Bangladesh squad for first two T20I vs New Zealand: All-rounder Abdul Saqlain gets maiden call-up Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the first two T20Is of the side’s three-match series against New Zealand.The Litton Das-led side includes Ripon Mandal, who last played for Bangladesh in the Asian Games in 2023. Pace-bowling all-rounder Abdul Gaffar Saqlain was handed a maiden call-up.The first two games will be played in Chattogram while the third will be played in Dhaka. This will be the first T20I games for the side since opting out of the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.Full SquadLitton Kumer Das (c), Mohammed Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammed Saif Hassan (vc), Shamim Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Shaif Uddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.Published on Apr 21, 2026 #Bangladesh #squad #T20I #Zealand #Allrounder #Abdul #Saqlain #maiden #callup

Bangladesh squad for first two T20I vs New Zealand: All-rounder Abdul Saqlain gets maiden call-up
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the first two T20Is of the side’s three-match series against New Zealand.
The Litton Das-led side includes Ripon Mandal, who last played for Bangladesh in the Asian Games in 2023. Pace-bowling all-rounder Abdul Gaffar Saqlain was handed a maiden call-up.
The first two games will be played in Chattogram while the third will be played in Dhaka. This will be the first T20I games for the side since opting out of the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.
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Litton Kumer Das (c), Mohammed Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammed Saif Hassan (vc), Shamim Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Shaif Uddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.
Published on Apr 21, 2026
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Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the first two T20Is of the side’s three-match series against New Zealand.

The Litton Das-led side includes Ripon Mandal, who last played for Bangladesh in the Asian Games in 2023. Pace-bowling all-rounder Abdul Gaffar Saqlain was handed a maiden call-up.

The first two games will be played in Chattogram while the third will be played in Dhaka. This will be the first T20I games for the side since opting out of the T20 World Cup in India due to security concerns.

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Litton Kumer Das (c), Mohammed Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Mohammed Saif Hassan (vc), Shamim Hossain, Tawhid Hridoy, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Ripon Mondol, Shaif Uddin, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain.

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Deadspin | Billy Donovan opts out as head coach of Bulls <div id=""><section id="0" class=" w-full"><div class="xl:container mx-0 !px-4 py-0 pb-4 !mx-0 !px-0"><img src="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28705318.jpg" srcset="https://images.deadspin.com/tr:w-900/28705318.jpg" alt="NBA: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls" class="w-full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"/><span class="text-0.8 leading-tight">Apr 10, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls Head Coach Billy Donovan leaves the court after the game against the Orlando Magic at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images  </span></div></section><section id="section-1"> <p>Billy Donovan decided not to stick around for the latest rebuild of the Chicago Bulls. </p> </section><section id="section-2"> <p>Donovan was 226-256 in six seasons with the Bulls, who added the coaching vacancy to the list of openings at the top of the organization. Chicago was in the midst of a search for a new president of basketball operations and general manager.</p> </section><section id="section-3"> <p>“After a series of thoughtful and extensive discussions with ownership regarding the future of the organization, I have decided to step away as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls to allow the search process to unfold,” Donovan said in a statement Tuesday. “I believe it is in the best interest of the Bulls to allow the new leader to build out the staff as they see fit.”</p> </section><section id="section-4"> <p>The Bulls said last week they wanted Donovan to return. With an option in his existing contract, Donovan decided not to exercise the clause for the 2026-27 season.</p> </section><section id="section-5"> <p>Donovan, 60, expressed no public interest in moving to a front-office role and there were no indications a move was proposed by the Bulls.</p> </section><br/><section id="section-6"> <p>The Bulls were expected to interview agent Austin Brown, co-head of CAA’s basketball division, and five other known candidates first reported by ESPN: Minnesota Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd, Detroit Pistons senior vice president Dennis Lindsey, Atlanta Hawks senior VP Bryson Graham, Cleveland Cavaliers GM Mike Gansey and San Antonio Spurs assistant GM Dave Telep.</p> </section> <section id="section-7"> <p>On April 6, the Bulls parted ways with executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley after six seasons and just one playoff appearance. </p> </section><section id="section-8"> <p>Coming off a 31-51 campaign, the Bulls are hoping to hire a new decision-maker prior to the May 10-17 NBA Draft Combine in Chicago.</p> </section><section id="section-9"> <p>Donovan thanked owner Jerry Reinsdorf and chairman Michael Reinsdorf “for giving me this opportunity” and appears to be exiting on good terms.</p> </section><section id="section-10"> <p>“Billy Donovan is one of the finest people and coaches I have had the privilege of knowing and working with,” Jerry Reinsdorf said in a press release. “He brought class and genuine care to this organization that made a real impact on people. We wanted Billy to continue as our head coach. That was never in question. But through honest conversations, we all agreed that giving our new head of basketball operations the right to build out his staff was the most important thing for the future of the franchise. That’s the kind of person Billy is — he put the Bulls first.”</p> </section><section id="section-11"> <p>–Field Level Media</p> </section></div> #Deadspin #Billy #Donovan #opts #coach #Bulls

