ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

BCB to focus on issues held up by polls

Major issues like assessment of the ODI World Cup disaster, decision on captaincy and forming the new national selection panel had been put on hold by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) during the national elections.

Trott to continue as Afghanistan head coach for 2024

Former England batter Jonathan Trott has signed a contract extension as Afghanistan head coach following their remarkable World Cup campaign in India.

No soul-searching as BCB’s old ways persist

Just as strong winds do not necessarily blow away all heavy sand sediments in a desert, the recent World Cup debacle has not really had any effect in terms of changing Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) mindset.

Special committee meets Hathurusingha

Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) three-member special committee to investigate the World Cup debacle met with the Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha as the process of taking statements from players and people around the team continued.

World Cup final pitch ‘average’: ICC

The pitch used in two of Bangladesh’s matches received an ‘average’ rating.

Maxwell clings to Test team recall hopes

Australia's Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again and says his record in the subcontinent could earn him a recall for the first time in more than seven years when the team tour Sri Lanka in early 2025.

Buttler excited about fresh talent as England take on Windies

Less than a month since a disappointing campaign in India at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023, England skipper Jos Buttler will lead a fresh-looking ODI side in the West Indies.

Southee refuses to blame World Cup fatigue for Sylhet defeat

New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee refused to blame fatigue from a gruelling ODI World Cup campaign in India for his side's defeat in the first Test of a two-match series against Bangladesh in Sylhet on Saturday.

Rahul Dravid to stay on as India coach

Rahul Dravid will stay on as India head coach following an extension of his contract, which had expired with the 50-overs home World Cup earlier this month, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Bangladesh win the DRS battle in World Cup

Bangladesh players fell behind in most of the metrics in a torrid run in the recently concluded ICC World Cup but there was one aspect where they were right up there.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Nafees returns as Tigers' team manager for NZ series

Nafees, who is the elder brother of former ODI captain Tamim Iqbal, confirmed The Daily Star that he will be returning to his old role

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Record 1.25 million fans attended World Cup 2023, says ICC

ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success."

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Five risky calls that won Australia a World Cup

Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Warner pulls out of T20 series against India

Despite signalling his intention to call time on his Test career, Warner is determined to play on in the white-ball formats, replying to social media post this morning highlighting his ODI World Cup record with: "Who said I'm finished??"

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

How keeping a cool Head paid off

“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

India the ‘real chokers’?

Cricket-obsessed India was left grappling for answers Monday after the team's devastating defeat to Australia in the final of their home World Cup extended a drought in global tournaments.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

World Cup thrills cannot erase future ODI concerns

The issue of what happens to ODIs between World Cups remains to be discussed. Prior to this edition, incoming MCC president Mark Nicholas called for all ODIs between World Cups to be scrapped.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Ponting hails 'almost faultless' captaincy of Cummins

"I think that's been almost faultless, to be honest,” Ponting told Sky Sports after the match.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

Six Indians, two Aussies in ICC's team of the tournament

Leading run scorer Virat Kohli — who was named player of the tournament — captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah and top wicket-taker Mohammed Shami were all included in the team.