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Doull calls out ‘poor’ umpiring, system ‘howler’ after Bangladesh defeat
“It was a poor decision, that was never hitting the stumps. And he threw his finger up so quickly, like a gun slinger,” Doull told Cricbuzz
11 June 2024, 10:17 AM
Afridi vows to reveal after World Cup who ‘spoiled’ Pakistan team
“He knows many things and so do I, but we cannot talk openly. I will speak openly after the World Cup, our people themselves have spoiled this unit.”
11 June 2024, 08:25 AM
Shakib should feel ashamed and retire from T20Is: Sehwag
“You are such an experienced player, you have been captain before, but your stats are such. You should feel ashamed of yourself and just declare that you are retiring from the T20 format.”
11 June 2024, 07:37 AM
Tamim says top four must fire for Tigers to beat SA
“I think it has to come from the top four,” Tamim told ESPNCricinfo yesterday.
10 June 2024, 10:01 AM
How Pakistan can still qualify for Super 8s
The Babar Azam-led side will next face Canada and Ireland in the group stage, but even if they win both matches, they are not guaranteed a spot in the Super 8s.
10 June 2024, 07:41 AM
Pakistan coach Kirsten defends New York surface
India were bowled out for 119, their lowest ever score against Pakistan in a T20 game but won by six wickets after their rivals fell just short.
10 June 2024, 05:59 AM
Difficult batting wicket gives Bangladesh confidence of fighting equally
For Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, the lack of runs at the venue meant that both Bangladesh and South Africa have equal chances, going into the game on Monday.
10 June 2024, 04:25 AM
'Used to embarrassment': Heartbreak in Pakistan after loss to India
"Cricket is finished for Pakistan," one spectator told his companions in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, among fans who abandoned a big-screen viewing event before the final ball was bowled.
10 June 2024, 03:13 AM
India and Pakistan cricket fans bring the party to USA
The 34,000 seat temporary Nassau County Cricket Stadium built in Eisenhower Park, in East Meadow on Long Island, was a sell out with fans travelling from far and wide for the game.
9 June 2024, 15:45 PM
Hridoy's six wounds Bangladesh fan in stands, player apologises
“Someone sent me these photos. It’s midnight here right now, but I can’t get these photos out of my mind. I feel terrible thinking someone had to bleed because of me,” Hridoy wrote on social media.
8 June 2024, 10:25 AM
Tigers end 16-year wait with SL triumph
On Saturday, 16 years, eight months and 27 days later after that win over the Caribbeans, Bangladesh have finally registered a win over a higher-ranked team, that too a former champions, in the mega event.
8 June 2024, 07:53 AM
'Black day': Pakistan reels from USA stunner
"It's hurtful and shameful, and there must be a thorough investigation of this defeat."
7 June 2024, 12:21 PM
‘Mera bhai jeet gaya’: Irfan Pathan hails brother Yousuf’s stunning election win
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was over the moon on Tuesday after his elder brother Yusuf took an unassailable lead in the West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Baharampur constituency for the Trinamool Congress.
5 June 2024, 07:00 AM
Lankans’ loss gives Tigers ‘ray of hope’
“Comparing the way associate teams like the USA, Canada, Papua New Guinea have played, I feel that Bangladesh have regressed in T20s,” Ashraful told The Daily Star.
4 June 2024, 22:00 PM
Green ready to 'plug holes' for Australia in T20 WC
"That's the beauty of what I've been exposed to in the last few years," Green told reporters in Barbados in the lead-up to Australia's opener against Oman.
4 June 2024, 09:45 AM
ICC criticised for ‘spicy’ New York pitch
“Not sure this is the best introduction to cricket in a new land,” Bhogle wrote on X.
4 June 2024, 08:38 AM
Sri Lanka unhappy with ‘unfair’ travel schedule
Sri Lanka started their World Cup campaign on Monday with a six-wicket defeat to South Africa in New York and were in a rush after the game to get to Dallas, where they will face Bangladesh on June 8.
4 June 2024, 07:24 AM
Salt eyes ‘full circle’ title run in homecoming tournament
Salt will spearhead the nation’s top-order, leveraging Caribbean experience that only team-mates Chris Jordan and Jofra Archer can relate to
4 June 2024, 06:33 AM
'Super Bowl on steroids': NY gears up for India-Pakistan showdown
"India vs. Pakistan is like the Super Bowl on steroids. We had no idea how huge it was," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said. "We want to put our best foot forward."
4 June 2024, 02:13 AM
Australia go on cruise trip to forget travel hassles
"A lot of the boys are coming off a long time in India in the IPL, maybe 48 hours at home for a couple of them, so to do something like that is so refreshing," Agar told reporters.
3 June 2024, 09:35 AM