DHAKA: Seemingly miles ahead in quality, particularly in batting, title favourites India will aim to turn the tables on Bangladesh – their nemesis of 2007 – in the inaugural match of the Cricket World Cup here Saturday. While India could be gearing up for a grudge match before a full house at the 28,000 capacity …
DHAKA: Australian captain Ricky Ponting admitted Wednesday that the defending champions were rusty in their two warm-up games, but sounded confident that his team will rise over the tide when it opens its World Cup campaign at Ahmedabad Monday, taking on Zimbabwe. “We have arrived just a couple of days back before the forst warm-up …
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DHAKA: Pakistan’s mercurial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was among three team-mates who were taken for random dope testing ahead of the World Cup, an official confirmed Thursday. Akhtar wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal and seamer Umar Gul were tested after a practice session on Wednesday by the International Cricket Council’s drug inspectors, team manager Intikhab Alam said. …
DHAKA: Fourteen captains rode around the arena in cycle-rickshaws and breathtaking laser shows simulated the experience of the 22-yard pitch as the cricket World Cup got off to a rousing start here Thursday evening, showcasing the diverse cultures of the three South Asian neighbours co-hosting the mega event. Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina declared the …
