Ravindra hails 'beauty of cricket' despite defeat

Having been set a massive 389 to win, the Black Caps were agonisingly close to pulling off the second highest one-day international chase in history.
29 October 2023, 03:47 AM

Fervent Bangladesh fans ‘expect better’

Bangladesh fans may not have completely filled the 66-thousand capacity Eden Gardens stadium but around 15 thousand of them made their presence known during Bangladesh's sixth match of the ongoing ICC World Cup against the Netherlands yesterday.
29 October 2023, 01:15 AM

Shakib blames batting for 'worst' World Cup

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan admitted that the humiliating 87-run defeat against the Netherlands in Kolkata yesterday is hard to swallow.
29 October 2023, 01:10 AM

England haven't 'lost faith' as India challenge looms

England face unbeaten hosts India in Lucknow on Sunday, coming into the contest with four defeats from five matches to languish ninth in the 10-team table and with their hopes of making the semifinals almost over.
29 October 2023, 01:05 AM

Netherlands demand 'bigger nation' status after new World Cup shock

All-rounder Bas de Leede demanded the Netherlands be afforded "bigger nation" status after defeating Bangladesh by 87 runs at the World Cup in Kolkata on Saturday.
28 October 2023, 18:46 PM

Tigers stoop to their lowest

The enthusiastic Bangladeshi fans who came in numbers at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata yesterday were in utter disbelief as the Tigers succumbed to a humiliating 87-run defeat against the Netherlands in the two sides’ sixth match of the ongoing ICC World Cup.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Head ton helps Australia beat NZ in thriller

Travis Head’s rapid hundred trumped Rachin Ravindra’s gallant 116 as Australia survived late drama against New Zealand before winning the highest-scoring match in World Cup history by five runs to close in on a semifinal spot on Saturday.
28 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Pre-World Cup chaos affecting performance, admits Shakib

After this chaotic buildup, Bangladesh have suffered in the tournament, losing five out of their six games so far. 
28 October 2023, 17:19 PM

This is as bad as it gets: Shakib

Chasing 230, Bangladesh got bundled out for a mere 142, suffering their fifth straight defeat in the tournament.
28 October 2023, 16:27 PM

Pakistan fined for slow over rate in South Africa defeat

Pakistan narrowly lost by one wicket on Friday, their fourth straight defeat after two wins in six matches.
28 October 2023, 15:01 PM

Shakib booed by fans at Eden

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan was booed by the fans at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today after the match against the Netherlands after yet another disappointing innings in the ODI World Cup.
28 October 2023, 14:43 PM

Head repays Australia's faith with blistering hundred

The left-hander missed Australia's first five matches in the tournament with a broken hand that delayed his arrival in India for the showpiece event.
28 October 2023, 14:16 PM

'It was a fantastic game of cricket'

"That was awesome. Sometimes I have to remember I'm out in the field, not a spectator. A fantastic game, they kept coming at us," said Australia skipper Pat Cummins.
28 October 2023, 13:54 PM

Australia beat New Zealand in World Cup thriller

Five-time champions Australia edged out gallant New Zealand by just five runs in a high-scoring World Cup thriller on Saturday.
28 October 2023, 13:01 PM

This is my last World Cup: Mahmudullah

Mahmudullah’s road to the World Cup was riddled with obstacles and the all-rounder is thankful that all his hard work ultimately paid off.
28 October 2023, 10:59 AM

Head, Warner steer Australia to 388

Travis Head marked his World Cup bow with a blistering century as he and fellow opener David Warner blitzed New Zealand on Saturday to help steer Australia to 388 all out.
28 October 2023, 08:54 AM

Bangladesh lose by 87 runs against Netherlands 

Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards scored his second fifty of the tournament to help his side post 229 in their World Cup encounter against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. 
28 October 2023, 08:42 AM

Bangladesh asked to bowl at Eden

The Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards won the toss and decided to bat first against Bangladesh in their sixth World Cup fixture at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata today.
28 October 2023, 07:27 AM

Head marks World Cup debut with 59-ball ton

Australia’s returning opener Travis Head marked his World Cup debut with a remarkable 59-ball century against New Zealand in their World Cup encounter at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala today.
28 October 2023, 06:36 AM

Warner, Head hit rapid fifties against Kiwis

David Warner and Travis Head both hit fifties as Australia raced to 118-0 off the first 10 overs in their World Cup clash against New Zealand on Saturday.
28 October 2023, 06:05 AM