Bangladesh U-19 team wins first World Cup
The Bangladeshi Under 19 cricket team defeated their Indian rivals to win their first World Cup. Bangladeshi captain Akbar Ali was awarded the man of the match for his 43-run contribution that led his side to victory. The win has sent the cricket-loving nation into wild celebrations as it commemorates the 100th birth anniversary of its founder Sheikh Mujibur Rehman.
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