In Case You Missed It: Trial and terror
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ESPNcricinfo staff
18-Mar-2019
The Bangladesh team left Christchurch on Saturday after the New Zealand tour was called off • AFP
It's been a sombre week for cricket. The Bangladesh team, in Christchurch for their third Test against New Zealand, escaped the horrific terror attacks on the mosques by a matter of minutes, even as they were on their way there for Friday prayers. ESPNcricinfo's Mohammad Isam was there, and we have first-hand accounts from him and the Bangaldesh team. Here's what went down last week.
'There's shooting here, please save us'
Mohammad Isam was at the Hagley Oval when a phone call from Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal brought him to the scene of New Zealand's worst-ever terror attack. A shaken Tamim spoke to Isam later about the events of that fateful Friday, while the Bangladesh team remained in shock. The NZC CEO has said that the board will review security arrangements for international teams in the aftermath of the attacks.
Mohammad Isam was at the Hagley Oval when a phone call from Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal brought him to the scene of New Zealand's worst-ever terror attack. A shaken Tamim spoke to Isam later about the events of that fateful Friday, while the Bangladesh team remained in shock. The NZC CEO has said that the board will review security arrangements for international teams in the aftermath of the attacks.
From 0-2 down, Khawaja, Zampa, Cummins and Handscomb stun India
Jasprit Bumrah's discipline and wickets shared among the rest meant that the Australians lost 6 for 54 in 77 balls in the final overs, but it wasn't enough. These are the unlikely heroes who scripted Australia's win; captain Aaron Finch lauded the team's resilience and said the win has renewed their self belief. But the series loss, so close to the World Cup, hasn't daunted India either, Virat Kohli says.
Jasprit Bumrah's discipline and wickets shared among the rest meant that the Australians lost 6 for 54 in 77 balls in the final overs, but it wasn't enough. These are the unlikely heroes who scripted Australia's win; captain Aaron Finch lauded the team's resilience and said the win has renewed their self belief. But the series loss, so close to the World Cup, hasn't daunted India either, Virat Kohli says.
South Africa complete 5-0 sweep after DLS win
A floodlight failure with the home team 135 for 2 brought an early end to the game after Sri Lanka had been bowled out for 225. Sri Lanka now go into the World Cup without having won a single ODI this year.
A floodlight failure with the home team 135 for 2 brought an early end to the game after Sri Lanka had been bowled out for 225. Sri Lanka now go into the World Cup without having won a single ODI this year.
Countdown clock, free hit for no-ball in Tests?
The MCC World Cricket Committee made radical proposals to improve the spectacle of Test cricket.
The MCC World Cricket Committee made radical proposals to improve the spectacle of Test cricket.
Supreme Court sets aside life ban on Sreesanth in IPL spot-fixing case
The BCCI has been asked to work out fresh and appropriate sanction for the former fast bowler for his alleged role in the 2013 IPL corruption and spot-fixing scandal, "preferably" within three months.
The BCCI has been asked to work out fresh and appropriate sanction for the former fast bowler for his alleged role in the 2013 IPL corruption and spot-fixing scandal, "preferably" within three months.
Smith, Warner welcomed back to Australia set-up with 'open arms'
The banned pair briefly spent time with the one-day squad in Dubai during the first part of their reintegration, where the new team culture was one of the key topics discussed.
The banned pair briefly spent time with the one-day squad in Dubai during the first part of their reintegration, where the new team culture was one of the key topics discussed.
England's World Cup countdown: Who's hot and who's not?
With England's winter campaign now over, how is their probable World Cup squad shaping up? Andrew Miller takes a look.
With England's winter campaign now over, how is their probable World Cup squad shaping up? Andrew Miller takes a look.
All-time World Cup XIs
Given free rein to pick players from any time period and in any combination, who makes it into ESPNcricinfo staff's all-time World Cup XIs? Sidharth Monga's selection leaves out Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag from the Indian team, while Nagraj Gollapudi throws Jason Holder and Clive Lloyd together for the West Indies team. Don't agree with them? Pick your own India and West Indies XIs.
Given free rein to pick players from any time period and in any combination, who makes it into ESPNcricinfo staff's all-time World Cup XIs? Sidharth Monga's selection leaves out Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag from the Indian team, while Nagraj Gollapudi throws Jason Holder and Clive Lloyd together for the West Indies team. Don't agree with them? Pick your own India and West Indies XIs.
How Kolkata turned it around with continuity
Tim Wigmore makes a case for fewer changes and smaller squads in the IPL: data suggests that less is often more in team sports.
Tim Wigmore makes a case for fewer changes and smaller squads in the IPL: data suggests that less is often more in team sports.
Who's got Virat Kohli out the most times?
It's not Adam Zampa. Just ask Steven Lynch.
It's not Adam Zampa. Just ask Steven Lynch.
No, par score is not what you have been thinking it is all this while
It is not the average score at a venue. It's not the scoring rate. And it's not the perfect winning score. Anantha Narayanan breaks it down.
It is not the average score at a venue. It's not the scoring rate. And it's not the perfect winning score. Anantha Narayanan breaks it down.
'Cricket is back in Karachi, chances are slim we're letting it go'
A fan's perspective on how ardently the PSL has been embraced in Karachi after a long cricket drought.
A fan's perspective on how ardently the PSL has been embraced in Karachi after a long cricket drought.
Me and my frenemy
This month in our photo feature, we look at camaraderie between opposition players, because it's nice.
This month in our photo feature, we look at camaraderie between opposition players, because it's nice.
The Greatest World Cup Matches
From India's unexpected 1983 win to that semi-final between Australia and South Africa, these are the most unforgettable matches in the history of the World Cup.
From India's unexpected 1983 win to that semi-final between Australia and South Africa, these are the most unforgettable matches in the history of the World Cup.