India defeated Bangladesh by 113 runs in the first Test at the Zohur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium here on Thursday.
Needing 415 for an improbable victory, Bangladesh resumed the day at 67 for two on the final day. Bangladesh struggled to stay afloat in its second innings despite vice-captain Mushfiqur Rahim’s fighting hundred – 101 (114b, 17×4, [...]
The concluding one-day international at the venue between India and Sri Lanka was abandoned after 23.3 overs last month due to concerns over the pitch.
Match referee Alan Hurst described the pitch as “unfit” and “too dangerous” to play on in his report, which is the harshest possible assessment under ICC laws.
Similar circumstances 12 years ago [...]
Mahela Jayawardene and Upul Tharanga cracked solid centuries as Sri Lanka stormed into the triangular One-day series final with a crushing
Sri Lanka nine-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday.
Make-shift opener Jayawardene hit 108 for his 12th One-day hundred and Tharanga an unbeaten 118 for his eighth century as Sri Lanka surpassed Bangladesh’s 249/9 with more [...]
India will need a miracle to reach the semi-finals of next month’s World Cup at home because of the power struggle within Hockey India, former Olympians rued on Friday.
Annoyed by the official apathy, Indian players shunned the preparatory camp in Pune, saying they will not return for practice unless they get their match fees for [...]
Series in the bag and a demoralised Sri Lanka at their disposal, India will be hoping to sign off on a winning note in the fifth and final ODI here on Sunday.
With the fate of the series sealed at Eden Gardens and holiday spirit in the air, players from both sides would have to find [...]
