Cricket
Jonny Bairstow takes England to 305
Dhaka, July 3 (UNB) - In their last league stage game of the ongoing ICC World Cup, England posted 305 against New Zealand riding on the second consecutive century of Jonny Bairstow.
Tigers’ semifinal dream ended by familiar foe
Dhaka, July 2 (UNB) — Bangladesh’s dream to reach the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup came to the end as they suffered a loss to India by 28 runs at Edgbaston on Tuesday. India, on the other hand, confirmed a place in the semifinals after Australia.
Mustafizur shines as Bangladesh restrict India to 314
Dhaka, July 2 (UNB) — Mustafizur Rahman bagged five wickets to help restrict former world champion India to 314 at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
India take control as openers hit fifties
Dhaka, July 2 (UNB) — Half centuries by openers Lokesh Rahul and Rohit Sharma put India in control of their match against Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Bangladesh plays India with semifinal spot in mind
London, Jul 2 (AP/UNB) — India has another chance to secure a semifinal spot in the Cricket World Cup when Virat Kohli's team plays Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
Cricket: Afghanistan A arrive for 25-day tour
Dhaka, July 1 (UNB)- Afghanistan A arrived in the capital Monday evening on a 25-day tour to Bangladesh to play two four-day and five one-day matches against their Bangladesh counterparts in Khulna, Chattogram and BKSP in Savar.
Warner's baby daughter arrives between games
London, Jul 1 (AP/UNB) — David Warner has faced plenty of deliveries during the World Cup but none was more important than the one on Sunday night, when his third daughter Isla Rose was born.
ICC WC: England post a challenging 337 as Bairstow hits a ton;
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB)— A brilliant century by Jonny Bairstow guided England to post a challenging total of 337 for 7 against India in their must-win match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday.
Lagaan Part 2: Netizens recall Aamir Khan’s movie before India vs England clash
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB) - Sunday is no ordinary match as India take on hosts England in a crucial ICC Men Cricket World Cup 2019 match at Edgbaston in Birmingham. And ahead of the match, social media is already abuzz with ‘Lagaan’ memes as Birmingham is expected to host more supporters for the men in blue than the hosts themselves, reports The Indian Express.
England opt to bat first against India
Dhaka, June 30 (UNB) - England won the toss and elected to bat first against India at Birmingham on Sunday.