ICC World Cup 2023
Towhid Hridoy: The adaptable prodigy
‘You couldn’t hit one boundary!’. In the 2022 BPL final, Towhid Hridoy of the Fortune Barishal was on strike against Comilla Victorians pacer Shohidul Islam for the last three balls of the match with his side seven runs away from victory.
T20 WC ‘preparation ongoing’ sans solving pending issues
The Tigers' performance in the 50-over World Cup in India was nothing but shambolic, and their elimination from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins had placed the Nazmul Hassan Papon-led board on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism.
Sri Lanka seek boost against Zimbabwe
Sri Lanka's white ball series against Zimbabwe starting at the weekend is a chance for the team to show improvement after last year's dismal World Cup campaign, skipper Kusal Mendis said Friday.
'I had no idea how to come back from this':Rohit breaks silence after WC final loss
India captain Rohit Sharma has spoken out for the first time since his side suffered defeat in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Final against Australia.
Taskin begins long rehab with four-week rest
Taskin Ahmed had been suffering from a shoulder injury since Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa last year and the injury flared up during the World Cup in India. The BCB has now decided to go for conservative treatment for Taskin and give him rest for four weeks.
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-
Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal
There remains a heavy cloud cover but despite rain threats looming, the toss took place at the scheduled time.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
‘Morons’: Gavaskar takes a swipe at WC semifinal pitch critics
India legend Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at critics who claimed that the pitch of the first World Cup semifinal between hosts India and New Zealand had been changed without the consent of the ICC and at the behest of the BCCI.
Semifinal hopes finally over for Tigers with Pakistan loss
Another Sorry display with the bat saw Bangladesh get bundled out for 204 after opting to bat first against Pakistan in their ICC World Cup encounter at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
Towhid returns as Bangladesh bat first against Pakistan
Bangladesh have made just one change, bringing in batter Towhid Hridoy in place of Mahedi Hasan in a bid to strengthen the fragile batting line-up.
Race to semis: India lead way, Afghans emerge as wild cards
All 10 teams are still just about in the hunt to claim a place in the knockout stages, with no team yet to be mathematically eliminated – even defending champions England.
Trott proud as Afghanistan no longer 'rock up and it's left to luck'
Afghanistan's run-chases in their last two wins have seen them bat with the composure that was a hallmark of Trott's career.
Sehwag takes a dig at Tigers as Afghan campaign gathers steam
Afghanistan, who registered one win in the 2015 World Cup and none in 2019, now have an outright chance of making the last four in India.
Afghanistan ease past Sri Lanka
A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup.
Tigers look to arrest further slide
Bangladesh and Pakistan are almost in a similar situation in the World Cup as both teams lock horns with each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today in hopes of keeping their slim semifinal hopes alive.
‘I want to perform as well’
Shakib came under criticism for leaving the side after the defeat to South Africa while team management also came under fire for allowing the skipper to leave on his own in the middle of such a big tournament. Shakib’s tournament with the bat has been well below the high standards he had set for himself.
Afghanistan field first against SL in crucial WC match
The winner of today’s match will take the fifth spot in the points-table, two points behind No.4 Australia.
Indian pace attack best in the world: Akram
Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram heaped praises on the lethal Indian pace attack, dubbing them the best in the world right now