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.
Crestfallen England aim to ‘win and win well’
England's title defence has not gone as planned but the reigning champions still have plenty to play for during their final two matches of the ongoing ICC World Cup. The defending champions will take on the Netherlands in their penultimate match of the tournament at the MCA International Stadium in Pune today.
Tigers’ closing act to be sans Shakib
Bangladesh team sans skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das reached Pune yesterday, a day after they broke a six-match losing streak in the ICC World Cup by clinching a thrilling three-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in New Delhi.
Magical Maxwell pulls off miracle in Mumbai
Glenn Maxwell fought through cramps to smash an unbeaten 201 off 128 balls, single-handedly guiding Australia to an improbable three-wicket win over Afghanistan in a World Cup match on Tuesday and sealing the team’s spot in the semi-finals.
‘Maxi was just out of this world’
Glenn Maxwell's stunning 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as the five-time champions snatched a sensational three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Incredible Maxwell takes Australia to improbable win
Glenn Maxwell's phenomenal 201 not out guided Australia into the semi-finals of the World Cup as they snatched a stunning three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan on Tuesday.
Shakib Al Hasan ruled out of World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan suffered an injury to his left Index finger while batting against Sri Lanka
Mathews dismissal 100% fair: Towhid
“Personally, I feel it was 100 percent fair and we all were in agreement to take the wicket. Because it’s in the rules,” Towhid told reporters on Monday night
Mathews demands 'justice' after controversial timed out dismissal
"This is clear cheating, I want justice," Mathews said in another post.
Afghanistan 'here to fight' for World Cup semifinal
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi insisted his side still had plenty of "fight" left in them ahead of a crunch World Cup clash with Australia in Mumbai on Tuesday.
Shakib wins the less significant ‘war’
However, the impact of the victory was overshadowed by what had transpired in a smog-choked Delhi.