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Messi into another final after inspiring Miami comeback

Lionel Messi inspired Inter Miami to come back from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their thrilling US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time. Miami, who won the Leagues Cup on penalties against Nashville on Saturday, are now one win away from their second trophy since Messi joined the club last month, AFP reported. Cincinnati ...

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Ex-Bangladesh coach Heath Streak passes away

Heath Streak, the former Bangladesh fast bowling coach and Zimbabwe captain, has passed away. The 49-year-old cricketer died on Tuesday after battling with cancer for a long time. Streak, who had been suffering from colon and liver cancer, was found to be in a critical condition in May. Heath Streak, one of Zimbabwe’s greatest ever cricketers and their captain between ...

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Shakib seeks prayers from expatriates for Asia Cup, World Cup

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan sought prayers from the expatriate Bangladeshis for their two important missions-Asia Cup and World Cup as he inaugurated a gold shop in Dubai, UAE. Another cricket star of Bangladesh Mohammad Ashraful was with him during the opening ceremony of the shop, named NRI Jewellers, BSS reports. He called upon the company to do business with ...

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‘Back up’ players training with high intensity for World Cup

The players who are in the ‘back up’ plan for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup are determined to prepare them the way the national players are taking preparations for cricket’s biggest extravaganza, said Saif Hassan. Soumya Sarkar, Zakir Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taijul Islam and Mahmudullah Riyad are in Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) ...

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India seal T20 series win in Ireland

India sealed a T20 series win in Ireland as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 58 and Rinku Singh’s explosive debut cameo eased the tourists to a 33-run victory in Dublin on Sunday. After the loss of two early wickets, Gaikwad and Sanju Samson put on 71 to build the platform for India’s total of 185-5. But they needed Singh’s 38 from 21 balls ...

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Messi, Inter Miami clinch Leagues Cup title

Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minute. The ball landed at Messi’s feet after a pass from teammate ...

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England reaches the Women’s World Cup final despite key injuries

There were some doubts about England’s squad leading into the Women’s World Cup because a trio of dominant players — Leah Williamson, Beth Mead and Fran Kirby — weren’t with the team because of injuries. Then there were questions about how they would handle the absence of forward Lauren James, who was suspended for both England’s quarterfinal and semifinal matches. ...

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Messi aims to end magical month with Miami’s first trophy

Lionel Messi could clinch his first trophy with Inter Miami, just four weeks after making his debut for the club, when his team face Nashville in the final of the Leagues Cup in Tennessee on Saturday. The Argentine World Cup winner has had a transformative impact on the club, scoring nine goals in six games, as they have marched through ...

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History beckons with England, Spain one win from World Cup glory

A Women’s World Cup that has broken records on and off the pitch will reach a suitable climax on Sunday when England or Spain are crowned champions for the first time. About 75,000 fans will pack Stadium Australia in Sydney for the final of a World Cup that began with 32 teams, compared to 24 four years ago, and saw ...

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Tanzid determined to fill in big shoes of Tamim

Young opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim played down the pressure of filling in the big shoes of Tamim Iqbal, saying that he wants to replicate his natural game that fetched him success in aged-level cricket. Tamim Iqbal’s record spoke a volume of his immense success and he is one of the pillars of Bangladesh cricket. Therefore, there will be pressure and ...

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