Asia Cup 2018

Asia Cup 2018

Tigers recover well to restrict England to 156 

Bangladesh would be pleased to have contained England to 156 for six in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram today.

2y ago

Taiwan's 'Bikini Climber' social media star dies after ravine fall

Taiwanese rescue teams were trying Tuesday to retrieve the body of a dead hiker who became famous on social media for taking selfies on top of mountain peaks dressed in a bikini.

6y ago

BD journalists file complaint with ACC

Bangladesh's tour of UAE was a largely successful one as the Tigers made it to the final of the 2018 Asia Cup despite numerous setbacks. However, for Bangladeshi reporters covering the event, it was an altogether different experience as they were often faced with harsh treatment from the ones organising media matters.

6y ago

Double anxiety in the doctor's room

While the Tigers were battling it out for a much-awaited trophy against India in the final of the Asia Cup, their most assured batsman, Tamim Iqbal, was receiving treatment on his right hand's injured index finger knuckle from a doctor in England.

6y ago

Inspiration for now & beyond

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza had boldly stated prior the Asia Cup final against India that he was not so cheap that he would judge himself by a trophy.

6y ago

Liton first among equals

Liton Das has been one of the more maligned junior national cricketers in Bangladesh, because the perception is that he was wasting his considerable talent with the bat.

6y ago

Ravenous Rubel

Rubel Hossain is known for blowing hot and cold in a career spanning over a decade. Prone to err in the death overs, the right-arm pacer

6y ago

'Out or not, it is hard to tell'

There has been a lot of debate on social media and elsewhere regarding Liton Das's stumping by Mahendra Singh Dhoni in Friday's Asia

6y ago

'I am 20-30% fit right now'

Shakib Al Hasan has been the one name in Bangladesh cricket that has always remained the centre of discussion when it comes to planning for upcoming series.

6y ago

Afghanistan name Asia Cup squad

Afghanistan named their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2018 in Dubai, including three fresh faces in the 17-member squad.

6y ago

India rest Kohli for Asia Cup

India's selectors Saturday rested prolific skipper Virat Kohli for the upcoming Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament in the UAE where arch-rivals Pakistan are also competing.

6y ago

Fizz far from satisfied

Mustafizur Rahman bowled decisively and took crucial wickets during the last ODI and T20I series against West Indies, which came as a relief for the shaky Bangladesh pace bowling department.

6y ago

PCB picks 18 for Asia Cup camp

The national selection committee on Thursday announced an 18-member training camp for the 2018 Asia Cup, scheduled to be played in the UAE from September 15-28.

6y ago

'Hardik could be crucial factor against Pakistan'

Former Australia speedster Mitchell Johnson feels all-rounder Hardik Pandya could be among the key men when India take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup in UAE on September 19.

6y ago

Mithun given new function

Wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Mithun's inclusion in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup can be considered as recognition for his fine run of form during the Bangladesh A team's recent tour of Ireland. The right-hander was instrumental as he scored two fifties in the five-match one-day series while batting at the middle order.

6y ago

Anamul, Sabbir axed from ODIs

Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for the Asia Cup tournament, scheduled to start on September 15 and Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the squad despite there being suggestions that he would go for surgery while underperforming batsman Sabbir Rahman failed to make the 15-man squad.

6y ago

'We're at 8, seniors at 20'

The fact of the young players lagging far behind the five senior stalwarts in terms of contribution to the team's success has become a talking point in Bangladesh cricket.

6y ago

'Will do what is needed'

Even before Mehedi Hasan Miraz made his debut for Bangladesh there were high expectations of the youngster who was rated in many quarters as the next Shakib Al Hasan for his all-round abilities.

6y ago
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