Cricket
Sachin Tendulkar unhappy with MS Dhoni, Kedar Jadhav’s lack of intent against Afghanistan
Dhaka, June 23 (UNB) - Sachin Tendulkar was left disappointed by India’s slow batting display against Afghanistan and said the middle-order batsmen, including Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav, lacked positive intent during their tense World Cup clash here, reports The Indian Express.
Pakistan bat first against South Africa in must-win game
Dhaka, June 23 (UNB) — Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed won the toss against South Africa on Sunday at Lord's, London and opted to bat first.
Imran Khan’s assistant shares Sachin Tendulkar’s photo, claiming it as Pakistan PM; trolled heavily
Dhaka, June 23 (UNB)- Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan’s assistant and co-founder of PTI Naeem ul Haque made a major social media slip-up on Thursday after he posted an old picture of former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar and captioned it as ‘PM Imran Khan 1969’. This comes right after PM Imran Khan himself had made a social media gaffe recently, after attributing a quote of Rabindranath Tagore to Kahlil Gibran, reports The Indian Express.
Williamson digs New Zealand out of strife with 148 v Windies
Manchester, June 22 (AP/UNB) — The wild first over was all about West Indies paceman Sheldon Cottrell saluting the New Zealand openers as he sent them back to the pavilion for first-ball ducks.
Pakistan need win more than South Africa at Lord's
London, Jun 22 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan ought to be far more inspired than South Africa when they meet on Sunday at Lord's in the Cricket World Cup.
India opt to bat first against Afghanistan
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) — Indian captain ViratKohli won the toss and opted to bat first in their fifth game in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup against Afghanistan on Saturday at The Rose Bowl, Southampton.
Commentary or BCCI-IPL roles: World Cup TV experts face choice
Dhaka, June 22 (UNB) - The Star Sports panel of experts for the World Cup is expected to see a shake-up with the BCCI all set to give the stars two weeks to choose between commentary assignments and their official positions with the board and IPL franchises. Even active cricketers, either for India or the IPL, have been barred from being employed as commentators by the broadcasters, reports The Indian Express.
Zimbabwe cricket board suspended
Harare, June 21 (AP/UNB) — The Zimbabwe cricket board has been suspended by a government body that oversees sport in the country after allegations of corruption.
Will Smith: Durham batsman announces retirement
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - Durham batsman Will Smith has retired from cricket at the age of 36.
Jason Roy: England batsman eyes World Cup return against Australia
Dhaka, June 21 (UNB) - England opener Jason Roy is aiming to be fit for Tuesday's World Cup match against Australia, but says his return will be managed "game by game", reports BBC.