Aus vs Ban 1st Test, Day 1 / Hasan makes history as Tigers bundle Australia out for 198

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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lost the toss, and the Tigers were asked to field first in the opening Test of the two-match series against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday.
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Pitch invaders take selfies with Fernandes during Man Utd friendly

Normal time in Manchester United's pre-season friendly against Leeds at Dublin's Croke Park on Wednesday ended in bizarre fashion when two young fans ran onto the pitch to take selfies with Bruno Fernandes.
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No-stress Sabalenka won't fret over lackluster 2026 results

Aryna Sabalenka was keeping a brave face on Wednesday as she prepped for her final US Open warm-up in Cincinnati, where the former champion is the top women's seed in the ATP-WTA Masters 1000 event.
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Afghanistan post record ODI score as they clinch Ireland series

Afghanistan posted their record one-day international score of 343-9 as they thrashed Ireland by 42 runs in Belfast on Wednesday to clinch a five-match series with a game to spare.
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Messi returns after father's death but Miami knocked out of Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi made an emotional return Wednesday following his father's death and hints at retirement, but it wasn't enough for his Inter Miami side who were knocked out of the Leagues Cup in a 3-2 loss to Mexico's Leon.
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Hasan makes history as Tigers bundle Australia out for 198

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lost the toss, and the Tigers were asked to field first in the opening Test of the two-match series against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Thursday.
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PSG down Aston Villa to retain UEFA Super Cup

Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their status as Europe's top team as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday.
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Xavi named new Netherlands head coach

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Fenerbahce sign striker Lukaku from Napoli

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BFF extends deadline again for Kings, Abahani

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Bangladesh emerging team crowned joint champions in South Africa tri-series

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Tigers’ long wait ends with stern Australia test

Bangladesh’s 23-year wait to play a Test on Australian soil will finally come to an end when they take on the hosts in the opening Test of the two-match series at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Thursday.
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No local TV coverage for much-anticipated Australia-Bangladesh Tests

While T Sports and Nagorik TV traditionally provide coverage of Bangladesh’s matches, it was learnt that neither channel will show the two-Test series this time.
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Dickwella replaces injured Mendis in Sri Lanka’s home Tests against India

The opening match will be played at the Galle International Stadium from August 15.
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Root scraps England curfew for Pakistan Tests

England's team culture has been under scrutiny since last year's 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia and a string of off-field incidents.
12 August 2026

‘A huge hug’: Ronaldo sends grieving Messi a heartfelt message

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‘I don’t know how to move forward’: Messi unsure over future after father’s death

Despite his grief, the Inter Miami forward pledged to honour his father's memory through parenting his own children.
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