Washout against Bangladesh ends Irish hopes of automatic World Cup qualification
Ireland's hopes of guaranteeing their spot at the World Cup with a 3-0 whitewash of Bangladesh came to a soggy end in Chelmsford as the series opener was washed out.
Bangladesh Sport News
Proteas qualify for World Cup after Ireland, Bangladesh ODI washout
The Proteas have qualified for the 2023 Cricket World Cup later this year in India after the first one-day international between Ireland and Bangladesh at Chelmsford was washed out on Tuesday.
Pakistan Cricket Board May Boycott Asia Cup Over Likely Venue Shift To Sri Lanka: Report
Pakistan cricket officials have opposed the shifting of this year's Asia Cup to Sri Lanka and are seriously mulling boycotting the regional tournament if their proposal is not accepted by the Asian Cricket Council. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi met with officials of the Asian Cricket Council in Dubai on Tuesday and objected to the move to relocate the Asia Cup to Sri Lanka instead of having it in the UAE.
Bangladesh vs Ireland 1st ODI Live Score: Andy Balbirnie Opts To Bowl First
Ireland captain Andrew Balbirni won the toss and opted to bowl first as his team takes on Bangladesh in the first ODI of the 3-match series at the County Ground in Chelmsford. After beating Ireland in their own den, Bangladesh take on another adventure as they square off against the same opponents, this time away from home. In the opening match of the series, the rain threat looms large, with full 100-over contest looking extremely unlikely. (LIVE Scorecard)
Asia Cup Likely To Be Moved Out Of Pakistan As Asian Cricket Council Members Reject PCB's Hybrid Model: Report
In a huge setback to Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday decided to move the Asia Cup out of the country after PCB's proposal to host the tournament on a 'hybrid model' was rejected by the member nations. Sri Lanka has emerged as a front runner to host the six-nation tournament as extremely humid conditions in the UAE in the month of September could lead to injuries to players. It will be interesting to see if Pakistan, after this snub, competes in the tournament, scheduled to be held from September 2-17.
Gujarat Titans Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2023: Who Will Take Joshua Little's Place?
Gujarat Titans will be taking on Lucknow Super Giants in their next IPL 2023 match on Sunday, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The defending champions are currently holding the top spot on the points table with seven wins out of 10 matches. GT will be coming to this clash after registering a comfortable victory by nine wickets over Rajasthan Royals. However, the Hardik Pandya-led side will be missing out on the services of their pacer Joshua Little, who has been called back to Ireland for a three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.
Big Blow For Gujarat Titans As Star Pacer Ruled Out For Next Few Games
Ireland pacer Josh Little will miss defending champions Gujarat Titans' next few games as he has gone back home for national duty. The left-arm pacer has been named in Ireland's squad for the three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Bangladesh, which starts on May 9. He flew back home after Gujarat's thumping nine-wicket win against Rajasthan Royals on Friday.
Josh Little departs Indian Premier League to join Ireland qualification cause
Josh Little is making his way from Jaipur after departing the Indian Premier League to boost Ireland's hopes of World Cup qualification.