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.
We have to look forward, says Bangladesh team director Sujon
“I request everybody to keep faith in this team. We have a very exciting team with a blend of youth and experience. We have a dream and we have to materialise it. I believe everybody will try their best to uplift the image of the country,” said Khaled Mahmud.
Tamim will reveal everything today
The Tigers are scheduled to fly out for India at 4:00pm.
Babar Azam expects support from India fans in World Cup
Indian ministries have yet to approve visas for spectators hoping to attend the seven week mega-event starting October 5, according to Pakistan media reports
Visas issued for Pakistan team for World Cup in India
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had written to the governing body complaining about a visa delay which, it said, had disrupted the team's preparation for the showpiece event across the border
Iyer sees flexibility as key trait for hopes of India spot
The stylish right-hander, who delivered a match-winning century in Sunday's second one-dayer against Australia, had pretty much nailed down the number four position until suffering a lower back injury in March that required surgery
Pakistan replace injured Naseem with Hasan Ali for World Cup
Hasan, 29, was player of the tournament when Pakistan won the ICC Champions Trophy in 2017, but lost his place as Naseem, Haris Rauf and Shaheen Shah Afridi formed the main pace attack.
‘Kuldeep is a guy with a special skill set’
Kuldeep Yadav has been in a rich vein of form over the last few months. Recently, he was named the Player of the Series in the Asia Cup, where he picked nine wickets at an average of 11.44. This included a 5/25 against Pakistan in a record win by 228 runs.
India celebrates World Cup 'booster shot' after SL 'battered'
"Siraj's dream spell ended India's five-year title drought," The Times of India wrote
Shoaib praises ‘dangerous’ India after Asia Cup triumph
India started the Asia Cup as underdogs, Shoaib Akhtar said, but their transformation during the campaign has now convinced him that “they could be the most dangerous side in the World Cup”
Crushing India loss a 'wake-up call', says Silverwood
"Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters.