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 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

India's Gill fastest to 2,000 runs in ODI cricket

India opener Shubman Gill on Sunday bettered Hashim Amla's record to become the fastest batsman to reach 2,000 runs in ODI cricket during the World Cup match against New Zealand.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

England's Topley ruled out of World Cup after fracturing finger

 England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Mitchell hundred propels New Zealand to 273 against India

Daryl Mitchell hit a sparkling century to guide New Zealand to 273 all out against India in Sunday's top-of-the-table World Cup clash between two unbeaten teams.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

New Zealand hit back after losing openers against India

Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell hit back in an attacking stand after New Zealand lost their openers early against fellow unbeaten India in Sunday's top-of-the-table World Cup clash.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Three reasons why it's all gone wrong for England at the World Cup

Reigning champions England have lost three of their opening four World Cup matches, with Saturday's 229-run thrashing by South Africa in Mumbai their heaviest one-day international defeat.

October 22, 2023
October 22, 2023

Babar should take the leaf out of Kohli’s book, says Intikhab

After winning their opening games against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, Pakistan lost two in a row with the Australia setback coming after they were completely outplayed by India last weekend.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Pakistan 'put arms around' Mir after catch blunder, says Morkel

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Saturday said the whole team will "put their arms around" Usama Mir after his dropped catch opened the doors for Australia to clinch a crucial World Cup victory.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

S Africa wary of Stokes 'x-factor'

Both teams have excellent hitters in their top six, with the return of Ben Stokes from injury a big plus for England.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Warner blocked by 'bison' in World Cup escape

The 36-year-old left-hander was dropped by Usama Mir in the fifth over of the match off Shaheen Shah Afridi with his score only on 10 and Australia 22 without loss.

October 20, 2023
October 20, 2023

Butter-fingered Pakistan back in drop zone against Australia

In the 2021 Twenty20 World Cup semi-final in Dubai, Pakistan's Hasan Ali dropped Matthew Wade at deep mid-wicket when Australia needed 22 off the last two overs.