Shanghai Shenhua-based Cahill fuels Australia’ s world cup qualifying

CANBERRA, Nov. 12 (Xinhua) — Tim Cahill scored his 42nd international goal as Australia, which is scheduled to play Bangladesh next Tuesday, turned on the sparkle to fuel their World Cup qualifying hopes with a 3-0 win over Kyrgyzstan in Canberra on Thursday. Despite having 74 percent possession in the first half, Australia only took the […]

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Bangladesh completes series whitewash over Zimbabwe

DHAKA, Nov. 12 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh completed a 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Zimbabwe by winning the final game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Wednesday night by 61 runs, reports Xinhua. Bangladesh clinched a 58-run victory over Zimbabwe in the second of the three-match ODI cricket series on Monday. The hosts also […]

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Bangladesh crush Zimbabwe to seal 2-0 series win in 2nd ODI

DHAKA, Nov. 10 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh won the 2nd one-day international (ODI) by 58 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Zimbabwe Monday night, reports Xinhua. The hosts sealed series as they had won the first match earlier. Batting first, the hosts set a target of 242 runs in their […]

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Fifa to hold Bangladesh safety summit for Socceroos’ World Cup qualifier

DHAKA, Nov. 4 (NsNewsWire) — The Socceroos’ crunch World Cup qualifier with Bangladesh in Dhaka later this month will be subject to a last-minute security summit with Fifa, reports the guardian. A key security official from the world governing body will meet with a delegation from the football associations of both countries in Dhaka on […]

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Australian squad for WCup qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan, Bangladesh

SYDNEY, Oct. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Australia coach Ange Postecoglou has unveiled a 23-strong squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh next month, reports Xinhua. The team will play matches in Canberra on Nov. 12 and in Dhaka on Nov. 17. Captain Mile Jedinak and goalkeeper Mat Ryan have been recalled and Postecoglou […]

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ICC ratify Bangladesh as U-19 World Cup host

The ICC has shown faith in the Bangladesh Cricket Board by reiterating that next year’s Under-19 World Cup will be hosted by the nation, but stressed on the need for a security plan that satisfies both the ICC and the member countries, reports ESPN. “The [ICC] board confirmed that the Bangladesh Cricket Board will host […]

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Cricket Australia to determine whether Bangladesh tour will go ahead

MELBOURNE, Sept. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Cricket Australia (CA) will determine the future of the Australian team’s two-Test tour of Bangladesh on Monday, following their decision to postpone the tour due to safety concerns. CA’s Anti-Corruption and Security Manager Sean Carroll along with team security are in the Bangladesh capital of Dhaka for ” high-level meetings” […]

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Bangladesh surprised at Australian delay

DHAKA, Sept. 27 (NsNewsWire) — The BCB has expressed surprise at Cricket Australia’s decision to delay its team’s departure for the tour of Bangladesh. The Australian board had been in touch with the BCB on Friday night ESPNcricinfo has learned, informing the BCB of the Australian government’s latest travel advisory and asking it to look […]

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Ronaldo scores 5 but new dad Messi has last laugh as Barca go top

MADRID, Sept. 14 (NsNewsWire) — Cristiano Ronaldo produced the week in the Spanish BBVA Primera Liga as he scored five goals in Real Madrid’s 6-0 win away to Espanyol, reports Xinhua. The Portuguese striker, who was ably assisted by Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, opened the scoring in the seventh minute, before netting another four […]

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