Asia Cup 2022
Bangladesh cricket is in shambles, and BCB must answer for it
The administration and management of Bangladesh cricket at the hands of BCB is symptomatic of an unprofessional sport management system.
Sri Lanka cricketers return to hero's welcome
Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup winning team have returned to the country to a hero’s welcome on Tuesday. The Lankans, who were not among the favourites to even make it to the final, lifted the trophy following a 23-run victory over Pakistan in the final on Sunday.
Shanaka dedicates Asia Cup win to crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Sunday called the Asia Cup triumph a "real turnaround" for Sri Lankan cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup and dedicated the win to the crisis-hit nation.
Order meets chaos
As the five-time Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka are set to battle it out against two-time winners Pakistan in the final of the continental tournament’s 15th edition in Dubai tonight at 8:00pm Bangladesh Standard Time, the task of picking the favourites on paper becomes virtually impossible.
Bangladesh's Masudur to officiate in Asia Cup final
Bangladeshi umpire Masudur Rahman Mukul will be conducting the Aisa Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Sunday as one of the two on-field umpires.
High hopes for underdogs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home.
Hasaranga helps Sri Lanka down Pakistan
Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Sri Lanka's bowling charge to set up a comfortable five-wicket victory over Pakistan on Friday in their dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup final.
A game written vintage Pakistan all over it
Unpredictable -- it is the one word that could historically define Pakistan when it comes to cricket.
‘Shush, shush’, ‘no selfies’ and an exciting evening at the press box
The atmosphere inside the stadium was tense while the one inside the press box was tinged with scrutiny, despair and hope from the Indian media with a handful among the Pakistani reporters trying to see the funny side of things as the India-Sri Lanka game reached its closing stages in Dubai yesterday.
It will happen, don’t worry, says Rohit on chances of India-Pakistan final
The press conference featuring the India skipper Rohit Sharma following their six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup Super 4 clash on Tuesday was on its way to the end as India media manager Anand Subramanium was not going to allow any more questions from the media.
Afghans hope for revival against spirited Pakistan
Afghanistan will want to rediscover their group stage dominance but might find it to be a steep task against a spirited Pakistan when the two sides meet today in Sharjah in what is anticipated to be a high-voltage T20 clash in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup.
‘You can tell from their eyes that they want to dominate’
India and Pakistan do not meet each other outside multi-nation tournaments and when they meet in a tournament as big as the Asia Cup, cricket fans around the world have their eyes glued to such fixtures. Officiating such fixtures that feature stars to light up any occasion and doing so without any controversy is a rare thing. Bangladesh’s Masudur Rahman did just that during this Asia Cup. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on representing Bangladesh in such big matches and about other things. Excerpts of the interview are as follows:
Mushfiqur retires from T20Is
Bangladesh's veteran wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has announced his retirement from T20 Internationals. The announcement came from his official Facebook page on Sunday noon.
Kohli is vital for India, don't get obsessed with stats: Dravid
Virat Kohli remains a key player for India, said head coach Rahul Dravid, who is happy with the refreshed former captain's Asia Cup form and said people should not get hung up with statistics.
India’s top three 'lackadaisical'
Another high-octane India versus Pakistan clash is set for Sunday, as both arch-rivals look to outwit each other in the Super Four match at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. For defending champions India, the hotly-anticipated fixture will be a chance to revamp their batting approach, which has been cautious in the Powerplay overs so far.
‘We are playing for our people’
Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan has dedicated the team's Asia Cup win against Hong Kong by 155 runs to the people affected by the floods back home.
Kohli or Babar's time?
There is a certain camaraderie among the current generation of India and Pakistan players. Virat Kohli's gesture to Shaheen Afridi or Harris Rauf, and his remarks about Babar Azam all set a friendly tone. But beneath the surface, it is still an India-Pakistan clash and it still is arguably the biggest rivalry in world cricket despite the fact that the archnemesis only meet each other in multi-nation events. At the tip of that rivalry is the competitive wonders that are Kohli and Babar Azam.
The 'brave and calm' to win next India-Pakistan clash, Rizwan believes
Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan says his side are striving to stay "brave and calm" for their second clash with India as the arch-rivals prepare for their next Asia Cup showdown on Sunday.
Battered Tigers return home
The Bangladesh contingent returned to the country today following their disappointing Asia Cup campaign in the UAE.