Asia Cup

Sharma reveals catalyst for attacking approach in T20Is

Captain Rohit Sharma shed light on India's recent change in approach in T20Is, the transition after the T20 World Cup last year and his relationship with Rahul Dravid.
9 August 2022, 18:26 PM

Big guns return in India’s Asia Cup squad

India's 15-member squad for the 2022 Asia Cup was announced by the BCCI on Monday.
8 August 2022, 16:14 PM

Soumya, Sabbir in contention for Asia Cup?

Batters Soumya Sarkar and Sabbir Rahman may just be in contention for the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai, slated to be played in UAE from August 27 till September 11.
8 August 2022, 14:18 PM

Injuries put Asia Cup plans in limbo

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has requested the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to extend the deadline for submission of the Tigers’ final squad for Asia Cup.  
6 August 2022, 13:47 PM

Naseem replaces Hasan in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have dropped seamer Hasan Ali and replaced him with teenage fast bowler Naseem Shah in their Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup, which begins in Dubai on Aug. 27.
4 August 2022, 06:16 AM

Neither experimentation nor solidity

If the squad in the Zimbabwe T20Is was an actual attempt at finding players, Mahmudullah's inclusion did not make sense. More worrying is the fact that if BCB seems to know what senior stars are capable of, why did they bring in someone whose own lack of form had seen him rested and shorn of captaincy just before the series?
3 August 2022, 19:15 PM

Pakistan announce strong Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have dropped seamer Hasan Ali and replaced him with teenage fast bowler Naseem Shah in their Twenty20 squad for the Asia Cup, which begins in Dubai on August 27.
3 August 2022, 09:41 AM

Emon, Hasan inject fresh blood in T20 side

Following a host of discussions about revamping the T20I side following the Tigers’ poor performances in the shortest format of the game, national selectors opted for two fresh faces, including pacer Hasan Mahmud and uncapped opener Parvez Hossain Emon in the 14-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series in Zimbabwe.
22 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Asia Cup likely to be moved to UAE: reports

The 2022 Asia Cup maybe shifted out of Sri Lanka with UAE emerging as a likely host, according a report on ESPNCricInfo.
17 July 2022, 10:52 AM

'If Asia Cup venue changes, Bangladesh will be the first choice'

The Asia Cup T20I tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka in August, might be held in Bangladesh if Sri Lanka relinquishes the hosting right, hinted Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Papon.
21 May 2022, 08:13 AM

A Tk 350 investment that birthed a national footballer

“Because my father, who was a farmer, did a lot to empower me to pursue my dreams, I asked him to stop working and rely on me since I am earning handsome amounts by playing football,” Chittagong Abahani midfielder Sohel Rana said as he spoke of his father.
20 May 2022, 04:00 AM

Lessons on offer for fresh U-19s

With an aim to form a team for the 2019 Under-19 World Cup, the Bangladesh under-19 team, led by Saif Hassan, will leave for Sri Lanka tomorrow in order to take part in the Under-19 Asia Cup.
11 December 2016, 18:00 PM

Cricket: Bangladesh beat Thailand by 35 runs

After being at the receiving end of a 64-run drubbing in the opening game against India, Bangladesh bounce back strongly as they beat Thailand by 35 runs in the 5th match of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup at the Asian Institute of Technology ground in Bangkok.
28 November 2016, 06:56 AM

Bangladesh beat Singapore 8-0 to seal final berth

Bangladesh romped into the final of the 5th Men's AHF Cup after thrashing Singapore 8-0 in the first semifinal today.
26 November 2016, 10:49 AM

Bangladesh beat Netherlands by 8 runs

Bangladesh come out in front by 8 runs against Netherlands during the qualifying match of World T20 2016 at Dharamsala, India.
9 March 2016, 09:11 AM

A bizarre way of celebration

Bangladesh cricket team has played very well in the Asia Cup.
8 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Rising Tigers primed for World T20

It would be a lie if one were to say that defeat to India in the final of the Asia Cup did not hurt the Tigers at all. However, that they reached the final will be a confidence boost ahead of the ICC World Twenty20 in India, where they reached yesterday to take part in the qualifying round.
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Tigers title hopes iced with hot Mahmudullah held back

With a final tournament average of 121.00 at a strike rate of 165.75, Bangladesh may regret sending Mahmudullah in to bat so late in their shortened innings at the Asia Cup final.
7 March 2016, 06:34 AM

Kohli's jig and Tamim's close shave

Much discussed moments of Asia Cup 2016 final between Bangladesh and India at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
7 March 2016, 05:22 AM

Mahmudullah Riyad v Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj is feared for his six-hitting abilities and has rediscovered his touch, while Mahmudullah can take Bangladesh home in a difficult chase or make sure that there are enough runs on the board to defend, both of which he does in elegant fashion.
6 March 2016, 12:44 PM