‘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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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…

ByadminOctober 29, 20230Comments

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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…

ByadminOctober 28, 20230Comments

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Fight for survival in Kolkata’s late dash into World Cup

To put it simplistically, Chennai has been low and slow, and turns when it wants to. Delhi and Mumbai have been flat and drawing good crowds. Bengaluru's been playing fast and slow depending on who's turned up. Dharamsala has been pretty and Ahmedabad huge. But what about Kolkata, that iconic venue that's finally waking up…

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…

ByadminOctober 26, 20230Comments

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I was rested too much: Mahmudullah

Bangladesh's Mahmudullah feels that he probably had a bit too much rest before being included in the national ODI set-up for the ongoing ICC World Cup. The veteran batter made a return to the ODI fold during the home series against New Zealand after being in the wilderness for six months after being excluded following the home…

ByadminOctober 25, 20230Comments

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India brush aside Bangladesh to stay unbeaten

India brushed aside Bangladesh in Pune on Wednesday (October 19) to stay unbeaten in the 2023 ODI World Cup. After restricting Bangladesh to a par score of 256/8, India chased down the target with ease after significant contributions from their top order. While Shubman Gill hit a fifty, Rohit scored a brisk 48 before Kohli…

ByadminOctober 20, 20230Comments

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Bangladesh stutter after strong start to finish with 256

Bangladesh failed to take advantage of the platform provided by their openers in Pune against India on Wednesday (October 19) as they finished with a par score of 256/8. Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das hit sparkling fifties and added 93 for the opening wicket before Bangladesh lost their way. Eventually, a vital cameo from Mahmudullah…

ByadminOctober 19, 20230Comments

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Hardik Pandya sent for scans after injury during Bangladesh game

India's ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya was sent for scans after hurting his left ankle while bowling in the match against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19. The injury occurred during the 9th over of the match, and Hardik's first over, when he tried to stop the ball with his leg on the follow-through. He was…

ByadminOctober 19, 20230Comments

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Bangladesh’s top-order a big concern, admits Hathurusingha

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha said on Tuesday that their top-order is a concern but urged patience with the new-look opening pair. Bangladesh have opted for Litton Kumar Das and Tanzid Hasan Tamim to open the innings in the World Cup after Tamim Iqbal made himself unavailable, but the opening pair has failed to impress…

ByadminOctober 11, 20230Comments

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