"For large parts of the Indian innings, a good number of people turned their backs to the match -- facing their friends instead of the screen, such was the disappointment," said the 45-year-old in the city of Karachi.

Bangladesh take on New Zealand (3pm, Bangladesh Time) in a clash that proves utterly crucial for both of these sides, albeit for different reasons.

“Bangladesh’s got a good bowling attack, that’s what I like about them. But big concern is about the batters,” Pakistan’s head curator Tony Hemming said this yesterday when asked about Bangladesh’s chances in today’s match against New Zealand.  

The lead up to the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) players’ transfer had been meek this year, especially in light of the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament but Legends of Rupganj created a stir by drafting in all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan on Saturday -- the opening day of the two-day window.

Although several officials relevant to club cricket had earlier said that players made a sacrifice in lowering their payments to make the upcoming Dhaka Premier League running, the cricketers have criticised the issue of reduced payments that they are adjusting to.

Soon after he tendered his resignation to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) abruptly in last year’s July, renowned curator Tony Hemming joined the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on a two-year contract.

Kohli, who made his debut for India back in 2008 against Sri Lanka, became only the third batter in ODI history to do so after greats of the game Sachin Tendulkar and Kumar Sangakkara.

"I think they've always had the spin department covered, but now they've got some very good quick bowlers coming through."

Legends of Rupganj had made headlines yesterday having drafted in all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to the side for the upcoming Dhaka Premier League but the club today sent a letter to CCDM requesting that Shakib’s name be withdrawn.

England captain Jos Buttler does not feel he has limited options in bowling, but wants his bowlers to stop leaking boundaries that ease pressure on opposition after Saturday's loss to Australia in the Champions Trophy in Lahore.

Situated on the Srinagar highway adjacent to the Pakistan Sports Complex, Islamabad Club is a top club in Pakistan featuring one of the most picturesque cricket grounds in the world – the Islamabad Club Cricket Oval.

Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday and push the title holders to the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma's retirement was once again speculated as former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned the India captain is unlikely to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

The archrivals face off in Dubai today at 3pm (Bangladesh Time) with the blockbuster clash expected to draw a packed house as the two teams only meet in multi-nation events due to political tensions.

Bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai today at 3pm (Bangladesh Time).

India prevailed in seven of the eight completed ODIs in the last decade against rivals they play only in multi-team events because of a strained political relationship between the two countries.

Inglis hammered an unbeaten 120 off 86 balls as Australia pulled off the biggest chase in a men's tournament held by the International Cricket Council.

Ahead of the crucial ICC Champions Trophy contest against New Zealand on Monday, the Bangladesh contingent in Islamabad heaved a sigh of relief yesterday as the experienced campaigner Mahmudullah completed his first net session since sustaining a calf injury in Dubai.

Despite being in such a comfortable environment, the pressing question remains: can Bangladesh rise to the occasion against New Zealand?

Australia beat England by five wickets in a high-scoring Champions Trophy Group B match at the Gaddafi Stadium on Saturday.