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Friday, May 31, 2019

The Week in Arts: Idris Elba Revives Luther; Margaret Thatcher Sees the Queen

By THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2HMAaga

Mission Mangal: Akshay Kumar has only a 25 minute role in the Vidya Balan starrer (EXCLUSIVE details out)

EXCLUSIVE: Hit Punjabi dance number to be recreated in Sonakshi Sinha, Varun Sharma and Badshah starrer

House Intelligence chair to spy agencies: Tell us what Barr asks for

The chairman of the House Intel Committee Friday directed the heads of U.S. spy agencies keep the committee appraised of whatever William Barr asks for in Russia review.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Mp5ndu

House Intelligence chair to spy agencies: Tell us what Barr asks for

Bharat: Salman Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar make 24 CUTS before the release of the film

Bunty Aur Babli sequel on the anvil, but Shaad Ali won’t direct

Coolie No 1: Varun Dhawan – Sara Ali Khan’s romantic comedy to be set in Bangkok

Mega Millions jackpot rises to $475 million

Grab your lottery tickets because the drawing for the $444 Mega Millions jackpot is tonight.

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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $475 million

Grab your lottery tickets because the drawing for the $444 Mega Millions jackpot is tonight.

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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $475 million

Grab your lottery tickets because the drawing for the $444 Mega Millions jackpot is tonight.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wxOSkJ

Alexander Wang: Spring 2020

By Unknown Author from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/2Xlfe59

What’s on TV Saturday: ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ and ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’

By JACLYN PEISER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2Z16Yb2

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

By ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Z5VnaJ

Voicemail Trump lawyer left for Flynn lawyer asking for a 'heads up': Transcript

The special counsel's office on Friday released a transcript of a voicemail a Trump lawyer left for Michael Flynn's lawyer asking for a "heads up" about his cooperation.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2QD4Xie

Voicemail Trump lawyer left for Flynn lawyer asking for a 'heads up': Transcript

Vikas Bahl cleared of Me Too allegations, to be credited as a DIRECTOR in Hrithik Roshan’s Super 30

Frank Lucas, druglord portrayed in 'American Gangster,' dies

The Harlem drug kingpin whose life became the basis for the 2007 movie "American Gangster" has died

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2JQZPXk

Frank Lucas, druglord portrayed in 'American Gangster,' dies

The Harlem drug kingpin whose life became the basis for the 2007 movie "American Gangster" has died

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2JQZPXk

Tigers faced with last-minute test

The Bangladesh squad are now faced with a test at the eleventh hour before they open their World Cup campaign with a high-pressure match against South Africa at The Oval in London tomorrow. The test is a stern one as it involves perhaps the most important player in their batting line-up -- opener Tamim Iqbal. During practice at The Oval yesterday, Tamim sustained a painful blow to his left wrist while batting in the nets, but fortunately for the Tigers, an X-Ray later yesterday revealed no fracture.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2IbfH3D

West Indies steamroll Pakistan

West Indies crushed Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided World Cup match at Trent Bridge yesterday, with the two-time champions showing they are a resurgent force in the one-day game.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2W0GYKU

Rice Procurement by Govt: Lists of farmers raise questions

Two government lists of farmers as Boro paddy suppliers are not what they look like. Many of them are anything but farmers. They include shopkeepers, a contractor and even a former city councillor engaged in a profession other than paddy cultivation.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30W8sVI

Trains late for up to 7 hours

Shumi Akhtar, a student of Jagannath University, reached the capital’s Kamalapur Railway Station around 8:30am yesterday. She was supposed to catch a train in half an hour to go to her home in Gaibandha to celebrate Eid with her loved ones.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30VlMcU

Kareena Kapoor Khan lays down strict conditions to Dance India Dance organisers

Christopher Nolan to shoot Tenet starring Dimple Kapadia in South Mumbai

Sanjay Dutt wraps the first schedule for Sadak 2 – Details out!

