May 25 (AP/UNB)-The excitement which built around New Zealand’s drive to the Cricket World Cup final four years ago has long subsided and a team under a new coach and captain will endeavor to regenerate that feeling on the other…
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Rubel eyes to finish World Cup as one of top five bowlers
Dhaka – Bangladesh speedster Rubel Hossain insisted on Friday he wants to finish the ICC World Cup 2019 as one of the best five bowlers. The right-handed pacer recovered from a side strain that prevented him to play all the…
It was great preparation ahead of World Cup: Mosaddek
Dhaka – Mosaddek Hossain, who helped Tigers win their first-ever multi-nation cricket event, said it was a great preparation for Bangladesh ahead of their World Cup campaign in England and Wales. The right-handed middle-order batsman hit 52 off 24 with…
World Cup Archery: Roman Shana, Hakim Rubel advance to round of 16
Dhaka – Country’s famed archer Mohammad Roman Shana and Mohammad Hakim Ahmed Rubel on Wednesday advanced to the round of 16 in the men’s recurve singles of Stage-2 of the Archery World Cup 2019 at the Chinese city of Shanghai.…
Tigers upbeat ahead of World Cup assault
Dhaka- The Bangladesh national cricket team left the country on Wednesday for a tri-series in Ireland and the World Cup assault. While leaving the country, most of the members of the Bangladesh team expressed their confidence ahead of the challenging…
Shakib skips official photo session of Tigers’ World Cup squad
Dhaka – Bangladesh Test and T20I captain Shakib Al Hasan on Monday skipped the official photo session of the Bangladesh team for the ensuing ICC World Cup. The all-rounder returned from the IPL on Sunday and was in the dressing…
It’s time to prove my worth in World Cup: Mushfiqur
Dhaka – Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday said he believes the upcoming World Cup in England is the biggest opportunity for him to prove his worth in a greater stage. The batsman also said Bangladesh have the chance to…
Tamim reluctant to take ‘unnecessary pressure’ ahead of World Cup
Dhaka – Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal on Wednesday said he is not taking too much pressure on him thinking much about the World Cup scheduled to begin on May 30 in England. “I’m not thinking anything about what I…
Bangladesh start World Cup preparation with 5 players
Dhaka – Bangladesh started off their World Cup preparation camp on Monday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium with only five players of the squad. Most of the national players are busy with Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League which will end…
Taskin shines after missing out World Cup selection
Dhaka – Right-arm Bangladeshi pacer Taskin Ahmed has not been included in the World Cup squad of the Tigers. But the pacer did not lose his strength to do well as he bagged four wickets on Friday in the ongoing…
Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka at World Cup
Colombo,(AP/UNB) – Test opener Dimuth Karunaratne was named Thursday to lead Sri Lanka’s World Cup team despite not having played a one-day international in more than four years. Sri Lanka Cricket announced a 15-member squad for the tournament in England…
ICC partners with UNICEF to deliver ‘One Day for Children’ in Cricket World Cup
Dhaka – The ICC Cricket for Good, in partnership with UNICEF, has announced ‘One Day for Children’ campaign, bringing together one billion cricket fans to help build a better world for children. OneDay4Children will use the power and reach of…
BCB to announce World Cup squad Tuesday
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is all set to announce the squad of the Tigers for the ICC Cricket World Cup on Tuesday. The board will announce the squad at 12:30 pm at the BCB Press Conference Room, Sher-e-Bangla…
India leaves out Rayudu and Pant for World Cup
Mumbai,(AP/UNB) – Vijay Shankhar and Ravindra Jadeja were picked for India’s World Cup cricket team on Monday while Ambati Rayudu was left out. The squad was named by chief selector MSK Prasad after meeting with skipper Virat Kohli. Rishabh Pant…
Mahmudullah in rest, no worry about World Cup participation
Dhaka – Bangladesh stalwart MahmudullahRiyad will be in rest for two weeks and will not take part in any practice due to a shoulder injury. However, there is no worry about his participation in the forthcoming World Cup for this…
Liton can be a destroyer in World Cup: Mashrafe
Dhaka – Liton Das has probably received the best compliment before heading for the World Cup which is scheduled to be played from May 30 in England and Wales. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the ODI captain of Bangladesh, on Tuesday said…
No surprise in Tigers’ World Cup squad, hints BCB chief
Dhaka – Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Nazmul Hasan on Tuesday said there is no chance of any surprise inclusion in the World Cup squad of Bangladesh. He, however, noted the name of Yasir Ali, a young talented batsman who…
Taskin hopeful of playing next World Cup
Dhaka – National team pace-bowler Taskin Ahmed is optimistic about his return to the side before the World Cup. The right-arm pacer has been recovering from an ankle injury sustained during the last match of Sylhet Sixers in the last…
Bangladesh need to end poor show ahead of World Cup: Mashrafe
Dhaka – Bangladesh started their tour with lots of expectations and hope of winning their maiden ODI series in New Zealand. But they ended up losing all three matches. The Tigers lost the third and final match by 88 runs.…