LONDON: Former England fast bowler Steven Finn retired on Monday after the three-time Ashes winner accepted "defeat" in his battle against a host of injury problems. Finn took 125 wickets in 36 Test appearances for England at an average of 30.4 between 2010 and 2016. The 34-year-old also played in 69 one-day internationals and 21 Twenty20 internationals for England. Hampered by various injuries, Finn slipped out of the England squad and has not played red-ball cricket since July 2022. "I have been fighting a battle with my body for the last 12 months and have admitted defeat to it," Finn said.
The Bangladesh national cricketers began a closed
door practice session as they gear up for the upcoming Asia Cup.
They will continue the closed door session, which does not allow any media or
media session, till August 17.
This is not the first time, the Bangladesh team is doing a closed door
session, which the big teams also do ahead of the important tournaments.
Earlier, Bangladesh had a closed door session in Sylhet ahead of Afghanistan
series.
Maldivian outfit Club Eagles reached Sylhet this afternoon to play the AFC Cup play-off match against Abahani Limited.
The match will be held on August 16 at Sylhet District Stadium in Sylhet.
Earlier, in the morning, Maldivian Club Eagles reached the capital Dhaka to play the AFC Cup match.
Bangladesh Professional Boxing Society (BPBS) signed an agreement with Australia Boxing Association to improve the quality of boxing in Bangladesh, said a press release today.
Md Asaduzzaman of Bangladesh and Mike Ultramora of Australia signed the agreement on behalf their respective sides in Melbourne, Australia.
With this agreement, a new chapter has started in Bangladesh boxing. Not only that along with this agreement, an organization called "Bangladesh-Australia Boxing Community" was also formed with the Australian Boxing Association.
This organization will work together for the development and excellence of professional boxing in the two countries.