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.
This is as bad as it gets: Shakib
Chasing 230, Bangladesh got bundled out for a mere 142, suffering their fifth straight defeat in the tournament.
Bangladesh lose by 87 runs against Netherlands
Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards scored his second fifty of the tournament to help his side post 229 in their World Cup encounter against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Bangladesh asked to bowl at Eden
The Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in their sixth World Cup fixture at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.
New Zealand opt to field against Australia
New Zealand won the toss and elected to field in their World Cup game against Australia at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala today.
'Adaptable, vital' Santner set for 100th ODI at World Cup
The 31-year-old left-arm spinner has claimed 12 wickets in five matches so far to be one behind Adam Zampa of Australia.
'Pakistan have not put together the perfect game yet'
Pakistan made a below-par 270 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium but fought back through their bowlers later, only to go down by a wicket in a thrilling contest.
Statbox: Bangladesh vs Netherlands
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have faced each other twice in ODIs. It’s a 1-1 head-to-head record as both teams have a solitary win. In World Cups, Bangladesh won the only meeting between the two sides in the 2011 edition of the tournament.
Australia target victory over New Zealand 'mates'
Australia skipper Pat Cummins believes Saturday's World Cup clash with New Zealand will be a battle between "mates" as the push for semi-final places enters a critical phase.
Trans-Tasman rivalry: Latham wary of 'Australia we know'
Five-times champions Australia started this edition with consecutive defeats, by unbeaten hosts India and title contenders South Africa.
Can Kolkata-boost uplift Tigers?
Bangladesh's Kolkata chapter of this World Cup could not have come at a better time with the Tigers, desperately needing a win to keep their slim semifinal hopes alive, hoping for an uplift in their mood after losing four of their five encounters.