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Race to semis: India lead way, Afghans emerge as wild cards
All 10 teams are still just about in the hunt to claim a place in the knockout stages, with no team yet to be mathematically eliminated – even defending champions England.
31 October 2023, 05:19 AM
Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid' at World Cup
Warner is second on the runs list at the tournament with 413 at an average of 68.83, behind Quinton de Kock (431).
31 October 2023, 04:21 AM
Afghanistan field first against SL in crucial WC match
The winner of today’s match will take the fifth spot in the points-table, two points behind No.4 Australia.
30 October 2023, 08:15 AM
Bangladesh announce squad for Pak WODIs
Sumaiya Akter and Nishita Akter Nishi are the two new inclusions in the ODI team.
30 October 2023, 05:56 AM
Indian pace attack best in the world: Akram
Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram heaped praises on the lethal Indian pace attack, dubbing them the best in the world right now
30 October 2023, 05:21 AM
India lead the way but no team mathematically out yet
Tournament hosts India are joined by South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the critical top-four spots on the current Cricket World Cup standings.
30 October 2023, 03:08 AM
England eye Champions Trophy carrot
The 2019 champions stay rooted to the bottom of the 10-team table after succumbing to their fifth defeat in six matches against hosts India on Sunday.
30 October 2023, 02:57 AM
England coach Mott blasts dressing room unrest claims
Mott's claims came after former England captain Eoin Morgan insisted that there were splits in the camp which were causing the champions to under-perform.
30 October 2023, 02:51 AM
What’s even the point of having a cricket team?
Fans have limited patience, and cricket fans are being pushed dangerously close to the limit.
30 October 2023, 02:00 AM
What went wrong in Chandika’s planning?
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha was expected to erect a plan that would streamline a path for the Tigers to reach their dream semifinal in the ongoing ICC World Cup when he was reappointed to the helm for a second time in January.
29 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Sri Lanka minister slams cricket board as traitors
Minister Roshan Fernando and the national cricket board -- the richest sporting body in the country -- have been at loggerheads over corruption allegations for months
29 October 2023, 03:41 AM
Pre-World Cup chaos affecting performance, admits Shakib
After this chaotic buildup, Bangladesh have suffered in the tournament, losing five out of their six games so far.
28 October 2023, 17:19 PM
This is as bad as it gets: Shakib
Chasing 230, Bangladesh got bundled out for a mere 142, suffering their fifth straight defeat in the tournament.
28 October 2023, 16:27 PM
Soumya fight back ends in vain as Khulna lose to Barishal
Soumya scored 91 off the 103 runs his team scored on the day as Khulna managed to put up 225 in their second innings before running out of wickets, setting up a 147-run target for Barishal.
28 October 2023, 13:58 PM
'Adaptable, vital' Santner set for 100th ODI at World Cup
The 31-year-old left-arm spinner has claimed 12 wickets in five matches so far to be one behind Adam Zampa of Australia.
28 October 2023, 04:00 AM
Nigar ‘proud’ of team after ‘deserved’ victory
“I am very proud of the way we played today [Friday]. I think we deserve it. Each and every individual has worked very hard for this,” Nigar said in the post-match presentation.
28 October 2023, 02:43 AM
Statbox: Bangladesh vs Netherlands
Bangladesh and the Netherlands have faced each other twice in ODIs. It’s a 1-1 head-to-head record as both teams have a solitary win. In World Cups, Bangladesh won the only meeting between the two sides in the 2011 edition of the tournament.
28 October 2023, 02:30 AM
Tendulkar and Kohli turn to 'Batman of Mumbai'
Unlike his fictional namesake, there is no need to use a flashlight or special telephone line to get hold of the bat-maker and repair specialist when the world's leading run-scorers need their favourite blades reconditioned while touring India or appearing in the lucrative Indian Premier League
28 October 2023, 02:08 AM
Hundreds of millions tune in to Men’s Cricket World Cup: ICC
The event that runs from October 5 to November 19 has seen fans in India through global broadcast partner Disney Star consuming more Men’s Cricket World Cup cricket than ever before.
27 October 2023, 18:30 PM
Nigar & Co seal maiden T20 series win at home
It was a complete team performance from the Nigar Sultana-led side, which had earlier won the first match by five wickets.
27 October 2023, 14:45 PM