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No 500 total but big hits still decide World Cup champion
London, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — Expecting the first 500 total in limited-overs history, Cricket World Cup organizers reprinted the scorecards that are sold to fans at venues in England. The original designs only went up to 400.
Plans for Black Caps welcome home ceremony on hold in NZ
Wellington, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — Plans for an official ceremony to welcome home the New Zealand cricket team after its dramatic World Cup final loss have been deferred because of "logistical complications."
Diverse and talented, England cricket champs come from afar
London, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — The captain of the team was born on the outskirts of Dublin.
Sujan may take charge as interim coach, wants the job long-term
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) — Chairman of Cricket Operation committee of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Akram Khan, on Monday said BCB director Khaled Mahmud might be appointed as the interim coach of the national team.
ICC WC: Shakib features in team of the tournament
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) — Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan featured in the ICC’s Team of the Tournament of the ICC Men’s World Cup.
Four-day Cricket: Bangladesh A team draw with Afghanistan A
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB)– Hosts Bangladesh A Team played a draw with touring Afghanistan A Team in their 2nd four-day unofficial Test on the 4th and final day at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Monday.
Tri-nation Youth ODI: Young Tigers fly to England
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) — Bangladesh Under-19 Cricket Team flew to England on Monday for participating in a Tri-nation Youth ODI Tournament there.
Queen sends message to World Cup finalists
London, July 15 (AP/UNB) — Buckingham Palace released a statement from Queen Elizabeth II after the final.
Stokes brings World Cup home in thrilling finish
Dhaka, July 15 (UNB) - England snuck past New Zealand in the most thrilling World Cup final ever to win their maiden ICC World Cup title at the home of cricket -- Lord’s -- on Sunday.
Mini Ranji Trophy: BCB XI to play Dr DY Patil CA on Tuesday
Dhaka, July 14 (UNB)- Touring Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) XI will face Dr DY Patil Cricket Academy in their 2nd four-day match of the ongoing Dr (Capt) K Thimmappaiah Memorial Cricket Tournament, also known as Mini Ranji Trophy, on Tuesday (July 16) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore.
Earlier, BCB XI played to a draw against Vidarbha Cricket Association in their first four-day match at Alur-2 (Golden Oval) in Bangalore last week.
The Bangladeshi side posted massive 500 for 7 (declared) featuring two centuries by Mominul Haque (169) and Nazmul Hossain Shanto (118) in the first innings while national coloured left arm spinner Taijul Islam grabbed eight wickets conceding 89 runs to restrict Vidarbha CA at 353 in the first four-dayer.
In the 2nd innings, BCB XI were all out for 175 in 62 overs giving a tough winning target of 323 runs for Vidarbha CA on the last and final day.
In reply, Vidarbha CA scored 38 for 1 in 14 overs when the bails were drawn for the 4th and final day to settle for a draw.
After the first match, the BCB XI advanced to 2nd slot in the four-team Group B securing 3 points while KSCA Secretary XI topped the group list securing 6 points.
Among others, Vidarbha Cricket Association bagged one point while Dr DY Patil Cricket Academy team yet to open the account playing one matches each.