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.
Maharaj, Magala included in South Africa's World Cup squad
Coach Rob Walter has included only seven players with past World Cup experience as South Africa seek to lift a trophy that has eluded them in oftentimes bizarre circumstances since they made their debut in 1992
Williamson set to captain NZ in World Cup
Williamson has scored more than 6,500 runs in one-day international cricket and led New Zealand in their nail-biting defeat by England in the 2019 World Cup final.
Maxwell suffers ankle injury at training
Maxwell aggravated his ankle at training ahead of Australia's T20I series against South Africa on Wednesday and will now fly home to be alongside his wife as they await the birth of their first child.
New Zealand give Williamson two weeks to prove WC fitness
The batsman tore the cruciate ligaments in his right knee playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League in April
Liton has his work cut out to recover consistency
Despite not being completely out of runs, the manner of Liton's dismissals over the past few months have been a concern for the Bangladesh team management. With major tournaments such as Asia Cup and the World Cup to come, Liton's form is a big area of dependency for the Tigers as a strong start from the top-order is required when wickets favour batters.
Top ODI ranking within sight for Pakistan
That would prove a huge boost for Pakistan on the eve of this year's 50-over showcase, with Babar's side among the favourites to claim a second World Cup title in India this year.
Tigers to face Sri Lanka and England in WC warm-ups
Bangladesh will play two official warm-up games in Guwahati before starting their ICC World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on October 7.
New Zealand add Bell, Foster in coaching ranks
New Zealand Cricket said that head coach Gary Stead will be rested for their two Tests in Bangladesh this December
Contrasting scenarios for men and women’s Asian Games preparation
While the women's side have been undergoing camp in Sylhet as part of their preparations for the Asian Games in September, the men's side still have to contend with fragmentation brought on by the Asia Cup and the World Cup assignments for the national team.
'Time to show how good we are'
"We are a very good team and we are playing really very well in the white-ball format, so now it's time to show everyone how good we are," Shakib said.