Fast bowler Lungi Ngidi took three wickets in his last two overs as South Africa snatched a thrilling one-run win in the first Twenty20 international against England at Buffalo Park on Wednesday.
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Archer “over” racism shock as England regroup for 2nd Test
HAMILTON, New Zealand (BSS/AFP) – England paceman Jofra Archer said Wednesday he had “moved on” after being racially abused by a spectator in New Zealand and was ready to help the tourists bounce back from a heavy first Test defeat.…
England 161-8 at tea on day 5, 1st test vs. New Zealand
New Zealand had closed to within two wickets of victory over England by tea on Monday on the final day of the first cricket test.
England fined for haka response, yet All Blacks fine with it
There’s been plenty of derision over the fine imposed on England for its players’ response to New Zealand’s pre-match haka in the Rugby World Cup semifinals, a scene which tournament organizers used to promote the contest and had 1.2 million…
England into RWC semis after record-tying win over Australia
Oita (AP/UNB) — The strains of English rugby anthem “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” were already triumphantly swirling around Oita Stadium when Anthony Watson intercepted a long pass out wide and bounded over for England’s fourth try that clinched a record-tying…
England eye World Cup glory as New Zealand plot shock
LONDON,(BSS/AFP) – Eoin Morgan’s England face New Zealand at Lord’s on Sunday desperate to win the World Cup for the first time after four years of hard graft. When England exited the 2015 tournament after an embarrassing defeat by Bangladesh,…
U-19 cricketers to fly for England Monday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team will fly for England on Monday to participate in a Tri-nation Youth ODI Tournament there from July 22 to August 11, involving hosts England U-19 and India U-19 teams.
England march into final beating Australia
Dhaka – England marched into the final of the ICC Men’s World Cup for the fourth time, defeating defending champion Australia by eight wickets at Edgbaston on Thursday. Before England, New Zealand knocked India out of the World Cup to…
Auto DraftTon-up Bairstow stars as England book World Cup semi-final
CHESTER-LE-STREET, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – Jonny Bairstow’s second successive hundred laid the foundation for England’s 119-run thrashing of New Zealand that saw the tournament hosts secure their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday. It is the…
Jonny Bairstow takes England to 305
Dhaka – In their last league stage game of the ongoing ICC World Cup, England posted 305 against New Zealand riding on the second consecutive century of Jonny Bairstow. England won the toss and opted to bat first. Bairstow and…
Bairstow and Woakes star as England get World Cup back
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom, (BSS/AFP) – Jonny Bairstow hit a hundred before Chris Woakes starred as England ended India’s unbeaten run at this World Cup with a 31-run win on Sunday to once again leave semi-final qualification in their own hands.…
Australia post 285 against England
Dhaka- Defending champions Australia posted 285 runs for seven wickets against England on Tuesday at Lord’s, featuring a splendid century by captain Aaron Finch. England won the toss and opted to bowl first but Australia added 123 runs in the…
Sri Lanka upset England, create hope for World Cup underdogs
London, June 21 (AP/UNB) —Top-ranked England lost for the second time when Sri Lanka secured a stunning 20-run victory at Headingley. England had been aiming to retake the lead in the World Cup standings with a win and appeared to…
England chasing 233 to beat Sri Lanka in Leeds
London (AP/UNB) -Jofra Archer moved into a share of top spot on the World Cup wicket-taking list with 3-52 as England restricted Sri Lanka to 232-9 in the group game at Headingley. Archer’s fifth three-wicket haul in six games allowed…
England allrounder Moeen Ali set for 100th ODI v Sri Lanka
Leeds (AP/UNB) – It says a lot about England’s approach to one-day cricket since the last World Cup that Moeen Ali considers the highlight ahead of his 100th game as just being a part of the team. Moeen made his…
ICC WC: Explosive Morgan propels England to 397 against Afghans
Dhaka – Captain Eoin Morgan’s explosive century helped England post a massive total of 397 runs for 6 against winless Afghanistan on Tuesday at Old Trafford in Manchester. It is now England’s highest-ever total in the world cups.Morgan struck a…
Sun shines for England’s 8-wicket win v Windies
London (AP/UNB) – The sun appeared after a week of gloom and shined on England, giving the World Cup hosts perfect batting conditions to chase down a meager West Indies target and clinch an eight-wicket with almost 17 overs to…
England opt to bowl first against West Indies
Dhaka – England have won the toss on Friday against West Indies and opted to bowl first in their fourth game in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup at The Rose Bowl, Southampton. England captain Eoin Morgan said the broadcaster…
England beat Bangladesh by 106 runs
Dhaka, June 8 – After leaking a record 386 runs, Bangladesh tumbled for 280 all-out while chasing in their third game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against England at the Sophia Garden, Cardiff on Saturday. The rusty Tigers…
Tigers need record 387 to beat England
Dhaka – England posted a massive total of 386 for six in their 3rd World Cup game against Bangladesh at the Sophia Garden, Cardiff on Saturday. Bangladesh will have to set a new record to win this game as there…
Tigers face off hosts England at CWC
Sports DeskHigh on confidence following their two contrasting but effective performance in the first two matches, Bangladesh will lock horns with tournament favourties and hosts England at the Cardiff today. The match starts at 3.30 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh…
Pakistan stage stunning turnaround beating England
Dhaka, Jun 3 (UNB) — Pakistan cricket team proved their nature of being ‘unpredictable’ once again as they beat England on Monday by 14 runs in their second fixture of the ICC Men’s World Cup at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. The…
ICC World Cup: England decide to field
Dhaka- Hosts England won the toss and decided to field in their second match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 against Pakistan at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Monday. England started their World Cup campaign beating South Africa…
Cricket World Cup: England beat South Africa by 104 runs in opener
London (AP/UNB) – England comfortably handled South Africa and a lively Oval pitch to win the opening match of the Cricket World Cup by 104 runs with 10 overs to spare. It was the statement win sought by the hot…
Stokes propels England to 311 in World Cup opener
Dhaka – In the World Cup opener against South Africa at the Oval in London, hosts England on Thursday posted 311 for eight in 50 overs. Ben Stokes was the highest scorer for England hitting 89 off 79. Along with…
South Africa bowl first in World Cup game against England
Dhaka – South African captain Faf du Plessis on Thursday won the toss against England and decided to bowl at the Kennington Oval, London, in the first match of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2019 in England and Wales. The…
ICC World Cup kicks off Thursday
Dhaka – The wait is finally over. The 12th edition of ICC World Cricket World Cup is all set to begin in England and Wales on Thursday, with the opening match between the hosts England and South Africa at the…
Roy completes England warm-up rout of Afghanistan
England- Jason Roy sealed an England thrashing of Afghanistan as the tournament hosts cruised to victory in their final match before the World Cup. England, two days after losing their previous practice match to world champions Australia, returned to winning…
Smith ton guides Aussies to warm-up win
AFP . Southhampton, UK – Steve Smith ignored the jeers of the crowd to mark his first match against England since a ball-tampering ban with a century that set up Australia’s 12-run win in a World Cup warm-up clash at…