A Slice of Cricket

Being the current world champion with a strong side, England was counted as a favourite in this World Cup. However, the Three Lions are showcasing an abysmal performance so far. Pakistan was also treated as a strong contender for the semi, considering their bowling attack and batters' recent form, but they are also finding it hard to win matches. (We recorded this episode after the end of every team's fifth match; apparently, England and Pakistan have also lost their sixth matches of this competition.)  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

After a tough start to the World Cup campaign, Australia got the second win in their fourth match, defeating Pakistan by 62 runs. Pakistan had to pay highly for the missed chances in the field.    Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Afghanistan created history by defeating a test-playing team for the first time in their 3rd World Cup campaign. It was a perfect team effort where the batters put a decent total on the board on which the bowlers, especially the world-class Afghan spin trio, capitalised to secure one of the most significant victories of Afghan Cricket.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Pakistan started well in the most anticipated World Cup match, but a sudden batting collapse resulted in getting them all out for only 191. India had no problem whatsoever in chasing down this easy target.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Two centuries from Kusal Mendis and Samarawickrama helped Sri Lanka put on a massive score of 344, which was eventually not enough to avoid their second defeat in the World Cup campaign, thanks to the heroic knock of Rizwan, who was well-supported by Abdullah Shafique.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

After the defeat against the Kiwis, the current world champion returned strongly in their second match, securing a big-margin victory of 137 runs.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Three centuries in a single innings, two in the top order from Kock and Dussen, followed by a 49-ball century from Markram, the fastest ever in CWC history, resulted in a massive score for South Africa against Sri Lanka. The Lankan batters also joined the party in the batting paradise of Delhi, but it was not enough to avoid the defeat.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

It is an ideal start to the World Cup campaign for the Tigers, who have lost a home series against Afghanistan in the recent past. An excellent display of bowling, fielding and a comfortable run chase will surely boost the confidence of the Bangladesh team.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

After the disappointing performance in the Asia Cup, Bangladesh is still searching for a solution regarding the opening and finishing roles. Players like Mahmudullah, Nurul Hasan, Tanjid Tamim, Zakir Hasan and Soumya Sarkar will get opportunities to put their names in the World Cup squad. Ayon | Aahad | Arko | Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

After the disappointing performance, especially from the batting unit in the Asia Cup, Bangladesh will host New Zealand for a three-match ODI series that could be an ideal platform for some experiments ahead of the World Cup. The regular pacers and captain Shakib are rested, while Tamim Iqbal, Mahmudullah, and Soumya Sarkar are ready for a significant comeback.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

A close fight for the Super Four is expected in Group B, where Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan – all three teams have the potential to upset others. Bangladesh might be slightly ahead, considering the injury issues for Sri Lanka and the recent off-form of the Afghan batters.  Ayon | Aahad | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Any India-Pakistan Cricket match, regardless of the format or the occasion, always creates a unique appeal among cricket lovers. In the upcoming Asia Cup, we are lucky to witness up to three (if both teams will make it through the final) classic India-Pakistan clashes. In this episode, we have also arranged a prize for one lucky listener who correctly predicts the first India-Pakistan match result.  Ayon | Aahad | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

The upcoming Asia Cup becomes more significant, offering a perfect practising opportunity for the Cricket World Cup, which is knocking at the door. In this episode, we discussed the probable XI combination for the Tigers and some positions that need to be sorted out before going to the World Cup.  Ayon | Aahad | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

The inclusion of Wood & Woakes gave a new dimension to the English bowling attack, who kept themselves alive in the Ashes Series with a three wickets victory in the 3rd test.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

A poor performance from the Tigers caused them the home series loss against Afghanistan. With so much going on with the sudden retirement announcement of ODI captain Tamim Iqbal and the withdrawal of the decision just after the next day, the Bangladesh ODI team suddenly find themselves in a challenging position heading to the Asia Cup.  Ayon | Aahad | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

Afghanistan has a 1-0 lead in the three matches ODI Series by defeating Bangladesh by 17 runs according to the DLS method in the rain-effect Chattogram match.  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

