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 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Zampa helps Australia dismiss Sri Lanka for 209

 The game has been delayed due to rain, preceded by overwhelming wind around.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

‘Shakib wants to play against India, but it depends on his fitness’

Team director Khaled Mahmud informed that the champion cricketer is currently feeling 'no pain'. 

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Waqar tells Shaheen to copy Bumrah blueprint

Shaheen is struggling with his pace and fitness and has been unimpressive in all three games at the World Cup where his four wickets have come at a cost of 139 runs.

October 16, 2023
October 16, 2023

Mendis vows to conquer 'personal weakness'

Mendis is his country's marathon man, making 76 and 122 in the two defeats to South Africa and Pakistan.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

‘Shaheen Shah Afridi is not Wasim Akram’

“What a waste of opportunity on a great batting wicket. Disappointed. Very disappointed," said former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on X, formerly Twitter.

October 15, 2023
October 15, 2023

'Never thought I'd play at World Cup'

"To be honest I never thought that I would play a World Cup because I have come from so low (background)," Hyderabad native Siraj, son of an auto-rickshaw driver, told reporters.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Gill '99 percent' ready for Pakistan clash

Gill missed the team's opening two victories but is likely to take the field at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

'Nice to tick it off,' says Boult after 200th ODI wicket

Boult, 34, reached the personal landmark when he dismissed Towhid Hridoy, caught at extra cover by Mitchell Santner for 13, in the 38th over.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Turner or not, Boult not taking Tigers lightly

Does a Chepauk turner favour Bangladesh? That would be the question fans and the Tigers’ cricket fraternity are wondering about the most ahead of Bangladesh’s World Cup game against New Zealand today at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. The match is slated to begin at 2:30 PM (Bangladesh Time).

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Indo-Pak hysteria grips Ahmedabad

Quite a few of the hospitals have seen a sudden influx of patients booked in for check-ups involving a night's stay to coincide with the most anticipated match of the World Cup.