Afghanistan, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, had definite highs in the tournament with two of their four wins coming against defending champions England and former winners Pakistan.

There was ample confusion and controversies even before Bangladesh boarded their India-bound flight for the ICC World Cup campaign and, as the Tigers prepare to face Australia today in Pune to conclude their disastrous show in the apex event, the scenario remains much the same.

Paceman Lockie Ferguson said New Zealand would head into a likely World Cup semifinal against India charged with confidence after snapping a four-match losing streak against Sri Lanka in their last round-robin clash on Thursday.

Bangladesh moved to sixth on the ICC Women’s Championship standings after clinching the three-match ODI series against Pakistan with a seven-wicket win in the final game at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur yesterday.

South Africa beat Afghanistan by five wickets to win their last World Cup group game on Friday as the Asian side were eliminated from the semi-final race.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Sri Lanka's cricket board Friday, saying it had failed to ensure there was no government interference in its affairs.

Bangladesh skipper Nigar Sultana Joty praised her batters’ performance after their seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the final ODI of the three-match series at the at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Friday.

Rangpur Division skipper Akbar Ali's 179-run knock was followed by fellow batter Tanbir Hayder's 169 as they were bundled out for 435 against Dhaka Metro on Day 2 of their National Cricket League fixture at the Sheikh Abu Naser Stadium in Khulna on Friday.

Afghanistan's outside hopes of making the World Cup semi-finals all but ended Friday after being bowled out for 244 against South Africa.

Bangladesh had begun the Pakistan ODI series with a batting collapse in the first ODI but following a Super Over win to level the series in the second ODI, they clinched the ODI series 2-1 today with a seven-wicket win in the third ODI  after fifties from Fargana Hoque Pinky and Murshida Khatun.

France Cricket has been accused by players and clubs along with recent members of the board for lying to access International Cricket Council (ICC) funds, France24 report said. The ICC are seriously looking at the allegations according to reports.

New Zealand Test batter Henry Nicholls has been reported by umpires for ball-tampering, reports say.

New Zealand's massive win over Sri Lanka saw their net run rate up to +0.743 and almost assured them of a semi-final spot.

"I think inconsistency. I think it would be fair to use that word," Silverwood told reporters.

"I am grateful for the support, especially playing in Bangalore. The crowd chanting my name is something I will never take for granted."

Bangladesh women's cricket team have an opportunity to clinch their third ODI series against Pakistan as they face the visitors in the final match of the three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today.

Afghanistan need a big victory in order to get a significant boost to their net run rate as they look to keep their World Cup 2023 semifinal hopes alive when they face a South Africa outfit looking to bounce back from a crushing defeat at the hands of India.

Bangladesh national team analyst Shrinivas Chandrasekaran said in a social media post that he will not be continuing with the Tigers after the World Cup match against Australia at Pune on Saturday.

“Yes I’m done and going home!” Donald told The Daily Star on Thursday.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by five wickets in their last league match on Thursday to all but book their semi-final spot at the World Cup.