Beware of those par scores at the World Cup: Is even 500 now possible?

At the Kennington Oval in London May 25th -- exactly four days ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup – India were bowled out for just 179 runs in 39.2 overs and New Zealand chased down the target easily in a warm-up match. The conditions were conducive to swing and India struggled to adjust to a pitch
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

The most exciting World Cup!

With a swing of the willow and a sweet strike of the cherry, cricket’s greatest event on the planet, the ICC Cricket World Cup, is all set to get underway today at its birthplace -- the United Kingdom. We, the 160 million people of Bangladesh, are not going to be mere spectators of the game like the FIFA World Cup
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

‘We have the batting firepower to do it’

West Indies have the firepower to post the first 500 total in one-day internationals, top order batsman Shai Hope has said ahead of the Cricket World Cup.
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

‘KHELBE TIGER, JITBE TIGER’

Together, the Bangladesh Cricket Board and Lifebuoy have reinforced the bridge between supporters and the Bangladesh team in many ways. In fact, Lifebuoy has brought a breath of fresh air to the national cricket scene with an array of initiatives, one of which is an appealing campaign titled ‘Khelbe Tiger, Jitbe Tiger’.
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Much more of the same

Bangladesh supporters may well be waiting for someone to pinch them in order to wake them from what has so far been a dream lead-up to the 2019 World Cup. 2019 so far has been a rollercoaster ride, and the current ascent -- after the win-less tour of New Zealand in February-March
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

ICC World Cup Fixtures

ICC World Cup Fixtures
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Morgan relishing pressure; Du Plessis the lack of it

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis tried to ease the pressure on his team on the eve of the World Cup by insisting they did not have to play like “Superman” to enjoy success at the tournament.
29 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Highs and lows of Tigers’ WC records

With the 10th edition of the ICC World Cup kicking off from May 30, let us look back at some of the interesting statistics from Bangladesh’s World Cup ventures.
29 May 2019, 14:42 PM

Gavaskar tips England for World Cup glory

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over his native India.
29 May 2019, 14:40 PM

England launch World Cup bid against South Africa

England will put four years of planning to the test when they face South Africa in the opening match of the 2019 World Cup at the Oval on Thursday.
29 May 2019, 13:48 PM

Nothing serious about Mash’s niggling injury

Having bowled six overs, conceding 23 runs against India, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza sat out most of the India innings due to a slight niggle. Shakib Al Hasan captained the side in his stead and Mashrafe did not come out to bat during the Bangladesh innings.
29 May 2019, 13:25 PM

‘Need to beat six teams’

Hannan Sarkar shared some of his World Cup memories and more in an interview with The Daily Star’s Nabid Yeasin.
28 May 2019, 15:50 PM

Malinga shares his secret with Stoinis

An unusual pair were seen practising after the warm-up match between Sri-Lanka and Australia on May 27 in Southampton. Sri Lankan legend Lasith Malinga shared a few tips with Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis before returning back to their respective dressing rooms.
28 May 2019, 15:15 PM

Steyn ruled out of South Africa World Cup opener

Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup opener against England on Thursday.
28 May 2019, 14:04 PM

Tigers lose by 95 runs in the warm-up

Bangladesh lose their last warm-up game against India by 95 runs at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff today.
28 May 2019, 08:56 AM

Eng crush Afghanistan

Jofra Archer and Joe Root took three wickets apiece as Afghanistan slumped to 160 all out in a World Cup warm-up match at the Oval on Monday.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

From 1999 to 2015

So far, Bangladesh have featured in five World Cups with the 1999 edition being the Tigers’ first ever appearance at the quadrennial mega event. From being happy to simply participate in a World Cup to having the ambition to knockout whichever opposition they face, Bangladesh have undergone huge
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Aus dismantle SL

Australia completed their World Cup preparations with their third practice match win on the trot on the back of an assured 89 from Usman Khawaja in Southampton yesterday.
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Childhood dream to play against India’

Mohammad Saifuddin’s ODI career is only 13 matches old, but he may be one of the hidden assets for Bangladesh heading into the World Cup. Not long ago, in October 2017, Saifuddin was being tonked for five sixes in an over by South Africa’s David Miller in Potchefstroom, and then followed
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh in fine fettle

It is often said that the health of a team can best be gauged from their energy on the field and if that is true, the Bangladesh team looked in rude health during practice at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff yesterday. The collective spirit was high as the Tigers began their morning training session
27 May 2019, 18:00 PM