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Not warmed up for Cricket World Cup yet? Here’s 5 movies to fix that

As the ICC World Cup 2023 fever grips the world, we have curated a list of 5 must-watch movies that will take every cricket enthusiast on an unforgettable journey through the world of cricket.
8 October 2023, 09:00 AM

Miraz Al Hasan!

In the Tiger’s opening match at the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, the Bangladesh fans saw another all-rounder come to bat at one-down, hit a half-century to steady the innings following a rocky start and snap up three wickets with the ball. This ‘2019 Shakibesque’ performance came from Mehedi Hasan Miraz.
8 October 2023, 04:00 AM

Eyeball to eyeball at Lords: A Bangladeshi occasion in a very English setting

35000 spectators turned out amid the colourful shamianas and flags to watch the one (and only) unofficial Test in Dhaka in January, 1977.
7 October 2023, 13:55 PM

Race against time before World Cup delight

With no direct flights available to Dharamshala from Dhaka, this reporter and a colleague from the office had no other choice but to take a flight to Delhi on October 6 and then go to Dharamshala by road.
7 October 2023, 10:54 AM

Watching IPL on TV helps Pakistan get into India groove

Of the 15-man Pakistan squad, only all-rounders Mohammad Nawaz and Agha Salman had ever visited the country before this World Cup.
7 October 2023, 08:26 AM

Bangladesh beat Pakistan to win bronze in men's cricket

Bangladesh clinched the bronze medal in men's cricket event of the Asian Games today with a thrilling six-wicket victory in DLS method over Pakistan in Hangzhou today.
7 October 2023, 05:03 AM

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

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

Another bleak day for Bangladesh at the Asian Games

Ruman Sana and Co squandered an opportunity to make history and win Bangladesh's first ever archery medal in the Asian Games, suffering a 6-0 set points defeat against Indonesia in the bronze-deciding match of the men's recurve team event at Fuyang Yinhu Sports Center in Hangzhou yesterday.
6 October 2023, 15:20 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

Bangladesh thrashed by India in semifinals

Bangladesh lost to India by nine wickets in men's cricket event of the Hangzhou Asian Games in a low-scoring first semifinal at Zheijng University of Technology Pingfen cricket ground today.
6 October 2023, 04:10 AM

Hello chaos my old friend

You reach a consensus, perhaps to the tune of “they will get blown away this year” or, at the other end of the spectrum, “they’re playing well, they might just conjure something”. And then the Tigers do the opposite.
4 October 2023, 14:27 PM

The fish rots from the head down

Who is to blame for the unpleasant episode between the two stalwarts?
4 October 2023, 14:00 PM

Top cricket games for mobile gamers

With the Cricket World Cup 2023 fever gripping the globe this October, fans are eagerly turning to digital platforms to keep their excitement levels soaring. Whether they're waiting for the next big match or simply indulging in between-game analysis, top mobile cricket games for iOS and Android are offering the perfect fix. Here's a roundup of the most sought-after cricket games for die-hard enthusiasts:
3 October 2023, 16:55 PM

Kohli stardom supreme as stage set for World Cup opener

On the crowded streets outside the world's biggest cricket arena -- the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, which will host the opening match between defending champions England and New Zealand on Thursday -- hawkers report a brisk trade.
3 October 2023, 13:11 PM

Fragile egos and fallen heroes

The arguments breaking out on social media and in real life about the Shakib-Tamim saga have already been quite toxic.
2 October 2023, 15:00 PM

India ready to raise curtain on World Cup

The epic tournament features 10 nations playing 48 matches over 46 days at 10 different venues
2 October 2023, 03:31 AM

'Team with best bowlers' will win World Cup, says Shadab

The 24-year-old is leading Pakistan's spin attack that has come under severe criticism for not taking wickets in the middle overs
2 October 2023, 03:17 AM

Classy Australia look to find form

The 2015 World Cup winner was certain that the likes of opener David Warner would be raring to go when their tournament starts against hosts India in Chennai on Oct. 8.
1 October 2023, 11:23 AM

Up and down Pakistan seek consistency in World Cup

Arthur, Pakistan's head coach at the 2019 World Cup when they failed to make the semi-finals, is confident the team can bounce back from recent disappointments
1 October 2023, 05:25 AM