Australia call up O'Keefe to replace injured Hazlewood

Published On: August 30, 2017 02:49 PM NPT By: Reuters

SYDNEY, August 30: Australia have called up spinner Steve O’Keefe to replace injured quick Josh Hazlewood for the second and final test against Bangladesh.

Shakib brilliance helps Bangladesh humble Australia

Published On: August 30, 2017 02:26 PM NPT By: Reuters

DHAKA, August 30: Bangladesh spun their way to a first test victory over Australia on Wednesday, with Shakib Al Hasan’s second five-wicket haul of the match securing a memorable 20-run win inside four days at the Shere Bangla National Stadium.

Chandbagh teams into quarterfinals

Published On: August 30, 2017 08:38 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: All the three teams of the Chandbagh School have reached to the quarterfinals of the ongoing Fourth Brihaspati Cup Inter School Mini Basketball Tournament on Tuesday.

Little Angels’ becomes team champion

Published On: August 30, 2017 08:36 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 30: Host Little Angels’ School became team champion in the tenth LA-JTI Inter School Junior Open Tennis Tournament that concluded on Tuesday. Little Angels’ accumulated a total of 84 points to become the champion for the eighth time.

Warner hits 75 not out as Australia closes in on victory

Published On: August 29, 2017 07:14 PM NPT By: Associated Press

DHAKA, Bangladesh, Aug 29: Opener David Warner hit 75 not out Tuesday as Australia stayed in a position of dominance after Bangladesh set a 265-run target in the first test.

Sri Lanka selectors resign after India debacle

Published On: August 29, 2017 07:12 PM NPT By: Reuters

COLOMBO, August 29: Sri Lanka’s selection panel, led by former captain Sanath Jayasuriya, will step down after the current limited overs series against India following the team’s slump in form, according to reports on Tuesday.

Sharapova sparkles on return to grand slam stage

Published On: August 29, 2017 04:59 PM NPT By: Reuters

NEW YORK, August 29: Maria Sharapova proved she will be someone to contend with for the U.S. Open crown after the Russian wild card outlasted second seed Simona Halep 6-4 4-6 6-3 on Monday to get the year’s final grand slam off to an electrifying start.

Goalkeeper Pickford out of England squad with muscle injury

Published On: August 29, 2017 04:01 PM NPT By: Reuters

LONDON, August 29: Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has withdrawn from England’s squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovakia with a muscle injury, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

SCBNL to mark Liverpool’s anniversary

Published On: August 29, 2017 09:15 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 29: Standard Chartered Bank Ltd has said that it was launching a season-long digital campaign which celebrates the power of numbers to commemorate the Liverpool Football Club’s 125th anniversary.

Sahas to co-sponsor Pulsar sports award

Published On: August 29, 2017 09:10 AM NPT By: Republica

KATHMANDU, August 28: Nepal Sports Journalists Forum (NSJF) has signed co-sponsorship deal with Sahas Sports Private Limited for upcoming 14th Pulsar Sports Award to be held in September 11.