Desk Report: Bangladesh fielded like butter on their hands against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four. One catch after another was missed. Seeing the poor condition of the fielders, all-rounder Nasir Hossain, who once played regularly for the national team, took to social media to criticize them. Nasir wrote on his verified Facebook page, “I will not take a catch, my wish is. Even then, we will win the match, InshaAllah.” Electing to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka scored 168 runs in the…
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‘Friend’ Sri Lanka is now ‘enemy’ again
Desk Report: Enemy-friend-enemy—The continuity of the rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka over the past few days can also be expressed in this way. This cloud, this rain can be said to be this friendship, this hostility. The day after yesterday in Abu Dhabi, Bangladesh’s fate was decided by Sri Lanka. The point was something like this—’If the Lankans win against the Afghans, Bangladesh will win too.’ Forgetting the recent rivalry surrounding the match, Bangladesh fans became Sri Lankan supporters. The day after yesterday in Abu Dhabi, most Sri Lankans…
Read MoreDespite Oman’s batting strength, India are three for three
Desk Report: Despite Oman’s batting strength, India are three for three India defeated Oman by 21 runs in the last match of the group stage. With this victory, India will start the Super Four of the Asia Cup by winning all three of its three matches. Suryakumar Yadav‘s next match in this round is on Sunday, when the opponent is arch-rivals Pakistan. Oman showed good batting determination in chasing the target of 189 runs set by the Indian team yesterday in Dubai. Opener Amir Kaleem put on a 56-run partnership…
Read MoreAfghan coach gives credit to Bangladesh after losing to Sri Lanka
Desk Report: Afghanistan’s Asia Cup mission has ended after losing to Sri Lanka. It is difficult for the team’s head coach Jonathan Trott to accept this. After losing to the Sri Lankans and exiting the tournament, he is giving credit to Bangladesh. Afghanistan had to win against Sri Lanka to go to the Super Four. In such an equation, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabira lost by 6 wickets. Batting first, the Afghans scored 169 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. In response, the Sri Lankans reached the victory mark with…
Read MoreRamiz calls this ICC match referee an Indian ‘broker’
Desk Report: In the India-Pakistan match, more dust is flying than the game. There is not much fighting on the field. But other incidents do create discussion and noise. The Lanka scandal occurred because Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah did not shake hands with Pakistani cricketers in this year’s Asia Cup. Match referee Andy Pycroft became the ‘scapegoat’ in the Lanka scandal surrounding the match between the two arch-rivals. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) even demanded his removal. Although the PCB’s demand was not accepted by the ICC. In such…
Read MoreSri Lankan spinner receives news of father’s death after winning
Desk Report: Sri Lankan spinner receives news of father’s death after winning Dunith Wellalaghe had a bittersweet match. His team Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan to secure the Super Four of the Asia Cup. In this match, he had to digest 5 consecutive sixes from Afghan batter Mohammad Nabi. In total, he spent 32 runs in the last over. Later, Sri Lanka’s 6-wicket victory made him forget that painful experience. But even on the day of such a victory, Wellalaghe received the bad news of losing his father. Sri Lankan media…
Read MoreSri Lanka in Super Four with Bangladesh
Desk Report: Sri Lanka needed 101 runs to qualify for the Super Four. Even if they lost the match, they had no ‘come-or-die’. But Sri Lanka, the defending champions of the T20 Asia Cup, lost to the Afghans when the goal was to retain the title! Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, advancing to the Super Four. With this victory for Sri Lanka, Bangladesh also made it to the Super Four. Chasing the target of 170 runs set by the Afghans,…
Read MoreWho will win in the life and death match—Pakistan or the United Arab Emirates?
Desk Report: India did not shake hands with Pakistan. It can be said that the thread of that controversy has not yet died down. After losing badly to India, Pakistan is standing on the edge of the abyss in the Asia Cup. They have no choice but to defeat the United Arab Emirates today to go to the Super Four. The match will start at 8:30 pm at the Dubai International Stadium. Although Pakistan is considered the favorite. Because, they have defeated the United Arab Emirates twice in the tri-nation…
Read MoreBangladesh keep hope alive by defeating Afghans
Desk Report: Azmatullah Omarzai was the thorn in Bangladesh’s path to victory at the wicket. He was batting with ease, overcoming the pressure. Taskin Ahmed returned him in the 16th over of the Afghan innings. Taskin’s slower ball went straight to bat. But it hit the top edge of the bat and was caught by Saif Hasan. What joy the bowler Taskin felt then! He shook his fists and shouted. There was joy in the Bangladesh camp. After returning Omarzai, who scored 30 runs off 16 balls, that joy lasted…
Read MoreNasum is successful because he enjoys challenges.
Desk Report: The wicket was taken with the first ball of the innings. Sediqullah Atal was caught LBW. Nasum Ahmed also removed Ibrahim Zadran in the fourth over of the powerplay. Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by 8 runs despite scoring 155 runs on his tight bowling. He kept alive his hopes of playing in the Super Four of the Asia Cup. Nasum did not get a chance in the first two matches. Since the Afghan batters are weak against left-arm spin, his return to the playing eleven was expected. And he…
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