UFC Abu Dhabi Best Bets: Top Picks for Ankalaev vs. Guskov Fight Night | Deadspin.com Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; UFC CEO Dana White talks to the press after the fight between Israel Adesanya (red gloves) and Joe Pyfer (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images We’re one day away from the UFC returning to its Fight Island home on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for another weekend Fight Night. It’s the first of what is expected to be two occasions this year where the Octagon lands in Abu Dhabi, with the annual late October numbered card in Abu Dhabi expected.The main event will see former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev taking on Bogdan Guskov.This will be Ankalaev’s first fight since dropping the title to Alex Pereira last year at UFC 320. Before that, Ankalaev went on a 14-fight unbeaten streak, culminating with his UFC 313 title win over Pereira.Guskov takes this fight on short notice, only being announced for this bout on July 13 after an injury to Khalil Rountree Jr. Guskov dropped his UFC debut but then won four straight. He most recently fought at UFC 323, battling former champion Jan Blachowicz to a majority draw.The co-main event will see former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg battle Ramazan Temirov. After losing three straight, Erceg enters this bout with back-to-back wins, defeating Ode’ Osbourne last year and Tim Elliott this past May in Perth. Temirov, meanwhile, has won 11 straight, including his first two UFC bouts, finishing CJ Vergara and earning a decision over Charles Johnson.The rest of the main card will see Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman, Damian Rzepecki vs. Magomed Zaynukov, Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune, and Abubakar Vagaev vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev.ISLAM DULATOV VS WELLINGTON TURMANUnbeaten since dropping his pro debut, Islam Dulatov is a name the UFC has had its eye on. He’s 11-1, had a strong first-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series, and quickly finished Adam Fugitt in his UFC debut last year. At 6’3” and with a 75-inch reach, Dulatov is a fairly big man for the welterweight division. Add in his high-volume striking and pressure, and his ability to finish by either KO/TKO or submission, and you can see the danger he presents.Wellington Turman is an experienced veteran of the Octagon, and he’ll look to trouble Dulatov with his jiu-jitsu work. This will be Turman’s first fight since December 2023, however, and he enters this fight on a three-fight losing skid. Signs point to this being another Dulatov showcase.BET: Dulatov to win via KO/TKO in Round 1 (FanDuel: -110) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting VALTER WALKER VS THOMAS PETERSENHow Valter Walker is not on the main card of this event is downright criminal. He might be fighting an unranked fighter and the heavyweight division might be lackluster, but he’s probably this writer’s favorite thing about the division right now. The man gets submissions like crazy, and he’s developing into one of the most talented heavyweights in a UFC division that desperately needs talent.Petersen has talent, but he’s been up and down since entering the UFC – and I prefer the competition Walker has faced. Point blank, a loss for Walker here would be devastating for not just Walker, but the division as a whole. The challenge for making a play here is that Petersen has a wrestling base and has never been submitted…and yet, the way Walker’s momentum has been, that might not matter.BET: Walker via submission (DraftKings: +165) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting DUSTIN JACOBY VS MUHAMMAD SAIDDustin Jacoby might not reach the upper echelon of the UFC light heavyweight rankings, but he’s tough competition for anyone who is put in front of him. The power in his strikes, which stem from his kickboxing days, translated well into the Octagon. Not only are his losses not bad, but he’s riding a three-fight KO/TKO streak entering this bout.Said is going to have a hometown factor in this one, and he’s a strong striker and finisher in his own right. The question about him is the level of competition. Jacoby is the most experienced guy he’s going to have fought – in his first six fights, he fought fighters who had no more than four fights. He’s faced experienced fighters in his last three, but they didn’t have the greatest of records.Some have felt this will be a difficult fight to predict, but I’ll trust in both fighters’ finishing abilities.BET: Fight to end via KO/TKO/DQ (Caesars: -125) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #UFC #Abu #Dhabi #Bets #Top #Picks #Ankalaev #Guskov #Fight #Night #Deadspin.com