The two times formal world champion West Indies are out of the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time in history. This elimination is a result of the constant downfall of the Windies cricket in the recent past. It raises many questions about the future of this glorious cricket nation with enriched history.  Ayon | Aahad | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

The first test entertained us with an equal battle throughout the five days with brilliant individual performances and creative strategies from two captains. However, the Aussie captain, Pat Cummins, led his team to a marginal victory of 2 wickets with his final-hour batting display.  Ayon | Arko | Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

Bangladesh created a new world record for the highest margin victory ever in five-day international test cricket with a dominant win of 546 runs against Afghanistan.  Ayon | Arko | Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

The "World Test Champion" Australia will be hosted by the English, who brings a new flavour to test cricket with their exciting, fearless 'Bazball' approach.   Ayon | Aahad | Arko | Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

Australia won the ultimate test with style, beating India by a massive margin of 209 runs. The mighty Aussies are now the “World Test Champion.”  Ayon | Arko | A Slice of Cricket

India has reached the WTC final for the second time, but this time the Men in Blue will be desperate to return home with the trophy. Conversely, Australia will be motivated by their fightback later in the recent India tour. An exciting game of Cricket between the two current best test sides awaits us at the Oval in London. Ayon | Aahad | Arko | Mueed | A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla

Another close match, and another sad story for the tigers. The Lankans have chased down a good total to secure their place in the Super 4s. Slog over bowling appears as a big issue to solve for the Bangladesh team heading toward the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup. Tanzim Ayon | Abdullah Al Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

We are back after a while! In this episode, we have discussed the ongoing Asia Cup, especially the match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan.  Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad | Abdullah Al Mueed | A Slice of Cricket

A fabulous series victory against the current world champion begins the new era of England Test cricket with the Buzz-Stokes combination. Is the dominating lethal approach shown by the England team the requirement for success in modern-day cricket? How much does a shorter format like T20 evolve the test cricket? Can the Bangladesh test team start a fresh journey with Shakib's captaincy? A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad | Mh Arko

Bangladesh lost the 2-match home test series against Sri Lanka by 0-1 after a disappointing performance in Mirpur. The top-order batting has become a serious issue to consider as the regularity of poor performances from the top-order batters is bringing trouble for the tigers over and over again.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdullah Al Mueed | Kamrul Fahad

Two London clubs, Surrey & Middlesex, are leading the point table in divisions 1 & 2 respectively after the end of week 7. The county actions will continue from the 12th of June after a short break. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

Surrey made a world record of scoring the highest total in an innings without any batter reaching a century against Kent. Harry Brooks from Yorkshire and Matthew Potts from Durham earned their maiden call-ups for the three lions as a reward for their fantastic ongoing season. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

A two-match bilateral test series between Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, hosted by Bangladesh is scheduled to start on 15 May 2022. Sri Lanka has an inexperienced bowling attack that can surprise the Bangladeshi batters who have struggled to put in a good show in the recent past. The batting units' performance of both sides consisting of some proven campaigners could decide the fate of the series. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

Ben Stokes made a fabulous century to start his County 22 journey with Durham. Sussex batter Pujara scored his 4th consecutive century in his  4th appearance of the season. Surrey & Middlesex is leading the point table in Divisions 1 & 2.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

Somerset got the only win in Division 1 while some matches were affected by the typical English condition. Cheteshwar Pujara got back-to-back double tons for Sussex. In Division 2, Nottinghamshire is leading the point table with 3 wins in 4 matches.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

Young cricket enthusiasts and learners sometimes avoid some common, yet important habits that should be followed properly for ensuring fitness and minimizing the injury risks in the long run. From our little experiences, we have emphasized the importance of such three topics that a cricket learner better, not neglect.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad  

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club confirmed their very first DPL title with a match to spare in the Super League phase while Khelaghar Samaj Kallyan Samity is the only team to be relegated to the First Division this year.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon| Abdul Aahad

After Week 3, Surrey & Nottinghamshire are leading the point table in Division 1 and 2, respectively. With back-to-back double centuries, Shan Masood of Derbyshire created new records. In Division 2, Nottinghamshire's lefty spinner Liam Patterson-White continued his good form with the ball.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

