Jason Roy seals an England thrashing of Afghanistan as the tournament hosts cruised to victory in their final match before the World Cup.

Bangladesh’s dashing opener, Tamim Iqbal picked team-mate Shakib Al Hasan in his all-time World Cup squad. Shakib was the only Bangladesh player to make Tamim’s World Cup XI which he revealed while talking to ESPNCricinfo.

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman spoke of his role in the batting lineup ahead of the World Cup, slated to begin from May 30 in England. He has a clear mindset on what his job will be and that is to score quick runs.

For most of the Bangladesh team, the World Cup warm-up game against Pakistan being washed out in Cardiff yes-terday was not a big setback, but for Mosaddek Hossain and Sabbir Rahman it was an opportunity missed to stake a claim for a spot in the playing eleven when the Tigers square off South Africa

In the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, we take a look back on World Cups past through the eyes of Bangladesh’s former World Cup stars. Mehrab Hossain, became the first Bangladeshi player to score a century in a one-day international when he struck 101 runs against Zimbabwe.

Bangladesh’s warm-up match against Pakistan in Cardiff’s Swalec Stadium was an acute disappointment because a very light but persistent drizzle prevented play, and ended up causing an abandonment without a ball being bowled yesterday. Pakistani and Bangladeshi expatriates

After two days of uninterrupted and fruitful practice sessions in Cardiff, the 15-member Bangladesh squad may feel aggrieved that the first of their two World Cup warm-up games was washed out without a ball being bowled at the Swalec Stadium yesterday. However, head coach Steve Rhodes

World Cup warm-up matches between South Africa and West Indies and Pakistan and Bangladesh were both abandoned due to rain on Sunday.

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes has urged star player Shakib Al Hasan to prove his top dog status at the upcoming World Cup. Shakib is entering his fourth World Cup as world’s top ODI all-rounder.

Bangladesh’s warm-up match against Pakistan in Cardiff’s Swalec Stadium was an acute disappointment because a very light but persistent drizzle prevented play, and ended up causing an abandonment without a ball being bowled on Sunday.

Bangladesh's first World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan at the Swalec Stadium in Cardiff has been called off because of persistent rainfall.

Steve Smith ignored the jeers of the crowd to mark his first match against England since a ball-tampering ban with a century that set up Australia’s 12-run win in a World Cup warm-up clash at Southampton on Saturday.

In the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup, we take a look back on World Cups past through the eyes of Bangladesh’s former World Cup stars. Minhajul Abedin featured in the Tigers’ inaugural World Cup campaign in 1999 but only after an uproar from supporters forced the selectors to change

Mehedi Hasan Miraz has only recently become a vital member of Bangladesh’s ODI squad, with his off-spin often used to stifle the opposition’s rate of scoring in the middle overs and also, at times, with the new ball. The effervescent 21-year-old proved his value in Bangladesh’s recent triumph

On June 18, 2005, Aftab Ahmed smote Jason Gillespie for a canon-powered six over deep midwicket when seven were required off the last over, then calmly nudged a single to ensure that Bangladesh beat the mighty Australians by five wickets with four balls to spare. On June 9, 2017, Mosaddek Hossain

Pakistan will start their World Cup in England by facing off the West Indies on May 31 at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham. In the meantime, the Pakistan players will not really be pleased as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bans their wives and families from accompanying them during the course of the tournament.

India need to space out their experienced batsmen at the World Cup in England and veteran Mahendra Singh Dhoni is best suited at number five, according to batting great Sachin Tendulkar.

Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan suffered a side strain while batting yesterday during the match against Ireland. He had to go off the field and was retired hurt after an unbeaten fifty during Bangladesh’s six-wicket win over Ireland. The team management will assess his injury situation before clearing him for the final.