ICC World Cup Cricket

'We can still win six matches and qualify for semifinals'

Despite losing their second consecutive game in the World Cup, pacer Mustafizur Rahman still feels that Bangladesh can win their remaining six matches of the group stage and qualify for the semifinals.
13 October 2023, 19:49 PM

Williamson inspires NZ to easy win over Tigers

Kane Williamson made 78 on his long-awaited return to lead New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the World Cup on Friday but was forced to retire hurt with a hand injury.
13 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Let the drums roll

As the much-anticipated World Cup clash between India and Pakistan unfolds in Ahmedabad today, cricket fans, regardless of their allegiances, are poised to savour every sumptuous bit of action.   
13 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Shakib injury scare in heavy defeat

Bangladesh were potentially handed a double blow on Friday as the Tigers saw skipper Shakib Al Hasan walk off the field with an injury in their heavy eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai yesterday.
13 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Shakib taken for a scan after New Zealand match 

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was taken for a scan after his match against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup at the Chepauk in Chennai on Friday. 
13 October 2023, 17:26 PM

The top order needs to bat more responsibly: Shanto

Bangladesh ODI vice-captain Najmul Hossain Shanto lamented his side’s top-order batting on a good wicket as they went down in a comprehensive eight-wicket defeat at the hands of New Zealand at the Chepauk in Chennai on Friday.
13 October 2023, 17:20 PM

The big business of India-Pakistan cricket

In September, tickets were going for as much as 55 lakh rupees in the secondary market.
13 October 2023, 14:06 PM

Gill '99 percent' ready for Pakistan clash

Gill missed the team's opening two victories but is likely to take the field at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
13 October 2023, 13:36 PM

'Nice to tick it off,' says Boult after 200th ODI wicket

Boult, 34, reached the personal landmark when he dismissed Towhid Hridoy, caught at extra cover by Mitchell Santner for 13, in the 38th over.
13 October 2023, 12:54 PM

Top-order fragility: Bangladesh’s chronic problem

Bangladesh’s top-order woes start from the opening partnership, where the returns have been slim throughout 2023. 
13 October 2023, 11:13 AM

Turner or not, Boult not taking Tigers lightly

Does a Chepauk turner favour Bangladesh? That would be the question fans and the Tigers’ cricket fraternity are wondering about the most ahead of Bangladesh’s World Cup game against New Zealand today at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. The match is slated to begin at 2:30 PM (Bangladesh Time).
13 October 2023, 07:08 AM

Indo-Pak hysteria grips Ahmedabad

Quite a few of the hospitals have seen a sudden influx of patients booked in for check-ups involving a night's stay to coincide with the most anticipated match of the World Cup.
13 October 2023, 03:18 AM

Mohammad Rafique on top in Chennai!

Like the familiar waves of the Bay of Bengal at the edge of the city of Chennai, the 22 yards inside the Chidambaram Stadium could give the Bangladesh team a sense of familiarity. The pitches here assist the spinners
12 October 2023, 09:35 AM

Australia field first against South Africa in Lucknow

Australia made two changes to the team which lost by six wickets to India in their first match with Marcus Stoinis and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis replacing Cameron Green and Alex Carey respectively.
12 October 2023, 08:49 AM

Afghanistan coach Trott sees progress despite second World Cup defeat

Afghanistan lost their second successive World Cup game on Wednesday after an eight-wicket defeat by India but coach Jonathan Trott says they are making progress and have got to grips with conditions in Delhi where they play England next.
12 October 2023, 06:33 AM

How effective are spinners at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai?

Bangladesh will take on New Zealand tomorrow in the 2023 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
12 October 2023, 05:33 AM

De Kock braced for battle of 'big egos'

De Kock, who will quit international cricket at the end of this tournament, has enjoyed being part of a Proteas side who have had the upper hand in recent years.
12 October 2023, 03:03 AM

Another high-scorer as Aussies meet Proteas?

South Africa may have come into this World Cup as one of the outsiders for the title but their emphatic victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match has many already tipping them for a deep run in the tournament – something which has been very rare in the recent editions of the showpiece event.
12 October 2023, 01:30 AM

Familiar environment, but challenge steep

Bangladesh team reached Chennai ahead of their third World Cup game against New Zealand yesterday.
12 October 2023, 01:00 AM

Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with hug

Naveen ran up to Kohli for a hand shake in the middle of India's successful chase at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium and the two hugged and smiled.
12 October 2023, 00:34 AM