Mr Efficient

Things could have taken a turn for worse for hosts England after they had lost two quick wickets in a span of just three balls. That saw

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2I7b36F

‘Playing World Cup a dream come true’

Pakistan spearhead Mohammad Amir says playing in the World Cup will be a dream come true after he missed the previous two tournaments due to a ban for spot-fixing.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2WbjvM5

THE EXPERT OPINION

Games between West Indies and Pakistan have always been close over the years and I fully expect it to be the same again at Trent Bridge for the opening match on Friday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2IcJby9

Pak seek Champions Trophy inspiration

Pakistan will seek inspiration from their dramatic Champions Trophy win in England two years ago when they take the field in their opening World Cup match against a resurgent West Indies on Friday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2WfrM1k

Four Englismen join elite list

Four Englishmen entered the record books after crossing the 50-run mark in their World Cup opener against South Africa at The Oval in London yesterday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2I81HHW

‘The most open WC in some time’

The mixed media zone on Wednesday’s World Cup opening party, on the eve of yesterday’s opener between favourites England and South Africa, was a treasure trove for fans of cricket. Milling about in the enclosure at London’s iconic St. James’s Park were cricketing luminaries such as England’s Kevin Pietersen

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2WfdbTD

‘I’m hoping for upsets’

There were many cricket legends at St. James’s Park on Wednesday’s World Cup Opening Party, but one figure attracted the most attention and was the most sought after for interviews during the mixed media zone. Sir Vivian Richards, the West Indies legend nicknamed ‘King Viv’ was pulverising

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30TpjbI

‘Strokes lifts everybody’

Ben Stokes produced a fine all-round display as England began their quest to win the World Cup with a 104-run thrashing of South Africa in the tournament opener at the Oval on Thursday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2IezXRI

Sachin debuts as pundit

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will make his debut as an on-air expert in the ICC World Cup, starting Thursday in the United Kingdom. The Master Blaster will take his place in the commentary box ahead of the tournament opener between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval on Thursday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2I9oCCu

Kohli bowls in nets

Just a few days after Joe Root and Steve Smith rolled their arms at their respective World Cup 2019 warm-up matches, India skipper Virat Kohli honed his bowling skills at the nets on Thursday at India’s practice session at Southampton.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2WeKhTK

SA a ‘dark horse’ for Kallis

Jacques Kallis believes South Africa can play “without any pressure” as they look to put repeated disappointments behind them at the World Cup. The Proteas have won only one of seven World Cup knockout matches since making their tournament debut in 1992 and were beaten in the semifinals four years ago.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2I7hJlg

May opts for new battle

As the contest to replace her as prime minister gathered pace on Thursday, Theresa May opted for a different battle - watching England take on South Africa in the opening match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2WhDQPV

Hope-ful West Indies to play Pakistan World Cup opener

Jason Holder sounded a warning for West Indies' World Cup opponents ahead of their opening game against Pakistan on Friday, saying his team are playing with a smile on their faces.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2KdCYo1

Mash and other captains’ backroom shoot

Former Irish cricketer, Niall O’Brien was seen having a light moment with Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza during the captain’s photo-shoot in a video tweet by ICC. The ICC Digital Insider met the captains of all the World Cup participating teams in the greenroom where the Irishman Niall shared a laugh with everyone.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2JN4F7H

‘We came here to win’

Bangladesh batsman Liton Das says that the Tigers will be playing their World Cup opener against South Africa with the mentality to win when they face the Proteas on June 2 at the Kennington Oval in London.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2YX9HC8

Hashim Amla retired hurt following blow to head

South Africa star batsman Hashim Amla retired hurt after being hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer in the World Cup opener against England at the Oval on Thursday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2MhKwsH

Bangladesh will deliver good performances: Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly believes that the Tigers are well prepared for the World Cup. The former Indian captain backed Bangladesh to do well even after their loss to India on May 28 in their last warm-up match.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2QwWq0c

A wicket in just the second delivery of the World Cup

Proteas spinner Imran Tahir bowled the very first over of the 2018 World Cup after South Africa opted to bowl in the opening match of the tournament at The Oval.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2wuyiC8

Prince Harry drops cheeky chirp at Finch

On the eve of the Cricket World Cup, Prince Harry stoked the rivalry between England and Australia with a cheeky sledge at Aaron Finch during a team captains' reception at Buckingham Palace.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2YPZmIi

Thursday, May 30, 2019

What the Bond Market Is Trying to Tell Us: (Worry)

By MATT PHILLIPS and STEPHEN GROCER from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2XfF6zo

The Central Park Five: ‘We Were Just Baby Boys’

