ICC World Cup 2023
Taskin begins long rehab with four-week rest
Taskin Ahmed had been suffering from a shoulder injury since Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa last year and the injury flared up during the World Cup in India. The BCB has now decided to go for conservative treatment for Taskin and give him rest for four weeks.
Five risky calls that won Australia a World Cup
Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-
Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal
There remains a heavy cloud cover but despite rain threats looming, the toss took place at the scheduled time.
Kohli climbs the highest pedestal
It was never in doubt, and probably only a matter of when than if for star India batter Virat Kohli, who now occupies the highest pedal in ODI cricket.
‘Morons’: Gavaskar takes a swipe at WC semifinal pitch critics
India legend Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at critics who claimed that the pitch of the first World Cup semifinal between hosts India and New Zealand had been changed without the consent of the ICC and at the behest of the BCCI.
Aussies count on ‘big moment’ experience to down Proteas
While South Africa insist they will not be burdened by scarring from their chequered record in World Cup knockout matches, Australia are counting on having experienced World Cup winners giving them a boost when the two old rivals face off in a much-anticipated semifinal in Kolkata on Thursday.
Mitchell ton not enough as flawless India reach final
In Sunday's final, India will face either Australia or South Africa who play their semi-final on Thursday.
Babar steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats
“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call,” Babar informed.
Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred
He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
Obviously, a used surface, says Williamson
New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson commented at the toss of the first semi-final against India that the pitch was a used one. The pitch being used has come under controversy following reports that the BCCI has switched the pre-agreed upon pitch.
India focused on ‘getting the job done’
India men's cricket team haven't reached any of the last five finals in ICC white-ball World Cups, while New Zealand have never won one, despite reaching three finals in seven years. Something has to give when they meet at the 2023 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai today.
Key takes responsibility for England's poor World Cup
Defending champions England, led by captain Jos Buttler, suffered six defeats in their first seven matches of the tournament
World Cup win would be riches aplenty for Rohit's boyhood coach
Dinesh Lad, a former railway worker and cricketer, has helped mould dozens of players during a 30-year coaching career, including Rohit and India team-mate Shardul Thakur.
'Not a crime to make mistakes'
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was described as "depressed" and under pressure to save his job Sunday after the team crashed out of the Cricket World Cup, failing to make the semifinals for a second successive tournament.
Pitches in India surprised us: Shrinivas
Having worked as the Bangladesh team's performance analyst for nearly six years, Shrinivas Chandrasekaran bid adieu to Bangladesh cricket after the World Cup. He is the second member of the support staff after pace bowling coach Allan Donald to cut ties with the team. In an interview with The Daily Star's Mazhar Uddin on Saturday, Shrinivas spoke candidly about what he felt went wrong in the World Cup campaign. Following are excerpts of the interview-
Dravid likes India's 'vibe and energy' ahead of semi-final
India coach Rahul Dravid says he backs the "vibe and energy" in his team as they plot World Cup semi-final revenge over New Zealand on Wednesday.
We've been clinical from game one: Rohit
Kohli delighted the crowd with a wide array of shots after a shaky start to his quest to reach 50 ODI tons and eclipse Sachin Tendulkar's record, but Roelof van der Merwe briefly silenced fans by breaking his stumps with a flatter one.
BCB cannot just sit on WC debacle
Bangladesh cricket team returned home yesterday after a disastrous World Cup campaign in India where they were eliminated from the group stage with seven defeats against only two wins.
Bangladesh qualify for Champions Trophy as India beat Netherlands
India beat the Netherlands by 160 runs on Sunday to finish undefeated in their nine matches in the league stage at the World Cup.
