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Sri Lanka bags thrilling win over England

Sri Lanka bags thrilling win over England

-- 2019-06-22 10:16:41

Cricket - ICC Cricket World Cup - England v Sri Lanka - Headingley, Leeds, Britiain - June 21, 2019 Sri Lanka's Lasith Malinga celebrates taking the wicket of England's Jos Buttler Action Images via R...

Chile beat Thailand but both  eliminated from World Cup

Chile beat Thailand but both eliminated from World Cup

-- 2019-06-21 21:56:13

Chile were eliminated from the women's World Cup after missing a late penalty that would have sent them through in a 2-0 win over Thailand on Thursday, reports Reuters. Francisca Lara's 86th-minute s...

Sri Lanka sets target of 233

Sri Lanka sets target of 233

-- 2019-06-21 19:31:41

Jofra Archer moved into a share of top spot on the World Cup wicket-taking list with 3-52 as England restricted Sri Lanka to 232-9 in the group game at Headingley. Archer's fifth three-wicket haul in...

Shakib first Bangladeshi to score over 400 runs in WC

Shakib first Bangladeshi to score over 400 runs in WC

-- 2019-06-21 18:08:42

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has become the first Bangladeshi cricketer to aggregate 400 runs in an international series or tournament. He reached the milestone during Thursday’s game against Au...

Spirited Tigers give Aussies a mighty scare

Spirited Tigers give Aussies a mighty scare

-- 2019-06-21 09:43:06

Mushfiqur Rahim blasted Bangladesh to their highest ODI total of 333 for eight with his maiden World Cup century but it was not enough to prevent a 48-run defeat to holders Australia in their high-sco...

Australia set mammoth target for Tigers

Australia set mammoth target for Tigers

-- 2019-06-20 20:34:44

Defending world champions Australia posted a massive total of 381 for five in the ICC World Cup match against Bangladesh at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Bangladesh conceded as many or more runs in the W...

Warner hits ton as Australia heading for big total

Warner hits ton as Australia heading for big total

-- 2019-06-20 18:28:09

Former vice-captain of Australia, David Warner hit his second ton in the ongoing ICC Men’s World Cup in England and Wales against Bangladesh on Thursday at Nottingham. The southpaw reached his...

Aussies win toss, ask Tigers to bowl first

Aussies win toss, ask Tigers to bowl first

FE Online Desk 2019-06-20 15:13:14

The defending champions Australia have won the toss and asked Bangladesh to bowl first at Trent Bridge in Nottingham today. Two changes have been made in the Bangladesh line-up today, Tiger skipper M...

Saifuddin, Mosaddek injury doubts for Australia clash

Saifuddin, Mosaddek injury doubts for Australia clash

-- 2019-06-20 12:39:07

In the all-important clash against Australia today, Bangladesh might miss the service of all-rounders Mohammad Saifuddin and Mosaddek Hossain Saikat - both suffering from injuries. Saifuddin, a right...

Argentina cling to hope after lucky draw with Paraguay

Argentina cling to hope after lucky draw with Paraguay

-- 2019-06-20 10:27:26

Lionel Messi scored from the penalty spot to salvage a 1-1 draw for Argentina against Paraguay in the Copa America on Wednesday as his side rode their luck to cling on to hope of reaching the quarter-...

Tigers need to roar against Aussies today

Tigers need to roar against Aussies today

Agencies 2019-06-20 09:48:32

Bangladesh are heading into Thursday's match against defending champions Australia to keep their semi-finals dream alive. Losing the game at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, will almost end their chance of...

Archer Shana accorded  warm reception

Archer Shana accorded warm reception

-- 2019-06-20 00:35:20

Mohammad Ruman Shana, who won Bangladesh's first-ever bronze medal in the World Archery Championship, got warm reception after his arrival in Dhaka with Bangladesh team on Tuesday, reports UNB. Shana...

Rashid becomes most expensive bowler in World Cup history

Rashid becomes most expensive bowler in World Cup history

-- 2019-06-20 00:32:28

MANCHESTER, June 19 (PTI): Afghanistan leg-spinner Rashid Khan endured on Tuesday the ignominy of becoming the most expensive bowler in World Cup history during their match against hosts England at Ol...

Brazil held to goalless draw by Venezuela

Brazil held to goalless draw by Venezuela

-- 2019-06-19 11:56:36

Copa America hosts Brazil had three goals ruled out and missed a series of chances as they were held 0-0 by Group A rivals Venezuela on Tuesday. Roberto Firmino had a goal chalked off late in the fir...