By AISHA HARRIS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2XfLKFG

How a City in Fear Brutalized the Central Park Five

By JIM DWYER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2IbRIBl

In Turkey, Keeping Alive a Language of Whistles

By MALIN FEZEHAI from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2WflUFi

Leonardo Drew Rides His Magic Carpet to a New Field

By HILARIE M. SHEETS from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2QA6LZ7

Swara Bhaskar now crusades for ORGASM EQUALITY with Durex India (Watch video)

Boney Kapoor confirms Mr India 2, curious about who'll reprise Sridevi's role

Dodgers Rally in the Ninth Against Edwin Diaz to Beat the Mets

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS from NYT Sports https://nyti.ms/2Msk53I

On Politics: Mueller Breaks His Silence

By Unknown Author from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/313cEmK

'Molecules of freedom': US Energy Department tries rebranding natural gas

The Department of Energy just called natural gas "molecules of U.S. freedom."

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wtHJSs

'Molecules of freedom': US Energy Department tries rebranding natural gas

The Department of Energy just called natural gas "molecules of U.S. freedom."

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wtHJSs

Why Is Israel Going to Have Another Election?

By SHMUEL ROSNER from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/2IbQoyt

Your Surgeon’s Childhood Hobbies May Affect Your Health

By KATE MURPHY from NYT Well https://nyti.ms/2Z1Va8x

If You Licked These Photos They Would Taste Like New York. (So Don’t Lick Them.)

By JOHN LELAND from NYT Lens https://nyti.ms/2EJYRHY

Learning With: ‘Which Box Do You Check? Some States Are Offering a Nonbinary Option’

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2MkY06Q

This Summer, Opera Grapples With Race

By MICHAEL COOPER from NYT Arts https://nyti.ms/2WejpU1

Young girl hit by foul ball at Houston Astros game

Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was seen crying after the incident.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2MrRfQC

Young girl hit by foul ball at Houston Astros game

Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. was seen crying after the incident.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2MrRfQC

Vyvanse vs. Adderall: What to know

Vyvanse and Adderall are two drugs that treat ADHD. They have similar actions and side effects, but there are several differences. Learn more here.

from ADHD / ADD News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2HI0Iz4

Delta passenger alleges he was attacked by emotional support dog

Marlin Jackson was in a window seat on a 2017 flight when a fellow passenger's "large dog" suddenly mauled him, biting his face and pinning him against the window.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2WeNhzx

Congressional reaction to Mueller largely split along party lines

On the heels of special counsel Robert Mueller’s surprise public statement Wednesday, reaction from members of Congress was pointedly split along party lines.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2I6c3Ik

Delta passenger alleges he was attacked by emotional support dog

Congressional reaction to Mueller largely split along party lines

I Can’t Remember Anyone’s Name. Maybe That’s Not a Problem?

By DAVID COLMAN from NYT Style https://nyti.ms/2QzVyYB

New York’s Toughest Homeless Problem

By NIKITA STEWART from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/2YTPvB7

Balloon Face

By NATALIE PROULX from NYT The Learning Network https://nyti.ms/2wtDIxm

Lady Gaga, Tyra Banks and the Disneyfication of Fashion

By VANESSA FRIEDMAN from NYT Fashion https://nyti.ms/2WwinBU

Michael Wolff Talks ‘Siege,’ Trump, Journalism and His Definition of Truth

By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM from NYT Business https://nyti.ms/2Wuv5RD

Japanese Dev Assistance: $2.5b for 4 projects

Bangladesh and Japan yesterday signed their 40th ODA deal involving $2.5 billion to implement four projects to boost ties between the two countries.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2W2fZyp

Malibabh Attack: CCTV camera in the area damaged a day before

CCTV cameras that could capture the scenes of the Gulistan and Malibagh bomb attacks, apparently targeting police, were damaged before the incidents, investigators said yesterday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VUOjf2

Hosts kick off carnival today

It is not obvious if you are in London as the fanfare is not anywhere near what it is about 10,000 kilometres to the east in Dhaka, but the stage is all set for the 2019 World Cup to kick off with hosts England taking on South Africa today at The Oval.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2Qxlh3X

Six killed in ‘gunfights’ with Rab, BGB

Six people -- four suspected robbers and two alleged drug dealers -- were killed in “gunfights” with Rab and BGB in Bagerhat and Cumilla early yesterday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VW2e4A

