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Tigers return from India

The Bangladesh cricket team returned from India this morning following a disappointing World Cup campaign, where they lost seven of their nine matches.

South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets

South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets to win their last World Cup group game on Friday as the Asian side were eliminated from the semi-final race.

'Kajol Rekha' team to cheer up Bangladesh at World Cup

The cast and crew of the film "Kajol Rekha", including renowned actor, actress, and director Gias Uddin Selim, will be present in the gallery during the upcoming two pivotal matches of Bangladesh in the ICC Cricket World Cup to support the team and promote the film at the same time.

Statbox: Bangladesh vs South Africa

The match will start from 2.30pm.

India glad to have 'top-gun' Bumrah firing again

The return of India "top-gun" Jasprit Bumrah for the World Cup could not come soon enough for bowling coach Paras Mhambrey as he hailed the paceman's strong start to the hosts' campaign.

‘Cholo Bangladesh’ concert set to boost the spirit of cricket

A concert titled “Cholo Bangladesh” has been arranged by Grameenphone in view of the Tigers performing on the biggest stage of the cricket world. The programme will be a musical extravaganza to celebrate the national cricket team’s journey to the ICC Cricket World Cup, so far. The event has been scheduled to be held at the Bangladesh Army Stadium on Friday, October 20.

Upsets in World Cups: From Kenya’s Caribbean heist to the Afghan’s English triumph

This was the Afghan side’s second ever win in ODI World Cups and it also ranks high amongst the biggest upsets ever in the tournament.

'India-Pakistan match didn't seem like an ICC event'

Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur was upset by the lack of their fans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday but would not blame the team's comprehensive defeat by India on the absence of support from the stands.

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

‘350-plus totals will be tough to chase’

In the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, we take a look back on World Cups past through the eyes of Bangladesh’s former World Cup stars. Akram Khan had featured for the nation’s inaugural World Cup campaign in 1999 and another time after that in the 2003 edition. Akram, who is national selector

May 23, 2019
May 23, 2019

‘We have the players to score big’

For followers of the Bangladesh cricket team, their triumph in Ireland was of course a welcome boost ahead of their World Cup campaign in the United Kingdom, but it was also pleasantly surprising because of the way the Tigers made stiff chases. Such scoring has not surprised head coach Steve Rhodes

May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019

‘It would be a dream come true’

In the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, we take a look back on World Cups past through the eyes of Bangladesh’s former World Cup stars. Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu was one of the first players to dream that one day, Bangladesh would play at the ICC Cricket World Cup. He was the Tigers’ first ODI captain

May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019

Fun and positivity driving Tigers

Not far removed from their maiden multi-team trophy won on September 17, the sense of positivity was palpable throughout the Tigers’ three-hour practice session at the Leicestershire County Cricket Club yesterday.

May 21, 2019
May 21, 2019

Bowled by a beamer and a bumpy coach

“C’mon guys, yesterday was a holiday… it’s back to work today,” was batting consultant Neil McKenzie’s rallying cry to the Bangladesh players as he and Ryan Cook started fielding practice at the Leicestershire County Cricket Club ground yesterday morning. Not just the Tigers

May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019

Tigers’ World Cup Stripes: Ashraful’s World Cup anecdote

In the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, we take a look back on World Cups past through the eyes of Bangladesh’s former World Cup stars. Undoubtedly one of the most talented cricketers to have emerged in Bangladesh’s cricket history, Mohammad Ashraful has singlehandedly led Bangladesh to numerous victories.

December 26, 2015
December 26, 2015

Glorious moments of Bangladesh cricket team in 2015

Let’s cherish the unforgettable moments of the most successful year in the history of Bangladesh cricket team.

June 25, 2015
June 25, 2015

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas confirmed as ICC president

Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas assumed role of International Cricket Council (ICC) president.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Pakistan, Bangladesh fans call BCCI, sing 'mauka mauka'

The calm at the BCCI office was shattered by the constant ringing of the landlines as fans from Pakistan and Bangladesh calls after team India lost in the quarterfinals against Australia, reports Indian Express.

March 28, 2015
March 28, 2015

Aussie skipper Michael Clarke to quit ODIs after World Cup final

Aussie captain Clarke announces the New Zealand-Australia Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne will be his final ODI.