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 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Taskin a good fast bowler across conditions: India bowling coach 

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has praised Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed’s ability to churn our performances in across different conditions ahead of the ICC World Cup encounter between the two sides in Pune on Wednesday.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

India glad to have 'top-gun' Bumrah firing again

The return of India "top-gun" Jasprit Bumrah for the World Cup could not come soon enough for bowling coach Paras Mhambrey as he hailed the paceman's strong start to the hosts' campaign.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Afghanistan 'matchwinner' Gurbaz backed to stun New Zealand

Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest shocks in the history of the tournament when they defeated defending champions England by 69 runs in New Delhi on Sunday. That victory was set up by Gurbaz's 57-ball 80, laced with eight boundaries and four sixes.

October 18, 2023
October 18, 2023

Netherlands have semifinals in mind, says Edwards

The only non-test playing nation in the tournament pulled off a major upset against the previously unbeaten South Africa, earning a famous victory a year after beating the Proteas in the T20 World Cup.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Edwards, Van der Merwe take Dutch to 245 against South Africa

Captain Scott Edwards smashed an undefeated 78 while Roelof van der Merwe returned to stun his homeland with a late cameo as the Netherlands made a fighting 245-8 against South Africa in the World Cup on Tuesday.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Hey, you’re here!: Rohit surprised to see Tiger Shoaib in Pune

Among the fans, Rohit spotted a familiar face in Shoaib, rolled down the window of his car and said, ‘Arey tu yaha agaya (Hey, you’re here!).”

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Pakistan pace ace Shaheen laid low by fever

Star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been laid low by fever, Pakistan media reported Tuesday, in a worrying blow for the team ahead of a key World Cup clash with Australia.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Afghanistan's Gurbaz reprimanded for Code of Conduct breach

Afghanistan's famous upset victory over England at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been soured with news that opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the match.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Cummins & Co not bothered by outside noise

Cummins put his critics in their place in Lucknow, dismissing both Sri Lanka openers Pathum Nissanka (61) and Kusal Perera (78) after they had put on 125 for the first wicket.

October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023

Shakib doubtful for India game

A member of the Bangladesh team management on Monday finally talked to the media about skipper Shakib Al Hasan’s latest injury concern but still could not present a clear picture regarding the matter.