Metro won’t open before Dec 2021

Metro rail would not be operational until December 2021, one year behind the schedule.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VZwJX9

Nusrat Murder: Police press charges against 16

The principal of Sonagazi Islamia Senior Fazil Madrasa and 15 others were charged for the brutal killing of Feni madrasa student Nusrat Jahan Rafi yesterday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2W0gold

Undisclosed Gold: Traders given chance to legalise it at low tax

Gold traders and jewellers will be able to legalise their undeclared stock of gold and other precious metals by paying a low tax, reads a National Board of Revenue (NBR) notification on Tuesday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30PlPXD

Fingerprinting gun owners approved by Illinois lawmakers

The Illinois Senate still must approve a bill passed by the House for fingerprinting gun owners.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Mdx350

Former federal prison guard pleads guilty to covering up beating of inmate

Khristal Ford, a former lieutenant at the Federal Correctional Complex in southeast Texas, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting charges.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Wx6LyH

Israel heads to election as Netanyahu fails to form govt

Israel's political system has been roiled by parliament's vote to dissolve itself after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a governing coalition before a Wednesday midnight deadline

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2WbTgoS

Ex-Roger Stone aide to testify before grand jury after year resisting subpoena

After a nearly year-long subpoena battle, a former aide to longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone is expected to appear before a grand jury in D.C. on Friday.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2WbMAaj

American hostage mom says abusive husband's Taliban sympathies led to 5-year ordeal

In an ABC News exclusive interview, Caitlan Coleman told ABC News that Boyle was a Taliban sympathizer, and he gave her "no choice."

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Qxy0DZ

Louisiana lawmakers pass 'heartbeat' abortion bill as legal battles rage elsewhere

The ongoing legal battles over abortion access are forging on in multiple states Wednesday, including Missouri, Louisiana, and Georgia.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wrd9bZ

Exotic dancer was driving drunk when she killed 3 teens, police say

Mariam Coulibaly, 31, has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2WvE8ll

'She shielded her baby': 24-year-old woman shot dead while holding 1-year-old

The woman was shot while getting out of her car on Tuesday morning, said Chicago police.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2I6odAU

Maine governor OKs ban on gay conversion therapy for minors

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill banning gay conversion therapy for minors

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2MqLyT0

Man sets himself on fire near White House: Secret Service

A man set himself on fire near White House on Wednesday. It's unclear if the man was trying to make a political statement.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2W1U5eK

The Latest: Man seeking storm cover recalls '74 tornado

President Trump has pledged to help Ohio recover from devastating tornadoes

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wtCS3M

Trump warns Roy Moore to stay out of 2020 Alabama Senate race

President Donald Trump sends public warning to Roy Moore to stay out of 2020 Alabama Senate race.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/30V6Knp

Body believed to be missing Utah girl found hours after uncle's murder charge: Police

Five-year-old Elizabeth Jessica Shelley was reported missing on May 25.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2K7bIaS

World's smallest surviving baby goes home 5 months after birth

The world's smallest surviving baby has been discharged from the hospital five months after she was born at just 23 weeks gestation, according to the hospital.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2VWdDBq

Fingerprinting gun owners approved by Illinois lawmakers

The Illinois Senate still must approve a bill passed by the House for fingerprinting gun owners.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Mdx350

Former federal prison guard pleads guilty to covering up beating of inmate

Khristal Ford, a former lieutenant at the Federal Correctional Complex in southeast Texas, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting charges.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Wx6LyH

Israel heads to election as Netanyahu fails to form govt

Ex-Roger Stone aide to testify before grand jury after year resisting subpoena

American hostage mom says abusive husband's Taliban sympathies led to 5-year ordeal

In an ABC News exclusive interview, Caitlan Coleman told ABC News that Boyle was a Taliban sympathizer, and he gave her "no choice."

