‘Finishing higher on the table is a goal’ – Shakib

Bangladesh are hopeful of a strong comeback in the ongoing ICC World Cup after a poor start saw them lose five games in the tournament. Bangladesh's qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy is at stake as the ICC announced that the top seven sides at the end of the league stage will qualify for the…

ByadminOctober 31, 20230Comments

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Rohit Sharma’s 87 headlines India’s essay on unpredictable Lucknow surface

Rohit Sharma batted on a different pedestal to his peers on a wildly unpredictable Lucknow surface against England as his 101-ball 87 helped India wade past their wobbly start. Suryakumar Yadav then chipped in with a vital 49 that took India to 229 for 8 in 50 overs For the first time in this World…

ByadminOctober 30, 20230Comments

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KL Rahul underscores the value of mental conditioning

It was at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow where, six months ago, KL Rahul suffered an injury that left him needing surgery and missing a considerable amount of international cricket. Now, back as a regular part of the Indian team, Rahul could afford to joke about it, albeit wryly. "I am trying to forget; you…

ByadminOctober 29, 20230Comments

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Van Meekeren inspires Netherlands to another famous win

Paul van Meekeren returned the best figures for a Dutch bowler at the World Cup (4/24) as Netherlands stunned Bangladesh on Super Saturday to pick up another famous win in the ongoing World Cup. Having already beaten table toppers South Africa, Netherlands put up a clinical show, especially with the ball to condemn Bangladesh to…

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Disciplined Bangladesh withstand Edwards fifty to keep Netherlands to 229

A controlled bowling performance from Bangladesh helped them to keep Netherlands to an under-par score at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday (October 28). On a surface that was a throwback to the pitches of yesteryear at this venue, Bangladesh's bowling attack relished themselves as they managed to curb the Dutch batters right through the…

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Smith, Warner return to T20I squad for India series

Matthew Wade has been named captain of Australia's 15-player squad set to tour India for a five-match T20I series in November, four days after the 2023 World Cup Final. The pace trio of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, who are a part of the ongoing World Cup squad, have been rested and will…

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Shamsi, Jansen keep a check on Pakistan’s charge

Probing spells from Tabraiz Shamsi (4-60) and Marco Jansen (3-43) prevented Pakistan from posting a daunting total in their World Cup fixture against South Africa in Chennai on Friday (October 27). Most of the Pakistan batters got starts - skipper Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel produced fifties - but none of them batted deep enough…

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Concerns grow over Hardik Pandya’s extended absence

There are growing concerns that Hardik Pandya's absence from the Indian team may extend longer than initially anticipated. His non-participation in the Indian team's optional practice session on Thursday is a clear indication that he won't be available for the upcoming match against England on Sunday. However, there is now serious discussion about the possibility…

ByadminOctober 27, 20230Comments

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Shakib returns to Bangladesh to work on leg side game

Shakib Al Hasan got a harsh welcome with fans booing him and chanting bhoa-bhoa-bhoa (fake) when he left the BCB academy premises on Thursday (October 26) following a net session with Nazmul Abedin, who has been working with him since his childhood days at BKSP - the country's lone sports institute situated in Savar. Following…

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Maxwell, Warner tons headline Australia’s demolition act

Glenn Maxwell hit the fastest World Cup hundred off 40 balls and propelled Australia to 399/8 against Netherlands in Delhi. The base was set up earlier by a hundred from David Warner and half-centuries from Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Maxwell, whose hundred was also the fourth fastest in ODIs, surpassed Aiden Markram's feat by…

ByadminOctober 25, 20230Comments

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