ODI World Cup 2023
‘I felt Hathurusingha wanted to do a bit of dictatorship’
In Bangladesh cricket, team director appears to be a role only required in away series or major tournaments. Thus, Khaled Mahmud is now a former team director. He saw how the team fared in last year's ODI World Cup. The former national team captain in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star's Abdullah Al Mehdi, talked about recent controversy regarding things said in the World Cup probe report, his own role and about head coach Chandika Hathurusingha.
'Don’t see anything coming to an end'
Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is entering a new chapter in his life as he is contesting in the national polls from Magura-1. For Shakib, cricket will have to take a backseat for a while. Still new to his political career, he was not keen on some of the hard questions on both politics and cricket. However, during an interview with Abdullah Al Mehdi of The Daily Star, Shakib did say things that somewhat contradicted his original stance about not featuring in the next ODI World Cup and the national team captaincy issue, which gained steam as of late with many suggesting a change in leadership, especially since Najmul Hossain Shanto did bring promising results in his short stint as an an interim skipper.
Cricket almost came full circle, but Australia had something to say
All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.
'Let me sleep': India fans heartbroken after defeat
Having braved the long, colourful and festive queues for hours early Sunday to get into the ground, many started leaving the stadium in droves by the 35th over of Australia's chase as the result became obvious.
Gilchrist hails Australia's 'finest' World Cup triumph
"To win another World Cup in the manner and circumstance they have is one of the finest victories in our sporting history I reckon."
Here's how to watch the IND v AUS final online
As the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 reaches its climax today, 19 November, the much-awaited final between India and Australia is currently unfolding in India, captivating cricket enthusiasts around the globe. This high-octane match represents the pinnacle of international cricket, featuring two of the sport's most accomplished teams.
Head powers Australia to sixth World Cup title
India posted 240 runs after being sent into bat first
Sleepless India fans ready for title clash
Drivers honked at fans blocking roads, shouting slogans and bargaining with roadside hawkers hours before the Sunday afternoon finale between the cricket-crazy hosts and the game's traditional powerhouse Australia.
No looking back for India 'team man' Shami
The hosts take on Australia in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday with Shami on top of the tournament bowling chart, taking 23 wickets in six matches
Day of destiny for India in final against Australia
A showpiece match at the 130,000 capacity Narendra Modi Stadium -- named after the Indian Prime Minister, who is expected to attend the game -- will also feature a pre-match fly-past by the Indian Air Force as well as choreographed displays featuring dozens of dancers and light shows during the innings breaks.
Five key match-ups to anticipate
In the biggest stage of all, two of the best teams in the competition are going up against each other with the World Cup up for grabs. Here are five potential match-ups that could swing the momentum of today's final.
Cummins and Co aim to ‘silence’ hostile home crowd
Australia captain Pat Cummins has urged his side to "embrace" the challenge of facing a hostile crowd when they play in-form hosts India in Sunday's World Cup final in Ahmedabad.
Can Aussies deny rampant India of home glory?
It will be a cup for India to lose when the grand final of the 2023 World Cup is staged at the imposing Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.
'King Kohli' enters 50-overs GOAT debate
"I am a huge fan of Virat ... and he continues to show why he has to go down as one of the all-time greats, right up there with the likes of the great Sachin," Richards wrote in his column for the International Cricket Council.
ICC to bring curtains down on WC with closing ceremony
The Narendra Modi Stadium--world’s largest stadium--is gearing up for the grand finale of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Saturday and with that in mind, the ICC has planned a closing ceremony to bring the curtains down on the 2023 edition of the quadrennial mega event.
BCB ‘taking responsibility’ for WC disaster but unsure of what caused it
Moreover, the board is unsure of the future plans of Shakib and Tamim.
Cummins urges Australia to 'embrace' India crowd challenge in final
Not a single seat in the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to stay unoccupied when five-time champions Australia clash with an India side who are unbeaten in the tournament.
SA not playing a 'Mickey Mouse team' in semis, says Bavuma
"A lot of people believe that this could be the year that we see ourselves in the final," Bavuma, who remains doubtful to play the semi-final due his hamstring injury, told reporters.
Kohli 'the best and getting better', warns Williamson
India, who Williamson described as a "blue machine", defeated his side by 70 runs in Mumbai on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final.