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2Qxy0DZ

Louisiana lawmakers pass 'heartbeat' abortion bill as legal battles rage elsewhere

The ongoing legal battles over abortion access are forging on in multiple states Wednesday, including Missouri, Louisiana, and Georgia.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2wrd9bZ

Exotic dancer was driving drunk when she killed 3 teens, police say

Mariam Coulibaly, 31, has been charged with DUI manslaughter.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2WvE8ll

'She shielded her baby': 24-year-old woman shot dead while holding 1-year-old

The woman was shot while getting out of her car on Tuesday morning, said Chicago police.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2I6odAU

Maine governor OKs ban on gay conversion therapy for minors

Maine Gov. Janet Mills has signed a bill banning gay conversion therapy for minors

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2MqLyT0

Man sets himself on fire near White House: Secret Service

A man set himself on fire near White House on Wednesday. It's unclear if the man was trying to make a political statement.

from ABC News: Top Stories https://abcn.ws/2W1U5eK

Here’s why Deepika Padukone couldn’t help but CRY on the first day of CHHAPAAK

Priyanka Chopra bags the title of NO.1 American Idol, overthrows Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

Shashank Khaitan confirms Varun Dhawan starrer Rannbhoomi has been put on hold

Brahmastra: Ranbir Kapoor – Alia Bhatt to shoot in Varanasi (All details out)

Huma Qureshi to star in Zack Snyder's Army Of The Dead

Here’s what Deepika Padukone had to say about same sex marriage!

Mash and the other captains meet Queen Elizabeth

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza met Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Harry with the rest of the cricket captains by his side yesterday ahead of the World Cup.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VYF3Gw

A chance to lead their way to history

World Cup-winning teams may have their names written in the annals of history, but World Cup-winning captains have a special place in those books. Clive Lloyd will forever be remembered for leading the West Indies to back-to-back World Cup in the first two editions of the tournament and Kapil Dev

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VVL2Mx

What to expect of the opener

The upcoming 2019 World Cup in the UK will be the 12th staging of the ICC Cricket World Cup, with ten teams set to face each other in a round-robin league system for the first time since the 1992 World Cup. Host England, who have been part of the World Cup opener the most of number

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30QV9Wz

World Cup Googlies

The first women’s World Cup was held back in 1973 in England, two years before the inaugural edition of men’s World Cup in 1975. Seems like ladies are always first. It is the first time since the 1992 World Cup -- after 25 years -- the upcoming World Cup in England will be played in the round robin

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2VZcUPJ

Beware of those par scores at the World Cup: Is even 500 now possible?

At the Kennington Oval in London May 25th -- exactly four days ahead of the 2019 Cricket World Cup – India were bowled out for just 179 runs in 39.2 overs and New Zealand chased down the target easily in a warm-up match. The conditions were conducive to swing and India struggled to adjust to a pitch

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30Szu07

The most exciting World Cup!

With a swing of the willow and a sweet strike of the cherry, cricket’s greatest event on the planet, the ICC Cricket World Cup, is all set to get underway today at its birthplace -- the United Kingdom. We, the 160 million people of Bangladesh, are not going to be mere spectators of the game like the FIFA World Cup

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2W4prSg

‘We have the batting firepower to do it’

West Indies have the firepower to post the first 500 total in one-day internationals, top order batsman Shai Hope has said ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/311MUqS

Morgan relishing pressure; Du Plessis the lack of it

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis tried to ease the pressure on his team on the eve of the World Cup by insisting they did not have to play like “Superman” to enjoy success at the tournament.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30RN1VD

Pakistan awarded Asia Cup 2020 hosting rights

In an ACC meeting held in Singapore, it was confirmed that Pakistan will be hosting the Asia Cup 2020 in the month of September, two months before the T20 World Cup in Australia.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2Ib7axl

Highs and lows of Tigers’ WC records

With the 10th edition of the ICC World Cup kicking off from May 30, let us look back at some of the interesting statistics from Bangladesh’s World Cup ventures.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/30Viczk

Gavaskar tips England for World Cup glory

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar says Eoin Morgan's England will be the team to beat at the World Cup, with home advantage giving them a vital edge over his native India.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2I4PzY1

England launch World Cup bid against South Africa

England will put four years of planning to the test when they face South Africa in the opening match of the 2019 World Cup at the Oval on Thursday.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2JIE5wB

Nothing serious about Mash’s niggling injury

Having bowled six overs, conceding 23 runs against India, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza sat out most of the India innings due to a slight niggle. Shakib Al Hasan captained the side in his stead and Mashrafe did not come out to bat during the Bangladesh innings.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2QvUjtp

Hope backs West Indies to get 500 in ODIs

West Indies have the firepower to post the first 500 total in one-day internationals, top order batsman Shai Hope has said ahead of the Cricket World Cup.

from The Daily Star http://bit.ly/2EFCsM2