World Cup 2015: Bangladesh Crush First-Timers Afghanistan, Team India Deny Rift
Bangladesh kick-started their World Cup campaign in style with a 105-run win over Afghanistan. While Team India have denied rift within their camp, Pakistan fielding coach has quit over turmoil.
- NDTVSports
- Updated: February 18, 2015 06:00 PM IST
The World Cup 2015 is into its first week and there has been some excellent cricket on the field and a lot of hot topics up for debate off it. Here is a look at what is the latest from cricket's mega-event:
Bangladesh off to winning start in World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim struck resilient half-centuries as Bangladesh got past a fighting Afghanistan by 105 runs in their opening pool match of the cricket World Cup, here on Wednesday. (Read more)
Fletcher still the boss as Team India deny rift
Reports suggested Team Director Ravi Shastri having an impromptu meeting at the team hotel 'Langham' with Duncan Fletcher not informed about it. Media manager DR R N Baba however, has rubbished the rumours. (Read more)
Pakistan Fielding Coach quits
According to details the incident which is yet to be confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), fielding coach Grant Luden complained that Shahid Afridi, Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal had misbehaved with him during a training session on Tuesday. (Read more)