I’m not a cricket pundit, nor am I a former player. What I am is a cricket tragic and a keen student of the game. It’s a fascinating game that has captured my imagination and taken up most of my time since I was introduced to it as a child.

Bangladesh opener Liton Das has returned to the country today following the win over Sri Lanka yesterday.

Opening batsman Ibrahim Zadran struck Afghanistan's maiden World Cup hundred to help his team post 291 for five wickets in their group match against Australia at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

The event technical committee of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Anamul Haque Bijoy as a replacement for Shakib Al Hasan in the Bangladesh squad, said a press release from the ICC.

"The restoring of the board is for two weeks, when the court will hear the case again," a court official said.

Fans need to understand that calling cricket the “gentleman’s game” has classist connotations in today’s day and age.

A win today for Australia, who are third in the points-table, will guarantee them a place in the semifinal, making them the third team behind India and South Africa to qualify for the knockout phase.

The war of words has already begun with Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan defending his decision and Mathews calling it a ‘disgrace’.

“Forget the spirit of the game, forget the law, how does a fair minded cricketer even think to appeal for this type of dismissal let alone actually carry it out.”

England, who face the Netherlands and Pakistan in their remaining matches, are now fighting for a top-eight finish to qualify for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Kohli remained unbeaten on 101 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata to equal Tendulkar, having played 175 innings less than he has.

Akhtar, one of the fastest pacers of his generation, also reckoned that the Indian fast bowlers are as good as the Indian batters and one should not undermine them by any means.

“Words are not enough to praise Kohli," said Malik

South Africa coach Rob Walter insisted they could "turn the tables" if they meet India again in the World Cup despite a colossal 243-run defeat by the unbeaten hosts.

India's Virat Kohli said that it was a huge honour to equal childhood hero Sachin Tendulkar's ODI ton record after the 243-run win over South Africa at the Eden Gardens.

Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday with his second century of the World Cup and Ravindra Jadeja claimed five wickets as India thumped South Africa by 243 runs in a contest featuring the top two teams in the tournament at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Virat Kohli marked his 35th birthday with his second century of the World Cup while Shreyas Iyer scored a fifty as India posted a formidable 326-5 against South Africa in a clash between the tournament's top two teams at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Kohli, on his 35th birthday, got to the landmark in 119 balls, including 10 fours, at Kolkata's Eden Gardens.

Pakistan's DLS victory over New Zealand at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has been soured after the team was sanctioned for maintaining a slow over rate during the match.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said he wants to see an India-Pakistan semifinal in the ongoing ICC World Cup.