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We’re one day away from the UFC returning to its Fight Island home on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for another weekend Fight Night. It’s the first of what is expected to be two occasions this year where the Octagon lands in Abu Dhabi, with the annual late October numbered card in Abu Dhabi expected.
The main event will see former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev taking on Bogdan Guskov.
This will be Ankalaev’s first fight since dropping the title to Alex Pereira last year at UFC 320. Before that, Ankalaev went on a 14-fight unbeaten streak, culminating with his UFC 313 title win over Pereira.
Guskov takes this fight on short notice, only being announced for this bout on July 13 after an injury to Khalil Rountree Jr. Guskov dropped his UFC debut but then won four straight. He most recently fought at UFC 323, battling former champion Jan Blachowicz to a majority draw.
The co-main event will see former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg battle Ramazan Temirov. After losing three straight, Erceg enters this bout with back-to-back wins, defeating Ode’ Osbourne last year and Tim Elliott this past May in Perth. Temirov, meanwhile, has won 11 straight, including his first two UFC bouts, finishing CJ Vergara and earning a decision over Charles Johnson.
The rest of the main card will see Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman, Damian Rzepecki vs. Magomed Zaynukov, Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune, and Abubakar Vagaev vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev.
ISLAM DULATOV VS WELLINGTON TURMAN
Unbeaten since dropping his pro debut, Islam Dulatov is a name the UFC has had its eye on. He’s 11-1, had a strong first-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series, and quickly finished Adam Fugitt in his UFC debut last year. At 6’3” and with a 75-inch reach, Dulatov is a fairly big man for the welterweight division. Add in his high-volume striking and pressure, and his ability to finish by either KO/TKO or submission, and you can see the danger he presents.
Wellington Turman is an experienced veteran of the Octagon, and he’ll look to trouble Dulatov with his jiu-jitsu work. This will be Turman’s first fight since December 2023, however, and he enters this fight on a three-fight losing skid. Signs point to this being another Dulatov showcase.
BET: Dulatov to win via KO/TKO in Round 1 (FanDuel: -110)

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VALTER WALKER VS THOMAS PETERSEN
How Valter Walker is not on the main card of this event is downright criminal. He might be fighting an unranked fighter and the heavyweight division might be lackluster, but he’s probably this writer’s favorite thing about the division right now. The man gets submissions like crazy, and he’s developing into one of the most talented heavyweights in a UFC division that desperately needs talent.
Petersen has talent, but he’s been up and down since entering the UFC – and I prefer the competition Walker has faced. Point blank, a loss for Walker here would be devastating for not just Walker, but the division as a whole. The challenge for making a play here is that Petersen has a wrestling base and has never been submitted…and yet, the way Walker’s momentum has been, that might not matter.
BET: Walker via submission (DraftKings: +165)

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DUSTIN JACOBY VS MUHAMMAD SAID
Dustin Jacoby might not reach the upper echelon of the UFC light heavyweight rankings, but he’s tough competition for anyone who is put in front of him. The power in his strikes, which stem from his kickboxing days, translated well into the Octagon. Not only are his losses not bad, but he’s riding a three-fight KO/TKO streak entering this bout.
Said is going to have a hometown factor in this one, and he’s a strong striker and finisher in his own right. The question about him is the level of competition. Jacoby is the most experienced guy he’s going to have fought – in his first six fights, he fought fighters who had no more than four fights. He’s faced experienced fighters in his last three, but they didn’t have the greatest of records.
Some have felt this will be a difficult fight to predict, but I’ll trust in both fighters’ finishing abilities.
BET: Fight to end via KO/TKO/DQ (Caesars: -125)

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Mar 28, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; UFC CEO Dana White talks to the press after the fight between Israel Adesanya (red gloves) and Joe Pyfer (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

We’re one day away from the UFC returning to its Fight Island home on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, UAE, for another weekend Fight Night. It’s the first of what is expected to be two occasions this year where the Octagon lands in Abu Dhabi, with the annual late October numbered card in Abu Dhabi expected.

