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Wagner recalled for New Zealand Test series in Bangladesh

Wagner, who returned to domestic first class cricket action this week with Northern Districts, joins a three-man pace attack which includes captain Tim Southee and Kyle Jamieson - himself missing from Test duty for 18 months because of back problems.
18 November 2023, 02:27 AM

Kohli 'the best and getting better', warns Williamson

India, who Williamson described as a "blue machine", defeated his side by 70 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final.
16 November 2023, 03:13 AM

BCB waits for disciplinary committee report on Shakib

“If they hadn’t given such interviews right before the World Cup, we wouldn’t have been in such an awkward position. It probably would’ve been better for the team.”
14 November 2023, 12:27 PM

BCB announces women’s squad for South Africa tour

Sanjida Akter and Nishita Akter have been replaced in the squad by Lata Mondol and Shorifa Khatun
14 November 2023, 10:59 AM

Muller wishes Kohli and India good luck for WC

Muller posted the unboxing video on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he thanked the Indian team for the gift and tried on the jersey.
14 November 2023, 07:13 AM

India will be nervous facing New Zealand: Taylor

"But when we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side."
14 November 2023, 05:22 AM

Cummins eyes IPL return

"I'm really excited, I'm probably going to go into the IPL auction for next year to try to get some games before that World Cup and push a case to not only make the side but get back to how I feel like I can bowl in T20 cricket."
14 November 2023, 03:22 AM

Sehwag, de Silva and Edulji go into Cricket Hall of Fame

They will be honoured at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand on Wednesday.
13 November 2023, 09:29 AM

Key takes responsibility for England's poor World Cup

Defending champions England, led by captain Jos Buttler, suffered six defeats in their first seven matches of the tournament
13 November 2023, 06:17 AM

Australian club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls

Facing almost certain defeat in the Gold Coast's Premier League Division 3, Mudgeeraba captain Gareth Morgan opted to bowl the last six balls himself
13 November 2023, 05:49 AM

World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach

Dinesh Lad, a former railway worker and cricketer, has helped mould dozens of players during a 30-year coaching career, including Rohit and India team-mate Shardul Thakur.
13 November 2023, 02:47 AM

Shakib, Papon, Nizamuddin sent legal notice to step down for World Cup failure

Supreme Court lawyer Advocate Khundkar Hasan Shahriyar sent the legal notice by registered post.
12 November 2023, 14:27 PM

Sri Lanka appeals ICC ban over political meddling

"The ICC suspension of Sri Lanka is illegal. We have been maliciously suspended without giving us an opportunity to respond to the allegation," Ranasinghe told reporters in the capital Colombo.
11 November 2023, 13:11 PM

Afghanistan 'future's bright' after memorable World Cup

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.
11 November 2023, 01:21 AM

World Cup semis race all but over

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.
10 November 2023, 03:45 AM

Coach Silverwood rues 'inconsistent' Sri Lanka at World Cup

"I think inconsistency. I think it would be fair to use that word," Silverwood told reporters.
10 November 2023, 02:30 AM

'Surreal to hear name chanted', says New Zealand's Ravindra

"I am grateful for the support, especially playing in Bangalore. The crowd chanting my name is something I will never take for granted."
10 November 2023, 01:42 AM

Donald to step down as Bangladesh bowling coach after World Cup

“Yes I’m done and going home!” Donald told The Daily Star on Thursday.
9 November 2023, 16:24 PM

"Megastar" Lanning retires from international cricket

The 31-year-old top-order batter led Australia to four Twenty20 World Cup titles, one 50-over World Cup triumph, and a Commonwealth Games gold medal -- earning the nickname "Megastar" for her run-scoring exploits.
9 November 2023, 02:52 AM

New Zealand Cricket appoint first woman chair

Puketapu-Lyndon, who is also chair of the New Zealand Olympic Committee and was chief financial officer on two America's Cup campaigns, will step up from her role as deputy chair.
8 November 2023, 06:09 AM