Shakib Al Hasan  

London: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who was one of the main architects of the team’s 21-run victory over South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 on Sunday (June 2), said he was feeling proud with the victory. The left-hander said the team would like to carry on the momentum as there were nine more games left in the round robin phase. After posting a record 330/6, Bangladesh restricted the Proteas to 309/8. Shakib hit a half century and was adjudged Man-of-the-match.

London: Bangladesh stunned South Africa by 21 runs in the ICC World Cup 2019 on Sunday (June 2). After the win, Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza spoke to the media and shared his thoughts. Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim were the stars as Bangladesh posted 330/6. In reply, South Africa managed 309/8.

ICC World Cup 2019 has completed its first week. And, we must say that it was a disappointing week (May 30 to June 2) with regard to the five contests on offer. All of the matches were one-sided with New Zealand registering the biggest win of the week as they thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets. India, one of the favourites to win the trophy, are yet to play and will only take the field on June 5. Looking back, here are the stars of Week 1 of World Cup 2019.

After posting a record 330/6 in 50 overs, Bangladesh bowlers bowled brilliantly as they kept the Proteas to 309/8 in 50 overs. This was second successive defeat for South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 after losing their opening game to hosts England

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West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite protested the decision and wanted to take a review of the same. However, as per rules he was not allowed and there was confusion on the ground. With play held up, match referee Jeff Crowe came down to the ground and had a discussion with Brathwaite and the Windies team management. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan too joined in

Dubai: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said the players should feel proud of finishing runners-up in the Asia Cup 2018. They lost the final to India off the last ball on Friday. Mortaza praised his teammates for their efforts despite being without two key players - Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan, who missed out due to injuries.

Dubai: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza praised the team's fighting spirit in the ongoing Asia Cup 2018 and wants the players to show it for one last time, in the final against India on Friday. He said that despite the loss of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan through injuries, the side never gave up. Bangladesh knocked out Pakistan to reach the summit clash.