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Australia vs England: Arch rivals lock horns for the top spot

Australia vs England: Arch rivals lock horns for the top spot

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-30 14:16:04

The two oldest rivals of cricket are scheduled to face each other in Dubai tonight at 8.00 pm Bangladesh time.  Both these sides have so far registered four points in two games – with Engl...

All good for Pakistan's new coaching staff

All good for Pakistan's new coaching staff

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2021-10-28 20:57:14

To continue with the sense of unpredictability that has always remained with the Pakistan side over the years, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced the inclusion of a completely new coaching sta...

FE Predicts: Here are our Semi-Finalists of the World Cup

FE Predicts: Here are our Semi-Finalists of the World Cup

Ahnaf Wazed Khan 2021-10-28 20:36:57

In every World Cup, prediction becomes an interesting thing for all the fans.  All the speculations and observations regarding what might happen and what is most likely to happen, how certain in...

Have Bangladesh's X factors lost their tone?

Have Bangladesh's X factors lost their tone?

Samin Zarif 2021-10-28 17:56:13

Bangladesh reached the Super 12 of this year's ICC T20I World Cup, beating Papua New Guinea by 84 runs in their last match of the first round.  After that, all went wrong with Bangladesh as they...

Bangladesh fail to score big, set a target of 125 runs for England

Bangladesh fail to score big, set a target of 125 runs for England

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-27 17:45:13

Bangladesh managed to get 124 runs on the board against England in their second match in the round of Super 12.  Winning the toss, Bangladesh decided to bat first once again. The Tigers arrived...

Oldest players in this year’s World Cup

Oldest players in this year’s World Cup

Aniruddha Bhowmik 2021-10-27 17:06:53

When T20 cricket came about, many thought it was a format made for the young to shine and make it a format of their own.  However, as the years progressed, players with experience of playing the...

Top 5 choking in World T20s

Top 5 choking in World T20s

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-27 16:03:12

The WT20 has made way for some heartbreaking moments for fans, amidst the unparalleled entertainment and joy.  Nothing can be as heartbreaking as watching your team lose from a good position. Th...

Cornered Bangladesh meet confident England today

Cornered Bangladesh meet confident England today

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-27 12:25:27

The Tigers are all set to face the Three Lions in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi today afternoon at 4.00 pm Bangladesh time.  Although not mathematically, psychologically this game is a must-wi...

Clinical bowling makes it 2 in 2 for Pakistan

Clinical bowling makes it 2 in 2 for Pakistan

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-26 23:30:01

Pakistan beat New Zealand by 5 wickets in a low-scoring affair at Sharjah. In response to the target of 135, Pakistan had a quiet start. At the end of the powerplay, they were 30/1.  By removin...

Quinton de Kock withdrawn for not taking the knee

Quinton de Kock withdrawn for not taking the knee

Zarif Rahman 2021-10-26 20:02:31

The summer of 2020 saw the formation and rise of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement. Inevitably, the relevance spread to sports as well, particularly cricket.  If we think back a little, we r...

South Africa back on track, beat West Indies by 8 wickets

South Africa back on track, beat West Indies by 8 wickets

Tofael Mahmud 2021-10-26 19:41:10

South Africa bounced back after losing against Australia in their opening match as they beat West Indies by 8 Wickets. Aiden Markram's blitzing fifty took to South Africa home. In response to a trick...

New Zealand to take on a high-spirited Pakistan today

New Zealand to take on a high-spirited Pakistan today

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-26 15:06:51

The Kiwis are set to start their World Cup campaign against an exuberant Pakistan in Sharjah tonight at 8.00 pm Bangladesh time.  On the back of a comprehensive 10-wicket victory against India,...

South Africa Vs West Indies: Mission to bounce back

South Africa Vs West Indies: Mission to bounce back

FE Sports Desk 2021-10-26 14:18:24

South Africa will face West Indies today at 4 pm Bangladesh time at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. For both the teams, it is a match to turn things around as both of them started off los...

All Time XI of T20 World CUP

All Time XI of T20 World CUP

Shafin Saif 2021-10-25 17:55:25

Picking an all-time best XI is always tricky. Although the T20 format is not that old, yet, a lot of cricketers have already exhibited greatness to claim a spot on the all-time XI.  While the 7t...

Too predictable, too emotional - question mark on Mahmudullah's strategy

Too predictable, too emotional - question mark on Mahmudullah's strategy

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-25 15:40:08

“It is usual for me to behave firmly. We are also human and we can make mistakes. We represent the country and play for the country. We always think of the country’s expectations. I do not...