The 2022 season of the County Championship started on April 7, 2022, with a two-division format featuring ten teams in Division One, and eight teams in Division Two.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club is leading the point table after the conclusion of the group stage in DPL 2022. Prime Bank opener Anamul Haque and Legends of Rupganj batter Naeem Islam create a new record by crossing the 700 run mark in the first phase for the first time in DPL history, with 2 centuries and 5 fifties each in 10 matches. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

We have discussed mentionable International and domestic series, cricket news, cricketers' opinions, etc. between 1 April to 11 April 2022. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdullah Al Mueed

The amazing run-flow from the bat of Anamul Haque and Naeem Islam continues in DPL while Prime Bank Cricket Club is leading the point table after round 8. The 15th season of IPL starts with two new teams- Gujrat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Western Australia claimed their first Sheffield Shield title in 23 years while Balochistan and Auckland secured the title for the 2021/22 season of Pakistan Cup and Plunket Shield respectively. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

Bangladesh stepped into the first test of the series with the hope of creating a new history with confidence from the glorious ODI series. However, those high hopes didn't come to reality as Bangladesh lost the first test by a margin of 220 runs.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad 

Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League Season 2021-22 started from 15 March with 11 teams instead of 12 as a result of the late exclusion of Prime Doleshwar from the tournament. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Faiyaz Ahmed

Bangladesh creates history. A team who was unable to win a single match in South Africa against the host before, win the 3 match ODI series by 2-1 with a dominating win of 9 wickets in the 3rd ODI. For his stunning performance with the ball, Taskin Ahmed is rewarded both the player of the match & player of the series award.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

South Africa came back strongly in Pink Day ODI to make the series 1-1. The 3rd ODI on 23rd March at Centurion will determine the winner of the 3 match series. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

Bangladesh team creates history with their first-ever victory against South Africa in South Africa with an amazing combined team effort. The 38 runs win in the first match of the 3 match series creates a great opportunity for Bangladesh to win the series. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

The sudden death of legendary leg spinner Shane Warne on March 4, 2022, was a shocking moment for the Cricket world.  India won Kohli's 100th Test at Mohali by innings and 222 runs against Sri Lanka with a record all-rounding performance from Ravindra Jadeja.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

Bangladesh won the series by 2-1 after a disappointing display in the 3rd match of the series. The Tigers have a tough series coming against South Africa next month. What positives and negatives are we taking forward from this series? A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdul Aahad

With a dominating win of 88 runs over Afghanistan, Bangladesh has confirmed the series victory keeping one more match in hand. Today, we are glad to have Mr. Faiyaz Ahmed as our guest to discuss the match review of the 2nd ODI. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Faiyaz Ahmed

A fantastic unbeaten partnership of 174 runs from two youngsters, Mehidy Miraz & Afif Hossain, leads Bangladesh to a 4 wicket victory in the very first ODI of the 3 match series against Afghanistan. With our guest Mr. Taimul Tawhid, we have discussed different aspects of this wonderful comeback from the Tigers. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Taimul Tawhid

Champion of 2020 U-19 World Cup, Bangladesh U-19 team went to West Indies hoping for another successful tournament this year. However, the young tigers got eliminated in the quarter-final and ended up being the 8th team of the tournament. With our guest Mr. Abdullah Al Mueed, we have discussed the overall BD U-19 team performance and the reasons behind their failure. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon | Abdullah Mueed

Choosing a proper pair of cricket shoes according to your playing role is an important issue for your cricket career as it will help you to avoid some serious injuries as well as boost your performance. In this episode, a detailed overview of different types of cricket shoes, some common mistakes regarding choosing the cricket shoe, and some useful tips are discussed. A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon

The 8th Season of BPL is starting soon. In this episode, we have mentioned the youngsters we got through BPL and their performance in the International arena.  Some common complaints of fans about BPL, some stats and comparison, and our overall expectation from BPL as cricket fans are also discussed.  A Slice of Cricket | Cricket Podcast in Bangla | Tanzim Ayon