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

Will Pakistan find a home in Kolkata?

While the Bangladesh players had counted on 'home' support in Kolkata for their eventual 87-run defeat against the Netherlands, the Tigers may not have much luck on that front when they face Pakistan in their seventh match of the World Cup at the Eden Gardens today.
31 October 2023, 01:20 AM

Shakib keen to let actions do the talking

"At times you need to keep smiling," Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan concluded yesterday's pre-match press conference, ahead of the Tigers' fixture against Pakistan in Kolkata today, telling it with a smile on his face.
31 October 2023, 01:05 AM

‘High-quality’ Shami, Bumrah hunting in pairs

Cricket-crazy Indian fans have long enjoyed opposition fast bowling attacks that hunt in pairs -- Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, Wasim Akram with Waqar Younis, and most recently Stuart Broad and James Anderson.
31 October 2023, 01:00 AM

Trott proud as Afghanistan no longer 'rock up and it's left to luck'

Afghanistan's run-chases in their last two wins have seen them bat with the composure that was a hallmark of Trott's career.
30 October 2023, 19:37 PM

Sehwag takes a dig at Tigers as Afghan campaign gathers steam

Afghanistan, who registered one win in the 2015 World Cup and none in 2019, now have an outright chance of making the last four in India.
30 October 2023, 18:28 PM

Afghanistan ease past Sri Lanka

A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi’s men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup.
30 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Tigers look to arrest further slide

Bangladesh and Pakistan are almost in a similar situation in the World Cup as both teams lock horns with each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today in hopes of keeping their slim semifinal hopes alive.
30 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka to boost semi-final bid

Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place.
30 October 2023, 16:33 PM

Rahmat hits fifty to lead Afghanistan chase against Sri Lanka

Rahmat Shah struck his second successive fifty of the World Cup as Afghanistan looked to chase down a target of 242 against Sri Lanka on Monday and keep their semi-final hopes alive.
30 October 2023, 15:20 PM

‘I want to perform as well’

Shakib came under criticism for leaving the side after the defeat to South Africa while team management also came under fire for allowing the skipper to leave on his own in the middle of such a big tournament. Shakib’s tournament with the bat has been well below the high standards he had set for himself.
30 October 2023, 15:00 PM

Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam quits amidst World Cup fiasco

Pakistan's chief of selectors Inzamam-ul-Haq resigned from his post on Monday over allegations of a conflict of interest linked to the team's poor performance at the World Cup in India.
30 October 2023, 14:47 PM

Pakistan players not affected by 'no pay for five months'

Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering World Cup campaign.
30 October 2023, 13:45 PM

‘Sometimes laughter is also necessary’

The change in Shakib’s mood did not escape the eyes of the reporter of Hindustan times who asked how things changed in two days’ time. Shakib smiled and inquired ‘my voice changed? Different?”
30 October 2023, 13:34 PM

Farooqi, Mujeeb bundle Sri Lanka out for 241

Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazalhaq Farooqi-led Afghanistan bowling unit were in their prime as they bundled out Sri Lanka for 241 runs in Pune on Monday.
30 October 2023, 12:28 PM

Pakistan well-prepared for Bangladesh: Bradburn

With two wins in six matches, Pakistan will be desperate to keep their ICC World Cup semi-final hopes alive when they take on Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
30 October 2023, 12:09 PM

Talismanic Rohit leads India's blemish-free campaign by example

No other captain in the 50-overs showpiece tournament has shaped the destiny of his team like Rohit has done to keep India atop the points table.
30 October 2023, 12:06 PM

A short trip back home amid World Cup catastrophe

Just like the huge gulf in the performance of the Bangladesh and the Indian cricket teams, the differences in the communication systems on either side of the border is also a disparaging sight for a Bangladeshi
30 October 2023, 10:25 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