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Heath Streak, a former captain of Zimbabwe, made an official statement in response to the false reports of his demise that went viral on social media today. The injured former fast bowler asked the source to apologise for disseminating the false information. “It is a complete falsehood and rumor. I’m healthy and alive. I find … Read more
With a career-best five-wicket haul, fast bowler Haris Rauf spearheaded a speed onslaught on Afghanistan and gave Pakistan a commanding 142-run win in the first one-day international on Tuesday in Hambantota, Sri Lanka. After Pakistan scored 201, Afghanistan was dismissed after 20 overs for 59, their second-lowest ODI total under Rauf’s ferocious 5-18. In the … Read more
Former English internationals Ian Bell and James Foster will assist in coaching the Black Caps during their upcoming white-ball tour of England, according to New Zealand Cricket on Wednesday. The two England players will strengthen the backroom personnel for New Zealand, according to performance manager Simon Insley. Since his retirement, Ian Bell has had a … Read more
In the upcoming few months, Shakib Al Hasan will need to manage things in a variety of ways. The 36-year-old, who previously led Bangladesh in the largest cricket competition in 2011, is again in charge of the ODI team soon before the World Cup after Tamim Iqbal resigned as captain. The Asia Cup and the … Read more
The 16th edition of the regional cricket spectacular, which begins in Pakistan and Sri Lanka on August 30, will return to the Asia Cup’s original 50-over format after featuring the shortest format in its most recent iteration last year. The Daily Star Sports takes a look back at the Tigers’ performances in the 2018 Asia … Read more
Heath Streak’s old national teammate Henry Olonga disputed the report, calling it “exaggerated” and incorrect, just hours after it had been confirmed that the pacer from Zimbabwe had passed away. “I can affirm that Heath Streak’s demise has been significantly exaggerated, according to rumors.He just spoke to me. He was contacted again by the third … Read more
On Saturday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates captain Muhammad Waseem scored 55 runs to help his team defeat New Zealand by seven wickets and tie the three-match T20 series. The UAE lost opener Aryansh Sharma without scoring before Waseem and Vriitya Aravind (25) stabilized the innings, needing 143 to win after once more opting to … Read more
At the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday, Galle Titans suffered a 34-run defeat to B-Love Kandy in the second qualifier of the Lanka Premier League. Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and batter Liton Das both struggled with the bat. Opening batsman Liton managed a 19-ball 25, while Shakib struck a 15-ball 17 as … Read more
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) chief selector Minhajul Abedin Nannu confirmed to The Daily Star on Monday that bowler Ebadot Hossain has been listed as doubtful for the Asia Cup due to physical issues. Nannu claims that before making a decision regarding Ebadot’s Asia Cup prospects, BCB is awaiting a report from the physios due on … Read more
Beginning on Tuesday, Pakistan will play Afghanistan in a three-game one-day international series in Sri Lanka. According to captain Babar Azam, this is good practice for the Asia Cup and World Cup. The six-nation Asia Cup, which starts on August 30 in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, and the World Cup, which starts on October 5, … Read more
