Cricket
Stokes propels England to 311 in World Cup opener
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) — 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 him, Jason Roy (54), Joe Root (51) and Eoin Morgan (87) also hit the fifties.
Morgan makes it 200 ODIs for England
London, May 30 (AP/UNB) — Eoin Morgan got off the mark with a boundary in his 200th one-day international for England.
Anthem released to energise ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup fans
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) - As part of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Uber, a global personal mobility company, has released “Way-O, Way-O”, a song to energise fans at one of the world’s most anticipated sports tournaments - the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, 2019.
South Africa bowl first in opening World Cup game against England
Dhaka, May 30 (UNB) — 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.
Cricket World Cup set to open with England vs South Africa
London, May 30 (AP/UNB) — England and South Africa meet in the opening match of the 12th Cricket World Cup on what should be a bowl-first pitch at the Oval on Thursday.
ICC World Cup: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe suffers hamstring strain
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) – It was a huge blow for Bangladesh when captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza suffered a hamstring strain on his left leg during the last warm-up match against India on Tuesday.
ICC World Cup kicks off Thursday
Dhaka, May 29 (UNB) - 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 Kennington Oval, London.
India thrash Bangladesh, Windies outhit NZ in last warmups
London, May 29 (AP/UNB) — India thrashed Bangladesh by 95 runs and the West Indies outgunned New Zealand by 91 runs in the last Cricket World Cup warmups on Tuesday.
Tigers bossed around by India in last warm-up game
Dhaka, May 28 (UNB) — India on Tuesday overwhelmed the Tigers at Cardiff in all three departments of the game, winning by 95 runs. It was the final warm-up game before the ICC World Cup.
Banglalink ‘Game On’, Rabbithole to live stream ICC World Cup 2019
Dhaka, May 28 (UNB)— Cricket lovers will be able to watch World Cup matches on Banglalink ‘Game On’, a 360 degree digital sports platform, and Rabbithole.