In a surprising turn of events, the much-anticipated victory celebration turned into a moment of despair for the Indian cricket team as they faced defeat in the World Cup final against Australia. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, took it upon himself to console the disheartened team, visiting the dressing room after the match.
The upcoming eleventh season of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) in the ODI format is set to kick off next Sunday, featuring two matches over three days at Cox's Bazar Stadium and Cox's Bazar Outer Stadium on December 24, 26, and 28. The tournament will include cricketers from the victorious U-19 Asia Cup team, as announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday night. This decision by the Game Development Department aims to keep the young cricketers active in the game.
Bangladesh faced an uphill battle after losing the first two ODIs in the three-match series against New Zealand, rendering the last match a mere formality. Despite New Zealand's pursuit of a clean sweep, Nazmul Hossain Shanto and team emerged triumphant, conclusively ending the series with a commanding 9-wicket victory in the third and final ODI.
New Zealand arrived in Bangladesh with high hopes of securing the series victory, but their aspirations were thwarted as Bangladesh emerged triumphant in the final ODI. Despite losing the series 2-1, Captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto remains content, emphasizing that the win provides a much-needed boost in confidence for the upcoming T20 series.
In today's Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) ODI edition match, East Zone emerged victorious, defeating South Zone by 7 wickets and securing their spot in the tournament final.
In a notable achievement, Bangladeshi cricketer Nahida Akhter has earned a place in the prestigious Women's ODI XI of the Year, as designated by ESPN Cricinfo. This recognition comes after Nahida achieved a career-best ranking in ICC's list and became the first Bangladeshi cricketer to be elected Masserao in November.
In a spectacular display, Shahadat Hossain Dipu led North Zone to their second victory in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) ODI, defeating East Zone in a gripping encounter.
Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled its selection for the best Women's ODI XI of 2023, and two standout players from Bangladesh, spinner Nahida Akhtar and pacer Marufa Akhtar, have earned well-deserved spots on the prestigious team.
Australian cricket stalwart David Warner has officially announced his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket, making the ongoing Test series against Pakistan his final appearance in the format. The decision was disclosed by Warner during a press conference in Sydney, where he emphasized his intention to don the white shirt only until the conclusion of the Sydney Test.
Australian captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy showcased her prowess by scoring 82 runs in the final ODI against India at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, establishing a new milestone as the highest individual innings by a captain-wicketkeeper in women's ODIs.