The main event will see former light heavyweight champion Magomed Ankalaev taking on Bogdan Guskov.

This will be Ankalaev’s first fight since dropping the title to Alex Pereira last year at UFC 320. Before that, Ankalaev went on a 14-fight unbeaten streak, culminating with his UFC 313 title win over Pereira.

Guskov takes this fight on short notice, only being announced for this bout on July 13 after an injury to Khalil Rountree Jr. Guskov dropped his UFC debut but then won four straight. He most recently fought at UFC 323, battling former champion Jan Blachowicz to a majority draw.

The co-main event will see former flyweight title challenger Steve Erceg battle Ramazan Temirov. After losing three straight, Erceg enters this bout with back-to-back wins, defeating Ode’ Osbourne last year and Tim Elliott this past May in Perth. Temirov, meanwhile, has won 11 straight, including his first two UFC bouts, finishing CJ Vergara and earning a decision over Charles Johnson.

The rest of the main card will see Islam Dulatov vs. Wellington Turman, Damian Rzepecki vs. Magomed Zaynukov, Rizvan Kuniev vs. Tyrell Fortune, and Abubakar Vagaev vs. Saygid Izagakhmaev.

ISLAM DULATOV VS WELLINGTON TURMAN

Unbeaten since dropping his pro debut, Islam Dulatov is a name the UFC has had its eye on. He’s 11-1, had a strong first-round finish on Dana White’s Contender Series, and quickly finished Adam Fugitt in his UFC debut last year. At 6’3” and with a 75-inch reach, Dulatov is a fairly big man for the welterweight division. Add in his high-volume striking and pressure, and his ability to finish by either KO/TKO or submission, and you can see the danger he presents.

Wellington Turman is an experienced veteran of the Octagon, and he’ll look to trouble Dulatov with his jiu-jitsu work. This will be Turman’s first fight since December 2023, however, and he enters this fight on a three-fight losing skid. Signs point to this being another Dulatov showcase.

BET: Dulatov to win via KO/TKO in Round 1 (FanDuel: -110)

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VALTER WALKER VS THOMAS PETERSEN

How Valter Walker is not on the main card of this event is downright criminal. He might be fighting an unranked fighter and the heavyweight division might be lackluster, but he’s probably this writer’s favorite thing about the division right now. The man gets submissions like crazy, and he’s developing into one of the most talented heavyweights in a UFC division that desperately needs talent.

Petersen has talent, but he’s been up and down since entering the UFC – and I prefer the competition Walker has faced. Point blank, a loss for Walker here would be devastating for not just Walker, but the division as a whole. The challenge for making a play here is that Petersen has a wrestling base and has never been submitted…and yet, the way Walker’s momentum has been, that might not matter.

BET: Walker via submission (DraftKings: +165)

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DUSTIN JACOBY VS MUHAMMAD SAID

Dustin Jacoby might not reach the upper echelon of the UFC light heavyweight rankings, but he’s tough competition for anyone who is put in front of him. The power in his strikes, which stem from his kickboxing days, translated well into the Octagon. Not only are his losses not bad, but he’s riding a three-fight KO/TKO streak entering this bout.

Said is going to have a hometown factor in this one, and he’s a strong striker and finisher in his own right. The question about him is the level of competition. Jacoby is the most experienced guy he’s going to have fought – in his first six fights, he fought fighters who had no more than four fights. He’s faced experienced fighters in his last three, but they didn’t have the greatest of records.

Some have felt this will be a difficult fight to predict, but I’ll trust in both fighters’ finishing abilities.

BET: Fight to end via KO/TKO/DQ (Caesars: -125)

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Table Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Australia	5	2	5	12
2	Nigeria	3	3	0	6
3	Scotland	2	2	0	4
4	England	1	3	3	7
5	Canada	1	0	2	3
6	South Africa	1	0	1	2
7	New Zealand	0	2	0	2
8	Wales	0	1	0	1
9	India	0	0	1	1
9	Malaysia	0	0	1	1

Table Position	Country	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Australia	5	2	5	12
2	Nigeria	3	3	0	6
3	Scotland	2	2	0	4
4	England	1	3	3	7
5	Canada	1	0	2	3
6	South Africa	1	0	1	2
7	New Zealand	0	2	0	2
8	Wales	0	1	0	1
9	India	0	0	1	1
9	Malaysia	0	0	1	1

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