Canada dashes Brazil’s World Cup dream

Canada dashes Brazil’s World cup Brazil is known worldwide as a football country. Football is like a religion there. However, the country has recently been dreaming of progress in cricket. The Brazilian women’s cricket team participated in the qualifiers from the Americas with the hope of playing in the World Cup. But Canada dashed that dream. Canada dashes Brazil’s World cup Brazil lost to Canada by a big margin in the Americas match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. Despite making a great start by defeating Argentina in…

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How much does India coach Gambhir earn, and what other benefits does he get?

On July 9 last year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Gautam Gambhir as the head coach. His contract with the board runs until December 2027. Gambhir’s record of achievements as the coach of Rohit-Kohli has both successes and failures. However, India’s victory in the recently concluded Champions Trophy has almost covered Gambhir’s failures. Bringing the country a global title in just eight months of taking charge is no small feat! The 43-year-old Gambhir won the 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups as a player…

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150 years of Test cricket: Australia-England face off with the pink ball

Australia and England will face off in a historic day-night Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in 2027 to mark 150 years of Test cricket. The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently announced this. A statement from Cricket Australia said that the pink-ball Test match will be held from March 11 to 15, 2027. This will be the first time that the Australian men’s team will play a day-night Test at the historic ground. The MCG is an integral part of cricket history. The first Test match between the…

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How an ‘unfit’ Rohit Sharma was the hero of India

India defeated New Zealand to lift the Champions Trophy for the third time. The country had previously won the title jointly with Sri Lanka in 2002 and in 2013. India won by four wickets in reply to New Zealand’s 251 runs. Once again, New Zealand lost in the final of an ICC event. After the 2015 and 2019 ODI World Cups, New Zealand lost in the final of the 2021 T20 World Cup. After losing in the final of the Champions Trophy, this time New Zealand added a loss to…

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‘Messi told me, I will help you become the best in the world’

Desk Report: Early Career and Barcelona Success: Neymar’s meteoric rise, his move to Barcelona, and the initial struggles followed by success alongside Messi.   Messi’s Influence: Messi’s crucial role in supporting and guiding Neymar during his early days at Barcelona.   PSG Move and Messi’s Plea: Neymar’s decision to leave Barcelona despite Messi’s request to stay, highlighting the influence of personal ambitions and financial factors. Relationship with Mbappe: The development of a strained relationship with Mbappe, marked by jealousy and competition, particularly after Messi’s arrival at PSG.   Reflections on…

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Why Tamim didn’t accept the award from the BCB president?

Tamim Skips Award Ceremony Due to BCB President’s Lateness Desk report: Tamim Iqbal, despite leading Fortune Barisal to an 8-wicket victory over Dhaka Capital and being named Man of the Match, skipped the award ceremony. While Tamim and his son were present on stage, the BCB President was reportedly late, causing the cricketer to express his displeasure. Nazmul Hossain Shanto, instead, received the award from the BCB President at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. Tamim later addressed the issue at a press conference, stating that he had no immediate plans…

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Before storming the BPL, Soumya says, “I am back.”

Desk Report: Soumya Sarkar last played competitive cricket on December 17 last year. He will be seen playing cricket again after about a month. His franchise Rangpur Riders confirmed it today in this year’s BPL. They posted a 41-second video of Soumya on their official Facebook page at 3:06 pm today. The video shows him sitting on a sofa in a hotel. The helmet of Rangpur Riders is placed in front of him. A small part of the practice of this left-handed batsman from Bangladesh is shown. There is also…

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Williams hits century after three years

Desk Report:Zimbabwe are set to play their second Test of the year in the last week of 2024. That too on Boxing Day at home. The opening day has been a good one, however. Zimbabwe ended the day with 363 for 4 in the first innings against Afghanistan. Shaun Williams brought a comfortable end to the first day for Zimbabwe, who have been playing Tests since July. The 38-year-old experienced batsman ended the day on 145 not out. Captain Craig Ervine left the field with 56 runs. Zimbabwe won the…

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Under-19 T20 World Cup: Women’s team to retain Sumaiya as captain

Desk Report :A few days ago, Bangladesh became the runner-up in the Under-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup under the leadership of Sumaiya Akhtar. The BCB announced the 15-member T20 World Cup squad today, keeping Sumaiya as the captain. Maharun Nesa and Arvin Tani have been dropped from the Asia Cup team. Sadia Islam and Lucky Khatun have replaced them in the World Cup team. Like the 2024 Under-19 Women’s Asia Cup, the 2025 World Cup will also be held in Malaysia. The 16-team tournament starts on January 18 next year,…

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Shakib-Tamim ‘available’ for Champions Trophy: BCB president

Desk Report :Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal – The international careers of both have not been cleared. Tamim has said that he has a possibility of returning, subject to certain conditions. On the other hand, Shakib is not able to return to the country after the political reality changed. He was absent from the Test against South Africa, the ODI against Afghanistan and the full series with the West Indies. Bangladesh will not play any more international matches before the Champions Trophy. Will Shakib and Tamim be in that…

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