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‘Chance for others to make statement’

"We are hopeful that he [Shakib] will be back for the limited-over series. It's always difficult to replace someone like Shakib but it's a chance for others to make a statement," said selector Habibul Bashar yesterday
15 May 2023, 02:00 AM

Pakistan demands neutral World Cup venues in row with India

The chairman of Pakistan's cricket board is demanding his side's World Cup games are moved out of host country India if their arch-rivals refuse to travel to Pakistan for September's Asia Cup, a report said Friday.
12 May 2023, 13:22 PM

Schedule delay leaves World Cup without buzz five months out

The governing International Cricket Council (ICC) has said the dates and venues for the 13th edition of the showpiece tournament would be out in "due course" and the host Indian board maintains the same
11 May 2023, 04:12 AM

Mohammad Isam’s new book recaps Bangladesh cricket through the ages

Author Mohammad Isam is a household name to those who follow Bangladesh cricket through ESPNCricinfo.
11 May 2023, 00:00 AM

Babar ‘embarrassed' yet 'happy’ for making Iftikhar known as ‘Chacha’

Babar Azam revealed of having coined the ‘Chacha’ nickname for Iftikhar Ahmad and the Pakistan captain praised the middle-order batter after his unbeaten 72-ball 95 went in vain during Pakistan’s 47-run loss against New Zealand in fifth and final ODI in Karachi on Sunday.
8 May 2023, 06:18 AM

Prantik a winner in defeat

Prantik Nawrose Nabil, member of Bangladesh’s U-19 World Cup-winning team, did something unprecedented for Prime Bank in their Dhaka Premier League’s Super League fixture against Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club yesterday.
7 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Tigers dismiss favourites tag

“I don’t want to use the word favourites a lot,” Bangladesh ODI captain Tamim told reporters at the Cambridge University’s Fenner’s ground yesterday.
7 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Modi will only harm Pakistan, says Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi launched a scathing attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his strict policies and said that ever since the Indian PM took office, nothing positive has come out for Pakistan, and neither can anything be expected in the future from the head of the Indian government.
5 May 2023, 11:42 AM

Pakistan register first ODI series win over New Zealand in 12 years

Pakistan registered their first one-day international series win over New Zealand in 12 years with a hard-fought 26-run victory in the third match in Karachi on Wednesday.
3 May 2023, 19:18 PM

Rahul doubtful for WTC final, likely to miss remainder of IPL

KL Rahul, who limped off the ground, during Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday is expected to miss the remainder of the Indian Premier League.
3 May 2023, 13:30 PM

Steyn reveals how South Africa kept Lara’s record intact

The elegant left-hander still holds the record and interestingly, according to former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn, South Africa stopped a legendary cricketer from breaking West Indies great Brian Lara's Test record of 400 not out
29 April 2023, 10:04 AM

‘I’m a 25-year-old with 25 years of experience’

The Master Blaster, also known as the 'God of Cricket' celebrated a memorable 'half-century' of his life and overwhelmed by all the love and warmth that he received.
27 April 2023, 08:53 AM

Chapman's century helps NZ end Pakistan series 2-2

Mark Chapman hit a maiden unbeaten hundred to anchor New Zealand's six-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final Twenty20 in Rawalpindi on Monday, ending the five-match series level at 2-2.
24 April 2023, 20:47 PM

Don’t call me ‘Sasur’: Shahid Afridi to Shaheen Afridi

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has warned his son-in-law for calling him “sasur (father-in-law) in public.
24 April 2023, 10:26 AM

‘Don’t let success get into your head’: Naseem’s father advice to his son

Naseem Shah’s father Abbas Shah has only one piece of advice to his son and that is to stay humble and never forget his son.
24 April 2023, 09:13 AM

50 not out: Sachin Tendulkar enjoys 'Tea Time'

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar completed the half-century of his life on Friday. While the fans have flooded social media with happy birthday posts, they are also keen to know how the ‘God of Cricket’ is going to celebrate his big day.
24 April 2023, 09:02 AM

'Babar has the potential to go ahead of everyone'

Khan, a former cricketer who led Pakistan in the World Cup win in 1992, termed Babar as an outstanding batter, while highlighting his impressive batting prowess.
24 April 2023, 06:09 AM

Ireland announce squad for crucial series against Bangladesh

Ireland will host Bangladesh in May in a three-match ODI series that will be the last of the Cricket World Cup Super League games. The series will be crucial for Ireland who are still in with a chance for direct qualification if they manage to whitewash the Tigers 3-0
21 April 2023, 19:07 PM

Du Plessis, Siraj help Bangalore down Punjab

Du Plessis and Virat Kohli, who made 59, put together an opening stand of 137 to lay the foundations of Bangalore's 174-4 after being sent in to bat in the opening match of the day at Mohali
20 April 2023, 14:53 PM

Caught Out exposes the rampant match-fixing culture in Indian cricket

Caught Out. Crime. Corruption. Cricket reveals India’s leading role in global match-fixing.
20 April 2023, 07:33 AM