Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka News

New Zealand won the Test to level the two-match series 1-1 on Saturday but captain Tim Southee afterwards criticised the pitch as the "worst wicket" he had come across in his long career

Tim Southee slammed the pitch at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka

BAN vs IRE,One-Off Test Highlights: Mushfiqur Rahim starred as Bangladesh defeated Ireland by 7 wickets in the one-off Test in Dhaka.

BAN vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 3 Highlights: Andy McBrine remained unbeaten at the score 71 as eight-down Ireland extended their lead to 131 runs against Bangladesh.

Rock star Bryan Adams provided the sparks as a dazzling opening ceremony, showcasing a vibrant blend of sub-continental traditions and modernity, on Thursday launched the 10th edition of the cricket World Cup, setting the stage for 43 days of high-voltage cricketing extravaganza.