world cup

Tigers cornered on field while fans off it

As England removed Bangladesh batters one after another yesterday, the Bangladesh fans present at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association stadium in Dharamshala were on the receiving end of added misery.
10 October 2023

Let the heavy defeat not deflate Tigers

When England tick all the boxes, it is nigh impossible for any team in the world to stop them from winning a game.
10 October 2023

Pakistan sink SL with record run-chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka in World Cup record run chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

‘The execution let us down’

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha had to face a barrage of questions regarding the indifferent performance from his side in their 137-run defeat against England in Dharamshala yesterday.
10 October 2023

Malan credits experience in Bangladesh after thumping ton

England opener Dawid Malan said that his experience of playing in the Bangladesh Premier League helped him to play against the Bangladesh bowlers in the Three Lions’ thumping 137-run win against the Tigers in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

‘We stuck to our guns’

England captain Jos Buttler praised his side’s attacking style of play as the defending World Cup champions stormed back into the tournament by handing Bangladesh a 137-run defeat in their second match in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

We had a very good plan, but couldn't execute it: Shakib

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said that they cannot afford to be bogged down despite the heavy defeat against England today.
10 October 2023

Mendis blasts century against Pakistan

In-form Kusal Mendis hit his third one-day international century as Sri Lanka piled up the runs against Pakistan in the World Cup on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

Theekshana in as Sri Lanka bat against Pakistan

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and chose to bat first in their second match of the World Cup against Pakistan today. Spinner Maheesh Theekshana is fit to play and replaces pacer Kasun Rajitha. 
10 October 2023

Smith is Jadeja’s bunny, says Shastri

"He [Jadeja] has dismissed him [Smith] 10 to 12 times. He [Smith] is his bunny,” Shastri told Star Sports.
10 October 2023

Rohit’s slow footwork makes him vulnerable, says Gavaskar

“The footwork is palpably slow to start with, and that makes him vulnerable to the incoming delivery. If he can rediscover the 2019 form, then India will be assured of a very good start to their campaign,” Gavaskar said.
10 October 2023

Pakistani cricket presenter leaves India for 'personal reasons': ICC

Zainab Abbas was due to present for the International Cricket Council's (ICC) own digital coverage of the tournament, which began last week.
10 October 2023

Mushfiqur departs after 50, Bangladesh staring at crushing defeat

Soon after completing his 47th half-century in ODIs, Mushfiqur Rahim hit a ball straight to Adil Rashid to become Topley's fourth scalp of the match and depart for 51 off 64 balls in the last ball of the 31st over
10 October 2023

Taskin angered by criticism

A frustrated Taskin Ahmed almost exploded in anger during his interaction with the media following a 137-run defeat against England in Dharamshala on Tuesday.
10 October 2023

Nothing to lose for the Tigers

Bangladesh will not mind going into their second World Cup game against defending champions England as underdogs in Dharamshala today.
10 October 2023

Liton backed to bounce back

Despite having cruised to a six-wicket victory against Afghanistan in their World Cup opener, Bangladesh will have their work cut out against a somewhat wounded England in Dharamshala today.
10 October 2023

Like father like son at Cricket World Cup

Highly-regarded Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede has joined a rare group of cricketers at the World Cup who have followed their fathers into the tournament.
10 October 2023

Sun breaks through in Dharamshala after overnight rain

Bangladesh made a solid start to their campaign after they defeated Afghanistan comfortably while defending champions lost their opening match to New Zealand.
10 October 2023

Aussies need mindset shift against spin: Finch

Australia's batsmen lacked aggression against India's world-class spin attack during Sunday's six-wicket defeat by the hosts in their World Cup opener and they must change their mindset to be more effective, former captain Aaron Finch said.
9 October 2023