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Victoria Falls is one of Africa’s major tourism markets, with the promise of adventure and a perfectly Instagrammable backdrop, a resource that Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) aims to tap into with a daring plan to build a 10,000-capacity stadium in the resort town. The 35,000-strong town of Victoria Falls is famed for its wildlife, water sports, … Read more
The third day of play in the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand was cut short due to bad lighting at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today, with the hosts leading the visitors by 30 runs. Opening batsman Zakir Hassan is unbeaten on 16, while Mominul Haque is yet to score as … Read more
Former teammate Mitchell Johnson slammed David Warner’s selection for Australia’s Test series against Pakistan on Friday, stating, “Everyone’s entitled to their own opinions.” Johnson slammed Warner in a newspaper editorial when he was selected for the three-match home series beginning next week, which is anticipated to be his final Test. Johnson questioned why Warner, 37, … Read more
Glenn Phillips’ counterpunching performance on the third day of the second Test against Bangladesh got New Zealand back into the game, allowing the visitors to take an eight-run first innings lead after starting the day on 55-5. Phillips struck nine fours and four sixes in his 87-ball performance before being caught by Mehedi Hasan Miraz … Read more
After his 10-wicket haul and Player of the Match heroics against New Zealand in the first of the two-match series on December 2, Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam vaulted four places to a career-high 14th in the ICC Test Bowlers’ Rankings. Taijul’s 708 rating points are the most ever achieved by a Bangladesh bowler, surpassing … Read more
Today, Bangladesh cricketers Nahida Akter and Fargana Hoque were named to the ICC women’s player of the month shortlist for November 2023. The nomination was based on their performances in Bangladesh’s ODI series victory against Pakistan at home in November. Sadia Iqbal of Pakistan, who also competed in the series, is the third candidate, alongside … Read more
East Zone left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed recorded a five-wicket haul against South Zone in Chattogram, while the third day of Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) play between Central Zone and North Zone was totally washed out. Nasum took five wickets for 75 runs, while bowler Rejaur Rahman Raja took three wickets to dismiss South Zone for … Read more
In their quest to become Australia’s new Test opener, Cameron Bancroft struck 53 and Marcus Harris 49 against Pakistan on Thursday, but neither was able to press on and reach a huge score. They assisted the Prime Minister’s XI to 149-2 at stumps in Canberra, behind by 242 in Pakistan’s only warm-up match before the … Read more
Virat Kohli is apparently not in India’s plans for the ICC Twenty20 World Cup next year, with team management preferring to play Ishan Kishan in the one-down position in place of the seasoned batter. Several Indian media sites reported this development on Thursday, following a recent meeting in New Delhi between BCCI high brass and … Read more
The Bangladesh Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association has written a letter of protest to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan, citing a lack of respect from Umpires’ Committee head Iftekhar Ahmed Mithu. The complaint letter is in response to media leaks revealing the six umpires who were recently removed from Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) … Read more
