Shakib Al Hasan put in a match-winning performance as Bangladesh saw off Ireland in a World Twenty20 warm-up clash in Fatullah.

At least 10 people were injured today when a suicide bomber attacked a bus filled with Afghan soldiers in Kabul today.

Ireland completed their World Twenty20 preparations with a tight five-run win over Bangladesh in Colombo.

IRELAND captain William Porterfield has called on his side to leave their poor batting display in Dhaka after falling short of a possible shock win over Bangladesh in their World Cup Group B opener.

Ireland captain William Porterfield accepts his side go into their World Cup opener as underdogs, but has warned Bangladesh it will be no walkover.

The Ireland cricket team have qualified for the World Twenty20 Super Eights after beating Bangladesh by six wickets at Trent Bridge.

Middle-order batsman Elton Chigumbura struck a half-century and claimed a crucial wicket as Zimbabwe defeated Bangladesh by 38 runs in the first match of the tri-nation series in Mirpur.