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.

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

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. 

November 12, 2023
November 12, 2023

‘There is no real right and wrong’: Dravid on timed out dismissal

“You can debate whether we have to stick to the rules as they are. Or you have to sometimes give a little leeway for a little bit of spirit of cricket. And there'll be people on both sides of the camp."

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

England defeat Pakistan by 93 runs

Ben Stokes (84), Joe Root (60) and Jonny Bairstow (59) steered them to 337-9 before Pakistan were dismissed for 244 in the 44th over.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Marsh glad as Bangladesh hundred follows 'negative 50'

"It's always a great honour to score a hundred, but I was pretty cooked to be honest," said Marsh, now batting at number three.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Shanto rues two run outs after Australia defeat

"The two run-outs were crucial," said Shanto, who captained Bangladesh after Shakib Al Hasan's finger injury forced him out of the game. 

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

New Zealand qualify for semifinals

New Zealand will face hosts India in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday with Australia and South Africa clashing in Kolkata 24 hours later.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Only Liton can unlock his potential, says Sriram

"I think Liton’s got to battle with himself,” Sriram told The Daily Star before the team’s match against Australia today.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Stokes and Root punish Pakistan as England make 337-9

Ben Stokes scored 84 in what is likely to be his last one-day international as England made 337-9 against Pakistan in the World Cup at Kolkata on Saturday.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Not converting starts to centuries hurt Bangladesh in WC, says Sriram

“The batters failed to convert their starts. That will be the biggest learning that everybody would take out of this World Cup,” Sriram told The Daily Star before the Australia match

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Bangladesh end World Cup campaign with heavy defeat

Bangladesh managed to post 306 for eight after being sent into bat first.