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Ex-selector Faruk welcomes Jayed’s inclusion in World Cup team
Dhaka, Apr 18 (UNB) — Abu Jayed Rahi’s inclusion in the World Cup squad has been welcomed by former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Faruk Ahmed.
Dimuth Karunaratne to lead Sri Lanka at World Cup
Colombo, Apr 18 (AP/UNB) — Test opener Dimuth Karunaratne was named Thursday to lead Sri Lanka's World Cup team despite not having played a one-day international in more than four years.
Mustafiz keen to make his inclusion count in the World Cup
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) - Left-arm Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman on Wednesday said he is keen to make his inclusion in the World Cup count. After playing a T20 World Cup in 2016, Mustafizur is now ready to take part in a 50-over World Cup for the first time.
Mental preparation key to victory in World Cup: Tamim
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) — Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal on Wednesday said that mental preparation is the key to win matches in a big event like the World Cup.
Want to finish World Cup as one of 5 best bowlers: Rubel
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) – Talking about the World Cup goal, Bangladesh speedster Rubel Hossain has insisted that he wants to finish the tournament as one of the best five bowlers. The World Cup is scheduled to be played in England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.
ICC partners with UNICEF to deliver ‘One Day for Children’ in Cricket World Cup
Dhaka, April 17 (UNB) – The ICC Cricket for Good, in partnership with UNICEF, has announced ‘One Day for Children’ campaign, bringing together one billion cricket fans to help build a better world for children.
Premier Cricket: Mosaddek’s all-round show sinks Mohammedan
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) - In the second round of the Super League of ongoing Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, Abahani Limited beat Mohammedan Sporting Club by 45 runs on Wednesday at BKSP ground, Savar.
Quarterfinals of National School Cricket Tournament begins Thursday
Dhaka, April 17 (UNB) – The quarterfinals of the Prime Bank Young Tigers National School Cricket Tournament begins on Thursday at country’s two northern venues—Rangpur Cricket Gardens and Lalmonirhat District Stadium.
Mashrafe 2nd Bangladeshi to take 400 wickets in List-A cricket
Dhaka, Apr 17 (UNB) —Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza on Wednesday has become the second Bangladeshi bowler to scalp 400 wickets in List A cricket.
It’s a dream come true: Mosaddek
Dhaka, Apr 16 (UNB) — Right-handed middle-order batsman Mosaddek Hossain says representing Bangladesh on the biggest cricketing event has been his lifelong dream.