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Kohli, Dhoni propel India to 268
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB)— Despite losing five wickets in 180 runs, India put up a challenging total of 268 for seven wickets at Manchester on Thursday against West Indies relying two fifties of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.
Bangladesh to host Afghanistan, Zimbabwe for T20 tri-series
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) — With the T20 World Cup next year, Bangladesh set to host Afghanistan and Zimbabwe for a T20 tri-series in September, a BCB official confirmed UNB on Thursday.
Bangladesh ‘A’ team to tour India in July
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) — Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to send its ‘A’ team to India for a four-day event in Karnataka regional cricket.
India opt to bat first against West Indies
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) — India won the toss and opted to bat first in their sixth game of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against West Indies at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday.
Pakistan’s World Cup campaign so far mirrors the 1992 one
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB)- Pakistan added yet another win as they beat New Zealand by six-wickets at Edgbaston, reports The Indian Express. The uncanny resemblance between the 1992 World Cup and 2019 World Cup is hard to ignore as the win-loss record is identical in more than one way:
Mahmudullah will play even if he’s slightly fit: Khaled Mahmud
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) — Bangladesh all-rounder Mahmudullah Riyad, who has been suffering from several injuries, will take the field against India on July 2 even if he is not fully fit, said Tigers team manager Khaled Mahmud.
Bangladesh can beat India if luck favours: Miraz
Dhaka, June 27 (UNB) — Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz believes the Tigers can beat India and qualify for the semis – with a little favour from luck.
Resurgent Pakistan beats NZ by 6 wickets
Birmingham, Jun 27 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan maintained its reputation as the most unpredictable team in international cricket with a stunning six-wicket victory that kept its World Cup semifinal hopes alive, ruined New Zealand's perfect record and heaped more pressure on host England.
Holder hails Gayle as veteran batter backflips on retirement
Manchester, Jun 26 (AP/UNB) — It was like West Indies skipper Jason Holder was discovering a surprise gift, hearing the news Chris Gayle planned to play on after the World Cup.
Neesham, Grandhomme help New Zealand post 237
Dhaka, June 26 (UNB) — Despite losing five wickets for 83 runs, New Zealand posted 237 for six in 50 overs against Pakistan at Birmingham on Wednesday riding on a 132-run stand in the sixth wicket by James Neesham and Colin de Grandhomme.