ODI World Cup 2023
‘I felt Hathurusingha wanted to do a bit of dictatorship’
In Bangladesh cricket, team director appears to be a role only required in away series or major tournaments. Thus, Khaled Mahmud is now a former team director. He saw how the team fared in last year's ODI World Cup. The former national team captain in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi, talked about recent controversy regarding things said in the World Cup probe report, his own role and about head coach Chandika Hathurusingha.
'Don’t see anything coming to an end'
Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is entering a new chapter in his life as he is contesting in the national polls from Magura-1. For Shakib, cricket will have to take a backseat for a while. Still new to his political career, he was not keen on some of the hard questions on both politics and cricket. However, during an interview with Abdullah Al Mehdi of The Daily Star, Shakib did say things that somewhat contradicted his original stance about not featuring in the next ODI World Cup and the national team captaincy issue, which gained steam as of late with many suggesting a change in leadership, especially since Najmul Hossain Shanto did bring promising results in his short stint as an an interim skipper.
Cricket almost came full circle, but Australia had something to say
All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.
'Let me sleep': India fans heartbroken after defeat
Having braved the long, colourful and festive queues for hours early Sunday to get into the ground, many started leaving the stadium in droves by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious.
Gilchrist hails Australia's 'finest' World Cup triumph
"To win another World Cup in the manner and circumstance they have is one of the finest victories in our sporting history I reckon."
Here's how to watch the IND v AUS final online
As the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 reaches its climax today, 19 November, the much-awaited final between India and Australia is currently unfolding in India, captivating cricket enthusiasts around the globe. This high-octane match represents the pinnacle of international cricket, featuring two of the sport's most accomplished teams.
Head powers Australia to sixth World Cup title
India posted 240 runs after being sent into bat first
Sleepless India fans ready for title clash
Drivers honked at fans blocking roads, shouting slogans and bargaining with roadside hawkers hours before the Sunday afternoon finale between the cricket-crazy hosts and the game's traditional powerhouse Australia.
No looking back for India 'team man' Shami
The hosts take on Australia in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday with Shami on top of the tournament bowling chart, taking 23 wickets in six matches
Gill retires hurt after scoring 79
In the middle of the 23rd over, after managing a single, Gill went down and had to receive treatment. He scored 79 off 65 balls.
World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach
Dinesh Lad, a former railway worker and cricketer, has helped mould dozens of players during a 30-year coaching career, including Rohit and India team-mate Shardul Thakur.
BCB cannot just sit on WC debacle
Bangladesh cricket team returned home yesterday after a disastrous World Cup campaign in India where they were eliminated from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins.
Akram blasts 'faulty Pakistan cricket system' for dismal WC performance
The 1992 champions failed to make the semifinals of the show-piece event in India, finishing their campaign with their fifth defeat in nine matches.
Marsh thanks Aussie leaders for allowing him to send off ‘Pop’
An emotional Mitch Marsh revealed his gratitude to Australia team leaders for permitting him compassionate leave during the mega event, allowing him to send off his beloved 'Pop' following his death last week.
'It is easy to give advice on TV': Babar Azam blasts critics
"If someone has to give me advice, everyone has my number. It is easy to give advice on TV. If you want to give me some advice, you can message me."
South Africa will ride on 'must-win mindset' in semifinal
They head into the last-four with a record of seven victories in nine matches, having lost to India and, surprisingly, the Netherlands.
New Zealand bowl out Sri Lanka for 171
Sri Lanka slipped to 128-9 before Maheesh Theekshana hit an unbeaten 38 and frustrated the Kiwi bowlers in a 10th-wicket stand of 43 with Dilshan Madushanka, who made 19, before the innings folded in 46.4 overs.
Hazlewood expects Maxwell to face Bangladesh
Maxwell suffered the excruciating pain of all body cramps at Wankhede Stadium as he scored an unbeaten double century that has been hailed as the greatest one-day international innings of all time by cricketing luminaries.
Australia defeat 'bitter pill to swallow', says Trott
"To give a person like Maxwell a chance, he's going to run with it," said Trott.