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 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Mushfiqur hurt in training 

Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim left the nets after suffering a blow on his hand while batting in a training session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Bangladesh 'have no choice' over playing in Delhi pollution

The Indian capital -- which has a population of 30 million -- once again ranked as the world's most polluted city Sunday, according to monitoring firm IQAir.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Hathurusingha takes blame for Bangladesh's failure

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha told a press conference in New Delhi today that his ‘actual work’ with the team will begin after the World Cup.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

India bat in top-of-the-table clash

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first in a top-of-the-table clash of the World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Tigers can't hide gloom behind the masks

The morale of the Bangladesh cricket team ahead of the Sri Lanka game can be easily judged from the body language in the first training session in Delhi on Saturday as there was hardly any enthusiasm among the players at the outer nets of the Arun Jaitley stadium.

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

India clash no choking matter for Bavuma

South Africa, yet to lift one-day international cricket's showpiece trophy, have often been the authors of their own downfall

November 5, 2023
November 5, 2023

Pakistan 'something special', says Williamson

"We saw something special today from Pakistan," said Williamson whose team have now lost four games in a row after starting the tournament with four wins.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Fakhar Zaman happy it's 'do-or-die' for Pakistan

Zaman on Saturday clubbed 11 sixes and eight fours in an undefeated 126 as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-hit match where initially they had been set 402 to win.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Zaman hits maiden World Cup century to give Pakistan hope

Zaman was undefeated on 106 while skipper Babar Azam was 47 not out as Pakistan reached 160-1 in the 22nd over when rain halted play.

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

After Bangladesh, Sri Lanka cancel practice over filthy Delhi air

New Delhi topped a real-time list of the world's most polluted cities compiled by Swiss group IQAir, which put the city's air quality index (AQI) at 640 in the "hazardous" category on Friday.