Malaysia down Bangladesh to join Bahrain at Asian Cup finals
HONG KONG: Malaysia handed Bangladesh a 4-1 thrashing in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday to join Bahrain in securing qualification for next year's Asian Cup finals.
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Angelo Mathews, Pakistan's Tuba Hassan win ICC 'Player of Month' award
DUBAI (UAE): Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews and Pakistan's debutante spin sensation Tuba Hassan were on Monday voted the ICC's 'Player of the Month' for May in their respective categories. Mathews was selected the stand-out male player after piling on runs over the course of his side's impressive ICC World Test Championship series victory against Bangladesh. Amassing 344 runs at an average of 172 over the course of the two Tests, Mathews registered a huge score of 199 in the draw at Chattogram, and a supreme 145 not out in Mirpur.
US Capitol siege hearings, Russia's hostage diplomacy, Johnson's confidence vote, Islam in India
The war in Ukraine is causing huge disruptions in world food markets since both countries are huge producers of grain, oil and fertiliser. Ukrainian grain ready for export is stuck in port because the Black Sea is now a no-go zone. Negotiations underway in Turkey have shown little progress, leading to accusations that Russia is using grain as a bargaining chip. Meanwhile, two Britons and a Moroccan who were fighting for Ukraine have been sentenced to death by court in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
Afghanistan Survive Batting Scare To Complete ODI Sweep Of Zimbabwe
Afghanistan completed a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe on Thursday in a one-day international series in Harare, but made heavy weather of chasing a modest target due to some lacklustre batting. Set just 136 to win, the tourists scored slowly and lost wickets to be in trouble at 60-4 after the last ball of the 20th over. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (38) and Mohammad Nabi (34 not out) then patiently turned the tide, steadily adding the runs that eventually delivered a four-wicket victory with 74 balls to spare.
3rd ODI: Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 4 wickets to complete series whitewash
Afghanistan completed a 3-0 whitewash of Zimbabwe on Thursday in a one-day international series in Harare, but made heavy weather of chasing a modest target due to some lacklustre batting. Set just 136 to win, the tourists scored slowly and lost wickets to be in trouble at 60-4 after the last ball of the 20th over. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi (38) and Mohammad Nabi (34 not out) then patiently turned the tide, steadily adding the runs that eventually delivered a four-wicket victory with 74 balls to spare.
West Indies Name 12-Member Squad For First Test Against Bangladesh
Cricket West Indies on Thursday announced the 12-member squad for the first test match against Bangladesh. The two-match series will start on June 16 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua. The second match of the series will be played at the Darren Sammy Stadium in St.Lucia. The 12-man squad included three uncapped players. Devon Thomas, Gudakesh Motie and Anderson Phillip will be the three uncapped Test players. Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to captain West Indies during the two-Test series, with veteran seamer Kemar Roach still a chance to be included as the 13th player.
South Korea fire: At least 7 killed, dozens injured in blaze caused by suspected arson
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Devon Thomas among three uncapped players in West Indies squad for first Test vs Bangladesh
Devon Thomas, Gudakesh Motie and Anderson Phillip have been included in a 12-player West Indies squad for the first Test against Bangladesh starting June 16. Wicketkeeper-batter Thomas has played 21 one-day internationals and four Twenty20 internationals for the West Indies. Left-arm spinner Motie has played one T20 international and fast bowler Phillip is in the squad for the ODI series in Pakistan that started Wednesday.