World Cup 2023

Will WC probe report see light of day?

The 2023 ODI World Cup ended three months ago, with Bangladesh suffering their worst outing in the event since 2003. It led to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) forming a three-member committee to assess the performances of the Tigers, but will the report see the light of the day?

BCB waiting for Shakib over captaincy decision

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) seems to be uncertain about finding the next long-time skipper of the national side even more than a month after the World Cup 2023.

Shami tells ex-Pakistan players to ‘mend their ways’

"You are continuing to create controversy by saying that they (Indian bowlers) are getting a different colour ball, different company’s ball. Please, mend your ways.”

Bangladesh win the DRS battle in World Cup

Bangladesh players fell behind in most of the metrics in a torrid run in the recently concluded ICC World Cup but there was one aspect where they were right up there.

Rohit admits India 'not good enough' after World Cup final loss

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted his team were "not good enough" after slumping to a six-wicket loss to Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

'Not in million years': Head stunned by World Cup heroics

Travis Head hailed his "amazing day" as he smashed a World Cup final century and grabbed a spectacular diving catch to inspire Australia to a six-wicket win over India on Sunday.

Head breaks India hearts

Opener Travis Head hit a sparkling 137 to power Australia to a record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket win over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

Ice-cool Aussies show character

The Australian cricket team's uncanny ability to turn up at their very best when the stakes are the highest was on full display in the final of the ICC World Cup against India on Sunday.

Cummins says leading Australia to World Cup title 'pinnacle in cricket'

Pat Cummins said captaining Australia to World Cup title glory was the "pinnacle in cricket" after his side dashed the dreams of tournament hosts India with a six-wicket win in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

'It's over': England coach Mott throws in towel

England's hopes of retaining their World Cup crown are over and they will be playing for pride in the rest of the tournament, coach Matthew Mott said after Thursday's humbling eight-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka left the holders ninth in the standings.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Taskin wants to play on by ‘managing’ shoulder injury

Bangladesh ace paceman Taskin Ahmed said that he will have to manage his shoulder injury going forward. The speedster missed the last two World Cup matches against India and South Africa.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Cummins hails 'rare' Starc talent for World Cup wicket record

Australia captain Pat Cummins on Friday hailed fast bowler Mitchell Starc as a "rare" talent for his record of taking a wicket in every World Cup match he has played.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Bavuma returns for South Africa as Pakistan opt to bat

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in Chennai today.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Shakib’s World Cup break did not affect the team, says Taskin

Shakib had come back to Dhaka on October 25th, a day after Bangladesh’s defeat to South Africa left the team’s semi-final dreams on the brink of being extinguished. The ODI skipper yesterday re-joined the side at Kolkata after completing two sessions with his mentor Nazmul Abedeen Fahim at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium indoor nets.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Buttler's men latest England team to struggle with World Cup defence

England are certainly doing their best to prove their arch-rivals' point at the World Cup in India.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

De Kock bowing out his own way

De Kock is currently the tournament's leading batter with 407 runs, including three hundreds, from just five matches at an average of over 81 heading into South Africa's game against Pakistan in Chennai on Friday.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Long way short of our best: Buttler

Defending world champions England's hope of clearing the group stage of the ongoing World Cup was all but dashed when Sri Lanka claimed a dominating eight-wicket victory at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru yesterday.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Pakistan believe 'miracles can happen'

If Pakistan envisage reaching the semifinals at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup then they simply must find their best form and defeat a surging South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Sri Lanka's Theekshana says England 'underestimated' us

Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana on Thursday said defending champions England "underestimated" his team in their key  World Cup clash.