France go 3-0 at WC with 1-0 win over Nigeria

France go 3-0 at WC with 1-0 win over Nigeria

-- 2019-06-18 21:15:55

France completed World Cup group play with a 3-0 record for the first time, beating Nigeria 1-0 Monday night at Rennes when Wendie Renard converted a penalty kick in the 79th minute after missing her...

Platini questioned over awarding of WC to Qatar

Platini questioned over awarding of WC to Qatar

-- 2019-06-18 18:07:22

Former UEFA President Michel Platini is being questioned by French anti-corruption investigators over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Platini, 63, was head of European football's governi...

Calm dressing room key to win: Shakib

Calm dressing room key to win: Shakib

-- 2019-06-18 12:56:46

Bangladesh’s successful run chase against West Indies at the World Cup on Monday was aided by a calm and confident dressing room atmosphere that the players were able to replicate on the pitch,...

Mashrafe praises exceptional Shakib after Windies heroics

Mashrafe praises exceptional Shakib after Windies heroics

-- 2019-06-18 11:10:24

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza heaped praise on team mate Shakib Al Hasan after the all-rounder scored his second century in as many World Cup matches to lead them to a big win over the West Indi...

Tigers beat West Indies in stunning run chase

Tigers beat West Indies in stunning run chase

FE Desk 2019-06-18 09:15:38

Bangladesh pulled off a stunning 322-run chase to trounce West Indies by seven wickets with 51 balls to spare in the 23rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Taunton in England on Monday. World's t...

How World Cups fall foul to the weather

How World Cups fall foul to the weather

-- 2019-06-17 21:23:55

It is an unwanted record for this World Cup - more matches have already fallen foul of wet weather than at any of the previous editions, reports https://www.skysports.com. But how significant a facto...

Tigers on right track to chase down target

Tigers on right track to chase down target

FE Online Report 2019-06-17 20:52:17

Bangladesh were 210 for 3 in 30 overs in the crucial World Cup tie against West Indies at Taunton on Monday. Earlier, after being Put in to bat first West Indies scored 321 for 8 in 50 overs, thanks...

Uphill task ahead for Tigers

Uphill task ahead for Tigers

FE Online Report 2019-06-17 19:21:30

West Indies posted a commanding score of 321 for 8 in their stipulated 50 overs against Bangladesh in their World Cup match at Taunton on Monday. Earlier, after being put in to bat, the West Indies m...

WI poised for big score

WI poised for big score

FE Online Report 2019-06-17 17:52:47

West Indies scored 166 for 3 at the end of 33 overs against Bangladesh in their World Cup match in Taunton on Monday. Earlier, after winning the toss and electing to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers ma...

BD win toss, opt to bowl first in crucial match against Windies

BD win toss, opt to bowl first in crucial match against Windies

FE Online Desk 2019-06-17 15:31:37

Bangladesh have won the toss and decided to bowl first against West Indies at the Somerset County ground at Taunton today.  For both sides, the match is almost a must-win. Bangladesh and West I...

Uruguay crush 10-man Ecuador in Copa America opener

Uruguay crush 10-man Ecuador in Copa America opener

-- 2019-06-17 12:09:14

Uruguay crushed Ecuador 4-0 in their Copa America opener on Sunday with help from an early sending off that deflated their opponents and assured the 15-times champions the simplest of starts to their...

Bangladesh eye crucial win against Windies today

Bangladesh eye crucial win against Windies today

-- 2019-06-17 11:06:29

Having faced each other quite a lot recently, very few things will be new and changed when Bangladesh take on West Indies at Taunton in their World Cup tie, but for both sides the game is almost a mus...

Juventus appoints Sarri as manager

Juventus appoints Sarri as manager

-- 2019-06-16 21:03:20

Maurizio Sarri has left Chelsea to become manager of Serie A champions Juventus on a three-year deal. Sarri, who joined the Blues from Napoli in July 2018, led them to third in the Premier League and...

India powers to 336-5 against Pakistan

India powers to 336-5 against Pakistan

-- 2019-06-16 20:55:58

Rohit Sharma smashed his second century in three innings and skipper Virat Kohli made 77 to power India to 336 for five in their World Cup match against Pakistan at Old Trafford on Sunday. Put into b...

Tamim lambastes Mashrafe’s critics

Tamim lambastes Mashrafe’s critics

-- 2019-06-16 14:19:30

Bangladesh stalwart Tamim Iqbal has come down heavily on the critics of Tigers captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza who is going through a bad patch in this World Cup. Mashrafe, a right-arm pacer, has manage...

Colombia see off Argentina in Copa clash

Colombia see off Argentina in Copa clash

Reuters 2019-06-16 10:02:52

Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday (local time) that burst into life after a sluggish start. J...