Bangladesh cricket, in particular, must take note.

On paper, skill and form suggests India call the tune; Pakistan wait for fortune's turn of the wheel.

The 11-run defeat might suggest a close contest, but in truth, the Tigers were out of it long before Rishad Hossain’s late blows narrowed the margin.

When politics overshadows the game, cricket itself is the ultimate loser.

Two-time champions Pakistan must win tonight to keep their final hopes alive, while the Tigers will again aim to be on the cusp of a historic chapter.

For coach Simmons, "balance" -- "the most important" aspect of the team -- is more than just a buzzword; it is the lever that can tilt fortune towards Bangladesh, perhaps carrying them all the way.

No politics, no boycotts, just pure cricket: the kind that creates drama, stirs emotions, and keeps fans -- old and new -- coming back for more.

As the regional tournament shifts briefly to Abu Dhabi today, Sri Lanka and Pakistan face off Super Four clash, each coming off losses in their previous matches.

Asking in which areas India are ahead almost seems redundant. The real question is: in which areas are they not?

A simple gesture of formality withheld can snowball into a storm, and India captain Suryakumar Yadav is learning that lesson the hard way in the ongoing Asia Cup..As eternal rivals India and Pakistan are set for a rematch after a week in their first Super Four fixture, what should have bee

For the two-time champions, the stakes carry an uncomfortable echo of last year.

If Bangladesh qualify for the Super 4, they will then move to Dubai for the remaining matches.