New Zealand see off India in warm-up
They secure a six-wicket victory after restricting Virat Kohli-led side to 179
Australia edge out England
Smith scores century in the closely-fought World Cup warm-up
Afghanistan stun Pakistan in warm-up
Nabi and Rashid choke Pakistan batsmen before Shahidi’s unbeaten 74
Du Plessis on form as
SA beat SL in warm-up
He strikes a fluent 88
Tigers out to change perceptions
Bangladesh enter the World Cup hoping to prove they are a force to be reckoned with
WC perfect stage for Shakib
The Tigers’ talisman wants to bat higher up the order to maximise his impact at the 50-over showpiece in England and Wales
Guide to Cricket World Cup 2019
England and Wales will co-host the 12th edition of the Cricket World Cup from May 30-July 14
WC will be decided in middle overs: Bichel
Fortunes are likely to be made or marred in the middle overs, the former Australia paceman says
Dhoni best at No 5: Tendulkar
It will ensure he can nudge along before exploding in the final overs, believes Tendulkar
Khawaja given all clear after head knock
He takes a nasty blow to the head in a World Cup warmup against West Indies
Big Show hopes for bowling show
His bowling side is often forgotten amid the fireworks of his power hitting
Gallery
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Tamim Iqbal celebrates scoring century against Afghanistan. He reached his seventh ton and became the top centurion for Bangladesh in ODIs, surpassing ace allrounder Shakib Al Hasan. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Tamim Iqbal is congratulated by his partner Shakib Al Hasan after scoring his century against Afghanistan. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai is disappointed after dropping Tamim Iqbal on 1 in the third over of the match. Later Tamim scored a run-a-ball 118. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Tamim Iqbal smashed 11 boundaries and two sixes. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Sabbir Rahman played a strong supporting act with a 79-ball 65. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman fashioned a 140-run second wicket stand to set up the big total for Bangladesh. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Tamim Iqbal raises his bat after reaching his half-century. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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The strokeplay of Tamim Iqbal and Sabbir Rahman had the home crowd on their feet. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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![Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza [not pictured] goes through the gates of Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman](https://d30fl32nd2baj9.cloudfront.net/media/2016/10/01/10_bangladesh_afganistan_shahzad-out011016_0001.jpg1/ALTERNATES/w640/10_Bangladesh_Afganistan_Shahzad+out011016_0001.jpg)
Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza [not pictured] goes through the gates of Afghanistan opener Mohammad Shahzad. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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![Bangladesh players mob captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza after he dismisses Mohammad Shahzad [not pictured]. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman](https://d30fl32nd2baj9.cloudfront.net/media/2016/10/01/11_bangladesh_afganistan_shahzad-out011016_0003.jpg1/ALTERNATES/w640/11_Bangladesh_Afganistan_Shahzad+out011016_0003.jpg)
Bangladesh players mob captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza after he dismisses Mohammad Shahzad [not pictured]. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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![Mosharraf Hossain celebrates dismissing Nawroz Mangal [not pictured]. The spinner returned 3-24 on his return to international cricket. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman](https://d30fl32nd2baj9.cloudfront.net/media/2016/10/01/12_bangladesh_afganistan_mosharrfaf-nowroj-out_011016_0003.jpg1/ALTERNATES/w640/12_Bangladesh_Afganistan_Mosharrfaf+Nowroj+Out_011016_0003.jpg)
Mosharraf Hossain celebrates dismissing Nawroz Mangal [not pictured]. The spinner returned 3-24 on his return to international cricket. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Shakib Al Hasan is mobbed by his teammates after his direct throw sends Afghanistan captain Asghar Stanikzai back for a run out. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Taskin Ahmed celebrates the wicket of Samiullah Shenwari with teammates. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Bangladesh players congratulate Taskin Ahmed after he dismissed Afghanistan topscorer Rahmat Shah. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
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Mashrafe Bin Mortaza falls on his ankle after his front foot got tangled with the rear one on his delivery stride. His teammates rush to him to attend their captain. Photo: muhammad mostafigur rahman
He topples Afghan youngster Rashid Khan
The fast bowler’s whirlwind rise continues
Fast bowlers Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz make the cut after missing out on a place in the provisional squad
He talks about Bangladesh's first-ever ODI tournament win and the upcoming World Cup
Soumya, Mosaddek lead Bangladesh to their first-ever multi-nation series victory
They take on the West Indies in the final of the tri-nation ODI series in Dublin
Bangladesh gather more confidence for the final
