'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says Bavuma

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma admitted Friday that his country's reputation for being World Cup "chokers" will only be shed when they capture an elusive maiden international trophy.
7 October 2023, 01:08 AM

De Leede ready for New Zealand versions of Shaheen, Rauf

Now the Dutch, the only second-tier Associate team at the 10-nation World Cup, must bounce back against the Kiwis who started their campaign with a thumping nine-wicket rout of champions England on Thursday.
6 October 2023, 18:45 PM

Theeksana ruled out of Sri Lanka's World Cup opener

"Theekshana is still recovering from a hamstring injury, so he won't be available for this game," Silverwood told reporters on Friday.
6 October 2023, 18:30 PM

The remarkable rise of Pakistan match-winner Shakeel

On Friday, he became the toast of Pakistan's batting with an innings-reviving 52-ball 68 studded with a six and nine boundaries, guiding Pakistan to a fighting 282 after a precarious 38-3
6 October 2023, 18:17 PM

SL slinger Pathirana to be World Cup 'X Factor', says Silverwood

The 20-year-old, dubbed "Baby Malinga" for his copycat style of compatriot Lasith Malinga's unorthodox action, has only played 10 ODIs and one T20 but is tipped to be amongst the tournament's breakout stars.
6 October 2023, 18:08 PM

Pakistan off to winning start

Pakistan beat the Netherlands by 81 runs to open their World Cup campaign in Hyderabad on Friday, after half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
6 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Shakib’s toughest test yet

Four years back, the country’s top all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan, was engulfed by the type of pressure that all athletes feel at least once in their careers: the pressure of not performing on the field. 
6 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Free tickets for kids would help fill venues in non-India games, says Sehwag

"With the fading interest in 50-over games, it will definitely help that youngsters get to experience a World Cup game and players get to play in front of a full stadium."
6 October 2023, 17:45 PM

Pakistan see off spirited Netherlands

Faced with an achievable target of 287, the Dutch looked on course for a stunning win in Hyderabad at one stage.
6 October 2023, 15:56 PM

Argentina sends ‘best wishes’ to Tigers for World Cup campaign

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) extended its best wishes to the Bangladesh cricket team on Friday on the eve of their opening match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 against Afghanistan.
6 October 2023, 14:04 PM

Nagad announces BMWs for Tigers if Bangladesh win World Cup

Mobile financial service provider Nagad has announced to give BMW cars to all the tigers of Bangladesh national cricket team if they win the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023
6 October 2023, 13:19 PM

Shahidi hopes IPL experience will benefit Afghanistan

Afghanistan have won just one of their 15 World Cup matches since they joined the tournament in 2015 -- a one-wicket thriller against Scotland in Dunedin eight years ago.
6 October 2023, 13:07 PM

De Leede four-for helps Dutch bowl out Pakistan for 286

Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede took four wickets as Pakistan were bowled out for 286 in the World Cup on Friday, derailing an innings which featured half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan.
6 October 2023, 12:29 PM

Standing out in the crowd - a Pakistan fan at India's World Cup

Meet Chacha Mohammad Basheer, likely the only native Pakistan supporter inside the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium where his beloved team began their World Cup campaign on Friday.
6 October 2023, 11:51 AM

Our first aim is to reach semifinals, says Hathurusingha

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha was in no mood to be drawn into controversies ahead of the team’s opening match against Afghanistan on Saturday, especially after the build-up to the mega event had been dogged with controversies more than on-field performances.
6 October 2023, 09:15 AM

India star likely to miss Australia clash due to dengue

India's World Cup plans have been hit by an unwanted issue on the eve of their opener against Australia on Sunday as star batsman Shubman Gill has been diagnosed with dengue. 
6 October 2023, 08:45 AM

Netherlands ask Pakistan to bat

Surprise qualifiers Netherlands have won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first in the second match of the ICC ODI Cricket World Cup in Hyderabad on Friday.
6 October 2023, 07:59 AM

'We are not robots', says Buttler after England's tough loss

A nine-wicket thumping is tough to digest but England captain Jos Buttler does not want to see his team mates wallow in self-pity after a horrible start to their World Cup title defence against New Zealand on Thursday.
6 October 2023, 04:32 AM

'India without any doubt': Tendulkar predicts semi-finalists

Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar has predicted the four teams he believes will reach the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
6 October 2023, 04:26 AM

Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.
6 October 2023, 03:14 AM