The World Cup mission is yet to start: Lipu

The Najmul Hossain Shanto-led side hit new lows in T20I when they suffered a series defeat against lower-ranked USA with one match to spare, sparking huge criticism among the cricket fans back home. 
25 May 2024, 13:58 PM

Pakistan fast-bowling is world’s best: Shahid Afridi

The 2009 T20 World Cup champions have included five quality fast bowlers in their 15-player squad for the ninth edition of the tournament, with left-armer Shaheen Afridi to spearhead a pace attack alongside Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi and Mohammad Amir.
25 May 2024, 12:25 PM

No player from India's T20 World Cup squad in IPL final

Surprising as it may be, the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) will not feature a single player from India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting on June 2 in the USA and the West Indies.
25 May 2024, 06:26 AM

Can New York hit cricket for 6?

In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It's for another bat-and-ball sport -- cricket -- that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over.
25 May 2024, 04:41 AM

‘20 runs short’, or ‘momentum gained’: Which cliche will Tigers use today?

Journos who cover Bangladesh men’s cricket team matches have a pretty good idea as to what the Tigers may say following any particular game.
25 May 2024, 01:30 AM

Tigers get favourable news on Taskin

Pacer Taskin Ahmed’s injury had been a big talking point ahead of the announcement of Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup squad. Speculations grew before he was eventually included but there were doubts regarding his availability for Bangladesh’s initial games.
24 May 2024, 18:30 PM

Pakistan announce T20 World Cup squad

Pakistan on Friday became the 20th and the last team to announce a 15-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup to be held in the United States and the West Indies next month.
24 May 2024, 15:42 PM

Shahid Afridi revealed as newest ambassador for upcoming T20 WC

Afridi is synonymous with Pakistan's most memorable moments in T20 World Cup history.
24 May 2024, 09:48 AM

T20 World Cup: Get to know the captains via interesting facts

Rohit Sharma is yet to stamp his authority on a T20 World Cup with the bat.
24 May 2024, 07:47 AM

Will Texas nightmare serve as wake-up call?

The clock is ticking as the gap between the Tigers and lower-ranked teams narrows, while the gap with superior sides widens.
24 May 2024, 06:49 AM

T20 World Cup 2024: Get to know teams via interesting facts

Oman are set to make their third appearance at the T20 World Cup.
24 May 2024, 04:14 AM

Afif exposing BCB’s bitter truth

Afif Hossain has been one of the most fortuitous cricketers in the national fold since his debut in February 2018.
24 May 2024, 01:00 AM

Nepal bid to include Lamichhane for World Cup despite visa denial

Nepal said Thursday they were still trying to include controversial star Sandeep Lamichhane in their T20 World Cup squad, despite the spin bowler having been denied a US visa.
23 May 2024, 07:15 AM

T20 World Cup 2024: Get to know teams via interesting facts

The Eagles are set to make their third consecutive appearance at the T20 World Cup.
23 May 2024, 02:44 AM

Mistakes made and little ‘repair’ time left

Decision to exclude Tanzid Tamim also lacked logic of the convincing kind.
23 May 2024, 01:00 AM

Injuries force two changes to Netherlands’ T20 World Cup squad

Fred Klaassen and Daniel Doram, originally included in the Netherlands' Men’s T20 World Cup squad announced on May 13, have been ruled out of the tournament due to injuries.
22 May 2024, 15:12 PM

Ponting wants Kohli to open in T20 World Cup

Kohli was the leading run-getter at the last Men’s T20 World Cup, playing crucial knocks in key games such as his 82 not out against Pakistan and an even 50 against England in the semi-finals.
22 May 2024, 13:28 PM

Yuvraj wants India to avail left-handed variety of Jaiswal and Pant

India should use Yashasvi Jaiswal as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the T20 World Cup next month and play Rishabh Pant as the preferred wicketkeeper to ensure left-handed variety in their batting lineup, former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said.
22 May 2024, 10:10 AM

Saikat to become first Bangladeshi to officiate in a World Cup opener

Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat will become the first Bangladeshi umpire to officiate at an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup when he stands in the tournament opener between USA and Canada.
22 May 2024, 07:21 AM

Buttler keen for England to show their mettle at T20 World Cup

Buttler's men went to the one-day international World Cup in India in October as double world champions but lost six of their nine matches to exit with a whimper.
22 May 2024, 03:28 AM