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Tigers return to practice after five days’ break

Bangladesh returned to training on Sunday after a five-day break as they gear up to take on India in a crucial game on July 2 at the Edgbaston In Birmingham, reports BSS.Following their 62-run win over Afghanistan on June 24, the team management decided to give the players some time...

Shami claims his first five-wicket haul in ODIs

Mohammed Shami was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking his maiden five-wicket haul in One-Day International (ODI) cricket in the India vs England World Cup 2019 match in Birmingham on Sunday, reports NDTV. Despite being a touch expensive, Mohammed Shami dismissed England's centurion Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, skipper...

England's Jonny Bairstow

England's Jonny Bairstow celebrating after scoring a century during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday — AFP

It’s now or never for Tigers as they face India today

The wait is over for the next match of Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales as the Tigers are set to take on India at Edgbaston in Birmingham today (Tuesday), reports UNB. Bangladesh has no other alternative to qualify for the semifinals but to...

BD have to pass through difficult route to secure a semis berth

India endured a loss to England on Sunday, and it dimmed the chance of Bangladesh to qualify for the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men's World Cup in England and Wales.Meanwhile, England's win against India means that Sri Lanka are out. Even if they win their two remaining matches and...

India’s start, finish against England raise questions

India lost to England by 31 runs at Edgbaston on Sunday. It was the first defeat for Virat Kohli and Co in their seven matches of the 2019 ICC World Cup so far. Though India's chances for the semi-finals stay bright despite the loss, thanks to their 11 points, England...

1st innings puzzle in WC 2019

Is there some secret wisdom behind the famous piece of advice variously credited to Aussie greats Don Bradman, Greg Chappell and Shane Warne: "If you win the toss, bat. If you are in doubt, think about it, then bat. If you have very big doubts, consult a colleague, then bat?"...

Mustafiz 2nd Bangladeshi bowler to record five-wicket haul

Bangladeshi left-arm medium pacer Mustafizur Rahman became the second Bangladeshi bowler to grab five wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup after Shakib Al Hasan, reports UNB.Shakib emerged as the first Bangladeshi bowler to record a five-wicket haul. His feat came during the match against Afghanistan in the current edition...

England, New Zealand look to seize WC destiny today

CHESTER-LE-STREET, United Kingdom, July 02 (AFP): England and New Zealand head into their final World Cup group match on Wednesday, each knowing that a win would see them into the semi-finals.Even a defeat would not spell the end of either team's chances of emerging as one of the top four...

Rohit becomes 2nd batsman to hit four centuries in a WC

BIRMINGHAM, July 02 (Agencies): India opener Rohit Sharma became only the 2nd batsman after Sri Lankan batting legend Kumar Sangakkara to score 4 hundreds in a single edition of the World Cup. Rohit now has 26 hundreds in one-day internationals.Rohit Sharma is now joint second in the list of most...

Tamim Iqbal joins elite ODI list for BD

NEW DELHI, July 02 (Hindustan Times): Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal has added a fresh feather into his already illustrious cap when he took to the field against India in their ICC?World Cup 2019 group stage match at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. Tamim became only the fourth cricketer from his...

How the British forged first Indian cricket team

Cricket, it has famously been said, is an Indian game accidentally invented by the English.By a curious historical irony, a sport that was the exclusive preserve of colonial elite is now the national passion of the formerly colonised. What is equally extraordinary is that India has become world cricket's sole...

Shakib first player to score 500 runs, bag 10-wkt in WC history

BIRMINGHAM, July 03 (Agencies): Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the first cricketer in the history of the World Cup to score 500-plus runs and also claim more than 10 wickets in a single edition of the showpiece event.After his innings of 66 against India on Tuesday, Shakib was placed...

England's Jonny Bairstow celebrating

England's Jonny Bairstow celebrating after scoring a century during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match against New Zealand at the Riverside Ground, in Chester-le-Street, northeast England on Wednesday — Internet

How extreme pace is making a mark at World Cup 2019

The group stage of World Cup 2019 is about to end and it has produced some exciting cricket so far. Though rain played spoilsport on quite a few occasions, there was no shortage of fun and excitement. In a format dominated by batsmen, bowlers have had a fair share of...