Cricket
England seek World Cup rebound win at Australia's expense
London, June 24 (AP/UNB) — England loses. It just doesn't lose two games in a row very often.
Mushfiqur guides Bangladesh to 262 against Afghanistan
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) - Bangladesh posted 262 for seven against Afghanistan in their seventh game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup at Southampton on Monday.
Roy unavailable for England vs Australia
London, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) —England has confirmed opener Jason Roy will not play against Australia on Tuesday at Lord's.
ICC WC: Shakib tops the run chart again with 476
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) – Bangladeshi celebrated all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan regained the top slot in the scorers’ list of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup with 476 runs toppling Australian opener David Warner (447) after making 51 against Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday.
England seek World Cup rebound win at Australia's expense
London, Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — England loses. It just doesn't lose two games in a row very often.
Shakib, Soumya fall in quick succession
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) - In-form Shakib Al Hasan made another fifty in the ongoing World Cup as Bangladesh lost four wickets for 153 runs in 33 overs against Afghanistan at Southampton on Monday.
Tamim falls after a slow start; fans upset
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) – Still not up to the mark, Tamim Iqbal fell for 36 off 53 deliveries while playing Mohammad Nabi against Afghanistan at Southampton on Monday.
Tigers sent to bat first
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) — Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib won the toss on Monday against Bangladesh at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, and opted to bowl first amid the overcast condition.
Rhodes advices Tigers not to take much pressure
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) — Ahead of the all-important game against Afghanistan on Monday, Bangladesh’s head coach Steve Rhodes advised the Tigers not to take too much pressure on their shoulder.
Pakistan gets away with more dropped catches at World Cup
London , Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — In reviewing Pakistan's vital stand-and-deliver win over South Africa at Lord's, coach Mickey Arthur ran down his team's basics.