Test cricket, both captains agreed after the hosts completed an innings win in the second and final Test at St George’s Park on Monday. Full story

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Clarke returns to steady Australia

Skipper Michael Clarke returned Monday to the one-day squad to lead Australia after a thrashing by Sri Lanka and an ear-bashing over selection policy from former stars. Quick bowlers Mitchell Johnson and Mitchell... Full story

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‘Pakistan ready for SA challenege’

Twenty20 captain Mohammed Hafeez was confident Monday that Pakistan’s lack of Test cricket will not be a problem when the team meet world number one South Africa next month. Full story

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Stan-Chart School Chess kicks off Feb 5

The 13th Standard Chartered School Chess Tournament, sponsored by Standard Chartered Bank, Bangladesh and organised by Bangladesh Chess Federation will start from 5th February. Full story

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Top stars hit pay dirt in India

Field hockey players are set for a financial windfall when they take part in a new tournament from Monday that is inspired by cricket’s popular Twenty20 leagues. The Hockey India League, sanctioned by the sport’s world... Full story

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Federer reveals how he yearned for Aussie move

Tennis great Roger Federer has described how he almost moved to Australia as a child and broke down in tears when the shift from Switzerland failed to happen. The 17-time Grand Slam winner was 13 at... Full story

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Lazio close gap as plucky Parma hold Juve

A 2-0 home win over Atalanta boosted Lazio’s Serie A title ambitions after champions and leaders Juventus were held to a 1-1 draw away to Parma on Sunday. Lazio began the second half of the season trailing Juve by... Full story

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Football the best therapy for Vilanova

When Barcelona promoted the little known Tito Vilanova to replace Pep Guardiola, the most successful coach in the club’s history, few expected him to be breaking his predecessor’s records six months down the line. Full story

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Ronaldo wants to see out contract at Real

Cristiano Ronaldo says he wants to stay with Real Madrid until the end of his contract with the club. The 27-year-old Portuguese striker’s contract with Real runs out in June 2015 but Spanish media have reported that he is unhappy at the club and... Full story

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Russia targets lavish Zenit spending

A top Russian football executive accused the natural gas giant Gazprom of tilting championships in Zenit Saint Petersburg’s favour by lavishing extraordinary sums on President Vladimir Putin’s home club. Full story

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Sahin’s return gives Dortmund options

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has explained why he is happy to have Turkey midfielder Nuri Sahin return on loan to the German champions after spells with Real Madrid and Liverpool. Full story

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Arsenal face Swansea test

Arsenal’s already tricky third round FA Cup replay at home to Swansea on Wednesday has been made tougher still given they are set to be without both Mikel Arteta and Laurent Koscielny. Full story

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Messi keeps Barca 11 points clear

Barcelona set a new record for the best-ever start to a La Liga season on Sunday when a 3-1 win at Malaga allowed them to remain 11 points clear of Atletico Madrid and 18 in front of Real Madrid. Ballon d’Or winner Messi scored for a ninth successive... Full story

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City sink 10-man Arsenal to keep title race alive

Manchester City kept the title race alive as the champions won 2-0 at 10-man Arsenal to secure their first away league success over the Gunners for nearly 38 years. Roberto Mancini’s side knew anything less than a victory at the Emirates Stadium... Full story

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Imperious Djokovic sets off on historic bid

Novak Djokovic moved into the Australian Open’s second round with ominous ease Monday as he goes in search of a historic title hat-trick at the season’s opening Grand Slam. The world number one headlined a bright and windy first day at Melbourne Park... Full story

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SOCCERLINE

City to appeal Kompany red card Premier League champions Manchester City confirmed Monday they would appeal against the red card handed out to captain Vincent Kompany in their 2-0 win away to... Full story

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