New techs and rules in this World Cup

New techs and rules in this World Cup

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-25 15:29:01

The ICC Men’s WT20 is happening after a gap of more than 5 years. The nature of the game is such that it has gone through several small but noticeable changes.  New technologies have been...

India blown away as Pakistan break the deadlock

India blown away as Pakistan break the deadlock

Ayman Chowdhury 2021-10-24 23:37:13

Pakistan beat India emphatically by 10 wickets in their first match of Group B in the ICC T20 World Cup to finally break the deadlock of defeating India in an ICC tournament. Going into this match, P...

Shakib's batting form shouldn't be a concern for Bangladesh

Shakib's batting form shouldn't be a concern for Bangladesh

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-24 14:20:54

Shakib al Hasan is one of the best all-rounders to play the T20 format with some mentionable achievements.  Although he has always been a brilliant bowler pitching it in the good areas and being...

Bangladesh's chances in the Super 12

Bangladesh's chances in the Super 12

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-24 14:02:56

Despite an early setback against Scotland, Bangladesh have made their way through to the next round as their Super 12 campaign begins against Sri Lanka in Sharjah today.  After finishing at the...

Tigers meet the Lions today

Tigers meet the Lions today

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-24 12:37:53

Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are set to meet each other in their first game of Super 12. This Group A clash will be held today in Sharjah, UAE at 4.00 pm Bangladesh time.  Although similar in charac...

Ideal playing XI for the Tigers in the Super 12

Ideal playing XI for the Tigers in the Super 12

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-24 01:22:47

As the qualifying stage has ended, the real test of Bangladesh begins today in Super 12.  All 15 players need to be at their best and may play a crucial role for any given game. Here is FE&rsquo...

West Indies blown away as England complete redemption

West Indies blown away as England complete redemption

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-23 22:44:41

The defending champions West Indies were absolutely blown away by the Three Lions tonight in both these teams’ opening fixture of Group A in Dubai, as England won by 6 wickets with 70 balls to s...

Australia start their World Cup mission beating RSA by 5 wickets

Australia start their World Cup mission beating RSA by 5 wickets

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-23 20:00:42

Australia have beaten South Africa by 5 wickets in the 1st match of the super 12 round of T20 World Cup 2021. The Aussies, having opted to bowl first, had a great start as the bowlers picked up 3 qu...

Will Bangladesh be benefitted from the daylight fixtures?

Will Bangladesh be benefitted from the daylight fixtures?

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-23 16:01:35

The round-1 of ICC T20 World Cup 2021 ended with Namibia's historic victory against Ireland and Netherlands' massive batting order collapse against Sri Lanka.  Sri Lanka and Bangladesh enter the...

Will Liton and Soumya ever be consistent?

Will Liton and Soumya ever be consistent?

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-23 15:23:25

Liton Das and Soumya Sarkar are considered to be two of the most talented opening batters Bangladesh has produced in the last 7 years.  Liton Das was rated as a future prospect during his initia...

Can Bangladesh chase a target over 150?

Can Bangladesh chase a target over 150?

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-23 13:56:33

Bangladesh have never been considered as a force to reckon with in the T20 format. In 115 appearances, Bangladesh have managed to win only 43 games at a win-loss (W/L) ratio of 0.614.  Unfortuna...

England vs West Indies: Super 12 begins with a Clash of Titans

England vs West Indies: Super 12 begins with a Clash of Titans

Rakimul Huq 2021-10-23 13:40:03

 “Carlos Brathwaite, Carlos Brathwaite, Remember the Name!” The visual imagery that comes to mind after hearing these words of Ian Bishop, was how the last WT20 encounter between Engl...

The Champions of World T20

The Champions of World T20

Shafin Saif 2021-10-22 18:39:36

T20 cricket is the shortest format of international cricket and it is the evenest battleground for big and small teams alike, due to its nature. Teams that fell behind in terms of quality and strengt...

England's challenge to adapt to the condition

England's challenge to adapt to the condition

Tanvir Ahmed 2021-10-22 16:15:21

After securing their first-ever ICC Trophy in the 50-over World Cup two years ago, Eoin Morgan's men are set to face a series of challenges to clinch their second T20 Title.  England’s cam...

Are the Tigers ready to face these spinners in Super 12?

Are the Tigers ready to face these spinners in Super 12?

Shajedul Rahin 2021-10-22 14:37:22

With a convincing victory against Papua New Guinea by 84 runs, Bangladesh have ensured their qualification in the super-12 round.  Bangladesh will join the super-12 group 1 as B2. Sri Lanka are...