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Tigers sent to bat first
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) — Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib won the toss on Monday against Bangladesh at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, and opted to bowl first amid the overcast condition.
Rhodes advices Tigers not to take much pressure
Dhaka, June 24 (UNB) — Ahead of the all-important game against Afghanistan on Monday, Bangladesh’s head coach Steve Rhodes advised the Tigers not to take too much pressure on their shoulder.
Pakistan gets away with more dropped catches at World Cup
London , Jun 24 (AP/UNB) — In reviewing Pakistan's vital stand-and-deliver win over South Africa at Lord's, coach Mickey Arthur ran down his team's basics.
Pakistan stay in semis hunt, crushing SAfrica
London, Jun 23 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan clung to slim hopes of making the semifinals and ended South Africa's chances in a 49-run thumping victory at Lord's.
NZ fined for slow over rate vs West Indies
London, Jun23 (AP/UNB) — New Zealand has been fined for a slow over rate against the West Indies on Saturday in Manchester.
Pakistan set South Africa tough 309 to win at Lord's
London, June 23 (AP/UNB) — Pakistan put up 308-7 against South Africa after an 89 by the recalled Haris Sohail in a late flurry at Lord's in their Cricket World Cup match on Sunday.
ICC WC: Bangladesh to play Afghanistan Monday to keep semifinal hope alive
Dhaka, June 23 (UNB)—To Keep their semi-final dream alive in a tough situation in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh badly needs a win against Afghanistan on Monday at the Rose Bowl in Southampton.
Tahir becomes South Africa leading wicket-taker
London, June 23 (AP/UNB) — Spinner Imran Tahir has removed both Pakistan opening batsmen to become the leading South Africa wicket-taker in Cricket World Cups.
Kohli sanctioned for excessive lbw appeal
London, June 23 (AP/UNB) — India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25% of his match fee for excessive appealing for an lbw decision in the win against Afghanistan at Southampton on Saturday.
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.