Thursday, 10 Jul, 2025

Sports

PM Jacinda plans heroes' welcome for NZ cricketers

The Black Caps deserve a heroes' welcome back into the country, after a "remarkable game" despite losing the Cricket World Cup final, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says. The Kiwi team lost to England after the winner was decided on the contentious fine-print rule after both teams

Ben Stokes the hero as England seal epic CWC win

Ben Stokes staged one of the great redemption acts of British sporting history last night as he blasted England to a glorious first Cricket World Cup less than a year after he was cleared of his part in a nightclub brawl. The New Zealand-born 28-year-old, with a father who joked he was

Kane Williamson declared player of the tournament

As England celebrated their first-ever Cricket World Cup triumph on Sunday, it was a moment of heartbreak for New Zealand, as Kane Williamson and co. lost out on the coveted trophy after they came very close to winning it themselves. Meanwhile, Williamson was adjudged the player of the

England Win the Two Horses Derby: Both Teams Deserved Winning

Cricket World Cup 2019 Final Played at Lords on 14 July  England Vs New Zealand  Brief Scorecard: England 241 All Out (BA Stokes 84*, JC Buttler 59, JM Bairstow 36, Neesham 3/43, Fergusson 3/50, Grandhomme 1/25): New Zealand 241/8 (Nicholls 55, Latham 57, Williamson 30, Plunkett

New Zealand set England 242-run target

DHAKA: England restricted New Zealand to 241 for eight wickets in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s on Sunday (July 14). Chris Woakes, Liam Plunkett scalp three wickets each to restrict Kiwis to a modest total.   HM Nicholls’ 55 off 77 and TWM Latham 47 off 56

Kiwis opt to bat against England

DHAKA: New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has won toss and opted to bat against England in the ICC World Cup 2019 final at Lord's in London on Sunday (July 14). The match is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm (Bangladesh Time) New Zealand XI Martin Guptill, Henry Nicholls, Kane

Kiwis Can Vex and Sicken Rampaging England

DHAKA: CWC 2019 reached Dday today Sunday 14 July. Mother country of cricket England yet again reached Final 4th time of the 12 versions of the cricket’s global event. Earlier in the very second event of Prudential World Cup England lost to the then all conquering West Indies at Lords

Simona Halep beats Serena to win Wimbledon title

Simona Halep won her first Wimbledon title and crushed Serena Williams' latest bid for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title with a devastating 56-minute display of athleticism. The Romanian won 6-2 6-2 in front of an incredulous Centre Court, running after everything the

England & New Zealand set for CWC 2019 final

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final - England v New Zealand Venue: Lord's Dates: Sunday, 14 July Time: 10:30 BST England's men will attempt to win the World Cup for the first time when they meet New Zealand in Sunday's final at Lord's. The hosts, playing in

Lawmakers make it to semi-final

DHAKA: Bangladesh Parliamentarian Cricket Team secured their 2nd victory, making it to the semi-final in the ongoing Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup (IPCWC) 2019 in London. On Thursday (July 11), Bangladesh MPs won the toss and opted to bat first, scoring 129 runs in the

Jason Roy fined for dissent but avoids ban

DHAKA: Jason Roy has been hit with his second fine of the World Cup, having unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade at an umpire while marching England to victory over Australia, but the in-form opener is in no doubt of missing Sunday's final through suspension. Roy top-scored in

Journalist Ajay Barua no more

DHAKA:  Dainik Sangbad sports editor Ajay Barua, who was in England covering the ICC Cricket World Cup, passed away at the age of 70. He has been undergoing treatment at Saint Berts hospital in London for 12 days after falling sick. Later, the prominent journalist was shifted to

Looking back in retrospect

Four teams India, Australia, England and New Zealand moved into semi finals of CWC 2019 after conclusion of 45 matches in the preliminary round. 10 participating teams played against one another .ICC ODI top ranked teams England, India, Australia and New Zealand qualified with some ups

Bangladesh MPs grab another win

DHAKA: After making a decent start by defeating Pakistan, Bangladesh Parliamentarian Cricket Team have secured another win in the ongoing Inter-Parliamentary Cricket World Cup (IPCWC) 2019 in London on Thursday (July 11). Bangladesh MPs beat All Star XI by 12 runs. The team, led by

All Gun Blazing England Left Awful Australia Bruised and Battered

CWC 2019 Second Semi Final Played at Birmingham On 11 July   England Vs Australia England 226/2 in 32.1 overs ( JJ Roy 85, JE Root 49* , EJG Morgan 45* , JM Bairstow 34) beat Australia 223 All Out in 49 Overs ( SPD Smith 85, AT Carey 46, MA Starc 29, GJ Maxwell 22, CR Woakes 3/20 ,

England restrict Australia to 223

DHAKA: Woakes (3/20) and Archer (2/32) helped England restrict Australia to 223 runs in the 2nd semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Thursday (July 11). Only Steve Smith, with 85 off 119 balls, helped his side to post 223 runs in 49 overs with loss of

ICC WC 2019 2nd Semi: Australia send England to bowl

DHAKA: Australia have won the toss and elected to bat first in the 2nd semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Thursday (July 11). The mini ashes is scheduled to begin at 3:30pm (Bangladesh Time). England are unchanged but Australia have replaced Usman

Another Mini Ashes Today in CWC 2019

DHAKA: After the breathtaking first semi final of the eventful ICC World Cup 2019 at Manchester two traditional rivals Australia and England lock horns today at Edgbaston. Any contest in cricket anywhere in the cricket world in any format between these two old foes, always create huge

Morgan warns Australia to be ready as rivals to go head-to-head

Eoin Morgan has told Australia they face a very different England team to the one that lost to the old enemy earlier in the World Cup, insisting his side are back to their best for today’s semi-final showdown. The rivals go head-to-head at Edgbaston, fighting for the right to take on

Effervescent New Zealand Bade Bye Bye to Team India

ICC World Cup 2019 semi-final played at Manchester, England on 9 & 10 July  New Zealand 239/8 (LPRL Taylor 74, KS Williamson 67, HM Nichols 29, B Kumar 3/43 beat India 221 all out in 49.3 overs (RA Jadeja 77, MS Dhoni 50, R Pant 32, HH Pandya 32, MJ Henry 3/37, MJ Santner 2/34, TA