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Tigers, Shakib Al Hasan outshine big nations

Bangladesh may still be some way from even reaching the semi-finals of the 2019 Cricket World Cup but they are definitely looking like the best of the rest with their batting and bowling.Bangladesh, a full member of the exclusive test nations club only since the turn of the Millennium, will...

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Afghans’ fairytale runs into harsh reality of WC

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, June 18 (AFP): Upsets have long been a part of the World Cup whether it was Sri Lanka, then a non-Test nation, beating India back in 1979, Zimbabwe seeing off Australia in 1983 or Ireland defeating Pakistan in 2007.But the chances of Afghanistan joining that proud list...

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Morgan hits world record 17 sixes in an ODI innings

MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, June 18 (Agencies): England captain Eoin Morgan set a new world record for the most sixes in a one-day international innings, with 17 in his 148 against Afghanistan during a World Cup match at Old Trafford on Tuesday.Morgan's tally surpassed the record of 16 previously shared by...

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South Africa look to keep semis hopes alive against New Zealand today

BIRMINGHAM, June 18 (Agencies): After registering their first win of the ongoing World Cup against Afghanistan, South Africa will look to keep their hopes of qualifying for the semis alive when they face unbeaten New Zealand in their sixth fixture at Edgbaston on Wednesday.After losing their first three matches, Proteas...

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Tigers need to roar against Aussie today

NOTTINGHAM, June 19 (Agencies): Bangladesh are heading into Thursday's match against defending champions Australia to keep their semi-finals dream alive.Losing the game at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, will almost end their chance of securing a place among the top four teams after the league stage.While Australia have so far secured eight...

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Dead rubbers loom large as semis race narrows further

Cricket World Cup organisers face a second half of the tournament plagued with potential dead rubbers with the race for semifinals seemingly down to five, reports https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport.Australia, India, New Zealand and England already appear likely to be semi-finals bound, while Bangladesh could still mount a late charge after their seven-wicket...

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BD's long history of WC giant killings

Bangladesh are no strangers to upsetting the apple cart at the World Cup, which could worry an Australian side yet to fire on all cylinders reports https://www.foxsports.com.au/cricket.Ahead of today's (Thursday) match, take a look at Bangladesh's biggest World Cup win:First big scalp, Pakistan 1999Bangladesh had beaten Scotland earlier in the...

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Rashid becomes most expensive bowler in World Cup history

MANCHESTER, June 19 (PTI): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan endured on Tuesday the ignominy of becoming the most expensive bowler in World Cup history during their match against hosts England at Old Trafford here.Rashid Khan, the world's No.3 ODI bowler, leaked 110 runs off nine overs as England racked up a...

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New format kills excitement of World Cup 2019

When the International Cricket Council (ICC) had announced that the 2019 edition of the 50-over World Cup will be played in a round-robin format consisting of only the top 10 teams, a lot of questions were raised. After all, restricting an event like the World Cup to just 10 teams...

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Australia's David Warner

Australia's David Warner celebrating his century during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, central England on Thursday — AFP

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Memories of failure in World Cups to haunt South Africa for long

FE Sports DeskSouth African supporters are experienced when it comes to dealing with Cricket World Cup heartache, but even they will be left scratching their heads after the failures of 2019. A day after its 20th anniversary, the performance of the rainbow nation against New Zealand paints a grim picture...

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Sri Lanka face tough battle against England today

LEEDS, June 20 (Agencies): England will lock horns with Sri Lanka in their next World Cup 2019 league encounter at Headingley on Friday. England are currently placed at the second position on points table, below New Zealand who remained unbeaten after a close win against South Africa at Edgbaston on...

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Rains haven't dampened sponsors' spirit

The four abandoned World Cup cricket matches at England due to rains may have disappointed audiences world over, but sponsors and advertisers are not feeling unhappy or worried about it, a top ICC official said."All the feedback we have been getting is that brands that have partnered us are exceptionally...

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Tigers' road to semifinals now uncertain

Australia defeated Bangladesh by 48 runs in their World Cup league match at Trent Bridge on Thursday to go top of the 10-team table. While Australia take top spot with five wins and one loss, Bangladesh remain in sixth position with five points from six matches.Bangladesh are two points behind...

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India take on winless Afghanistan today

SOUTHAMPTON, June 21 (Agencies): An injury-hit India take on minnows Afghanistan in the World Cup 2019 clash at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Saturday. Rishabh Pant, who was designated as Team India reserve, made it to the squad following opener Shikhar Dhawan's injury and could add firepower to the...

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