Tamim starts and Shakib returns as Tigers bat against Afghanistan

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In the first one-day international match of their three-game series against Bangladesh, which took place at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today, Afghanistan won the toss and decided to bowl. Even though he has said that he is not yet at “one hundred per cent,” One-Day International (ODI) captain Tamim Iqbal has returned … Read more

‘Not at a 100 per cent’ Tamim departs early

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Tamim Iqbal, the captain of Bangladesh’s one-day international team, got off to a good start but was unable to capitalize on it since he was forced to leave the field early during today’s match against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram. Tamim, who reported yesterday that he is “not at one hundred … Read more

Rain halts play as Tigers look to regroup after two quick wickets

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Bangladesh was in need of a strong partnership before rain stopped play in the first one-day international against Afghanistan at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today. Unfortunately for the Tigers, they lost the wickets of their in-form batter Najmul Hossain Shanto and their opener Liton Das in short succession. After 15.1 overs, Bangladesh … Read more

Firmino joins Al Ahli

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The Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino became the latest high-profile player to finalize a transfer to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, when he signed for Al-Ahli after his contract with the Premier League giants Liverpool ended. Firmino’s previous team was Liverpool. After playing for Liverpool for eight years and winning the Premier League, Champions League, and Club … Read more

Zico named best goalkeeper of SAFF Championship

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Anisur Rahman Zico of Bangladesh was deemed to be the best goalkeeper during the SAFF Championship due to his exceptional performance throughout the competition. Zico was named the tournament’s best goalie on Tuesday at the prize-giving event that followed the final, which India won by beating Kuwait in penalties to earn their record-extending eighth SAFF … Read more

India beat Kuwait in tiebreakers to clinch SAFF title

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Tuesday at the Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium was the day when India won their seventh SAFF Championship championship after claiming victory against Kuwait 5-4 in the last round of penalties. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, India’s goalkeeper, was once again the country’s savior in the championship match, as he stood firm and stopped two penalty shots to … Read more

‘Messi of India’ reigns supreme

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Even though he is 38 years old, Sunil Chhetri is still the most outstanding player for the India national team when they are out on the field. The “God of Indian football” continues to be the focus of attention off the field as well whenever India competes at a higher level internationally in football. The … Read more

Tigers ready Tamim’s back-up just in case

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The Daily Star was told by sources inside the team management that Liton Das is on track to be selected vice-captain for the one-day international series against Afghanistan. It’s possible that the decision was somewhat forced by what had occurred during head coach Chandika Hathurusingha’s press conference on Monday afternoon. During that conference, he had … Read more