Cricket
Dhaka, Oct 1 (UNI) Bangladesh’s former captain Tamim Iqbal today called the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election a “black stain” and announced his withdrawal from the contest along with nearly 15 other candidates, alleging widespread irregularities, pressure tactics, and manipulation. Tamim confirmed that around 14–15 candidates had withdrawn their nominations, many of them being influential…
Mount Maunganui, Oct 1 (UNI) Tim Robinson’s scintillating century for New Zealand had almost turned the first T20 International at Bay Oval into a memorable home victory, but Australia’s superior batting depth and composure ensured a six-wicket win, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The match was a thrilling contest of…
Colombo, Oct 1 (UNI) Tomorrow’s ICC Women’s World Cup Match 3 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium promises excitement, and conditions could play a decisive role. The pitch is a slow-turning canvas, offering bounce but demanding patience. Spinners will relish it, while pacers may find only fleeting success before the surface settles into a…
Guwahati, Sept 30 (UNI) India Women put up a commanding total of 269 for 8 in 47 overs against Sri Lanka Women in the first match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, keeping their tournament ambitions on track. However, the target has been revised to 271 as DLS method. After…
Mount Maunganui, Sep 30 (UNI) New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been struck by another setback, suffering a facial injury during training today, just a day before the start of the T20I series against Australia. The 24-year-old collided with a boundary hoarding while attempting a catch, resulting in a facial laceration. According to the New…
Mount Maunganui, Sep 30 (UNI) Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the three-match T20 International series against New Zealand after suffering a freak injury during nets today. The 36-year-old was bowling to Mitchell Owen when a powerful drive struck him on the forearm. Scans later confirmed a fracture, forcing Cricket Australia to…
Guwahati, Sept 30 (UNI) Sri Lanka Women captain Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and chose to field in the opening match against India Women in the ICC Women’s World Cup today. The hosts are banking on their bowling attack on what Chamari described as a good batting track, though she noted that dew could play…
Dubai, Sept 29 (UNI) Pakistan captain Salman Agha said he privately shook hands with India captain Suryakumar Yadav at the start of the Asia Cup, but publicly the Indian team’s behaviour was “disappointing” and disrespectful to cricket. Speaking at the post-match press conference after India’s last-over win in the final against Pakistan on Sunday night,…
Dubai, Sep 29 (UNI) In an unprecedented scene in international cricket, India’s Asia Cup-winning team last night refused to accept the winners’ trophy from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, but captain Suryakumar Yadav clarified there were no instructions from the BCCI and the call was taken solely by the…
Dubai, Sept 29 (UNI) BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia today condemned the controversial post-match incident at the Asia Cup 2025 final, calling it “very unfortunate and unsporting,” and confirmed that a formal protest will be lodged at the ICC conference in Dubai in early November. India’s record ninth Asia Cup triumph over Pakistan yesterday night was…
