ICC World Cup
The ODI bubble bursts in 2023
2023 has been Bangladesh's busiest ever year in ODIs. They have played 32 matches as part of six bilateral series – four at home and two away– and taken part in the Asia Cup in August-September and the ICC World Cup in October-November.
'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success
From pickup games in dusty parks or narrow alleys to high-intensity training at well-kitted academies, young Afghans have cricket fever -- a trend spiked by the surprise performance of the Afghan national team at the recent ODI World Cup.
Fakhar Zaman happy it's 'do-or-die' for Pakistan
Zaman on Saturday clubbed 11 sixes and eight fours in an undefeated 126 as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-hit match where initially they had been set 402 to win.
Delhi weather adds to misery
Bangladesh’s struggle in the ongoing ICC World Cup seems to be a never-ending saga, both on and off the field.
'Timid' Pakistan search for ways to revive World Cup campaign
Pakistan could not break their India jinx in the 50-overs World Cup on Saturday but more than their seven-wicket defeat by the arch-rivals, it was the manner in which they lost that is troubling the 1992 champions.
Kane Williamson's WC hopes in doubt with fractured thumb
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the team's immediate World Cup matches with a fractured thumb, but head coach Gary Stead is optimistic the batter will be back in action at some stage of the tournament.
Rohit Sharma sends Pakistan to bat in Ahmedabad
India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first in their highly-anticipated clash of the World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.
Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons
Chasing 273 for victory, Rohit tore into the opposition attack at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Pakistan believed in target chase, says Rizwan
Rizwan scored 131 not out and in the company of opener Abdullah Shafique (113) set the platform for chasing a daunting 345-run target with 10 balls to spare.
Tigers warm up against Sri Lanka today
The match will start at 2.30pm Bangladesh Standard Time.
Sri Lanka's rising stars dream of emulating class of 1996
Both aged 20, fast bowler Pathirana and all-rounder Wellalage are undeterred by facing childhood heroes at the tournament that opens on October 5
Rashid spin holds key for Afghanistan at World Cup
Rashid believes the more spin-friendly Indian wickets at this World Cup will give him the stage to shine and he hopes he can inspire the next generation of Afghan cricketers.
'Thick skin': Bangladesh's WC umpire's secret for success
Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid, set to become the first Bangladeshi to umpire a World Cup match, said his breakthrough appointment was due to years of facing negative commentary with quiet determination.
Shakib blames Tamim for series defeat against Afghanistan
The all-rounder, during the second part of his interview with T Sports, said that he saw for the first time in his life that a captain announced his retirement after playing the first game of a series.
'He even wore cricket pads in bed': How Shaheen rose to greatness
"I used to come home after training and he would take my pads and somehow wear them to bed," said elder brother Riaz, a decent player himself with one Test cap to his name.
'I feel like I've come into this World Cup nice'
The hosts took the three-match series 2-1 but Australia finish on a high ahead of the World Cup starting October 5 in India
Team comes first for Shakib
He also said why taking Tamim would have been a difficult proposition for him. “When I don’t know whether someone is playing the third game or the seventh game and I will only know in the morning of the game, then it’s difficult for me to select the team.
‘Nasty game, not injury, behind my exclusion’
A day after being excluded from the World Cup squad on fitness grounds, Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal said that a nasty game, not injury concerns, played a key role in his last-minute omission.
Don't want to be part of these dirty games: Tamim
Former ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal revealed he opted out of the World Cup due to unfair treatment that he received from a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official.