Cricket
Biomechanical lab in Pakistan gets ICC accreditation
Islamabad, July 25 (AP/UNB) — A biomechanical lab in eastern city of Lahore has been accredited by the ICC as a testing center for suspected bowling actions, the Pakistan Cricket Board said Thursday.
England humbled by Ireland 10 days after World Cup final win
London, Jul 25 (AP/UNB) — Ten days after celebrating a dramatic World Cup final win, England was humbled at the home of cricket in a test match against lowly-ranked Ireland.
U-19 Tri-series: India set Bangladesh 265 to win
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB)- Touring Bangladesh Under-19s will be chasing 265 to maintain their winning start to the Tri-nation Under-19 Cricket Tournament at New Road, Worcester on Wednesday, after an unconquered century by captain Priyam Garg helped Indian U-19s post 264 for 5 in 50 overs.
Mini Ranji: BCB XI on brink of semis beating KSCA Secretary XI by 10 wickets
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB)- Touring Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI brightened their semifinal hopes in the ongoing Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Cricket Tournament, also known as Mini Ranji Trophy, beating Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Secretary XI by 10 wickets inside three days on Wednesday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Setbacks have motivated and improved me as a person: Virat Kohli on World Cup loss
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - A couple of weeks after India lose to New Zealand in the World Cup semifinal, skipper Virat Kohli has said he has learned to deal with setbacks and his focus is on inspiring and grooming youngsters.
BD A bounce back in one-day series; beat Afghanistan A by 7 wkts
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh A smartly bounced back in the five-match unofficial one-day series beating touring Afghanistan A by seven wickets in the 3rd match at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.
Tweeple react to Jason Roy disappointing on Test debut against Ireland
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - England’s white-ball opener Jason Roy got dismissed for just five runs in his Test debut against Ireland in the four-day Test on Wednesday at the Lord’s, London, reports The Indian Express.
Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara retires from international cricket
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - The 37-year old will leave the game as Sri Lanka’s third-highest ODI wicket-taker (with 199 scalps in 184 matches) among seamers, only behind Chaminda Vaas and Lasith Malinga, reports The Indian Express.
Being chief selector most challenging job ever: Inzamam-ul-Haq
Dhaka, July 24 (UNB) - Pakistan’s outgoing chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq says the tenure has been the most challenging of his professional career as he was subjected to “hurtful criticism” for picking his nephew Imam-ul-Haq in the team.
Bangladesh kick off tour beating Sri Lanka Board XI by 5 wkts
Dhaka, July 23 (UNB) - Bangladesh National Cricket team, now in Sri Lanka to play a three-match ODI series against the Island nation, made a good start beating Sri Lankan Board President Eleven by five wickets in the lone tour match at P. Sara Oval in Colombo on Tuesday.