Desk Report: Was the target of 136 runs too big to win? Not at all. But the restlessness shown by the Bangladesh batsmen from the beginning in this medium-quality chase, and the sacrifices they made while chasing balls outside the stumps, made those who watched the match realize that this team still has a lot to learn! Despite losing 5 wickets for 49 runs, Pakistan turned around and scored 135 runs. But despite scoring 63 runs for 5 wickets in the medium-quality chase, Bangladesh was trapped for 124 runs and…
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Just hitting sixes is not enough, says Zaker
Desk Report: After losing to India, Bangladesh’s path to the final has become difficult for them. Bangladesh will play Pakistan in Dubai today in less than 24 hours. Acting captain Zaker Ali Anik has identified where the team needs to improve before entering the unwritten semi-finals. Bangladesh was on the verge of winning against India last night in Dubai. Chasing a target of 169 runs, Bangladesh, led by Zaker, were 57 for 2 after 9 overs. At the moment when more than 10 runs per over were to be scored,…
Read MoreIndia enters the final after Saif’s fight is thwarted
Desk Report: The target was tough, but it was not beyond Bangladesh’s reach. Chasing the target of 169 runs, Saif Hasan played with one end in front. But Saif’s fight alone was not enough to win against the world’s best Indian team. Saif played an innings of 69 runs off 51 balls, but Bangladesh was all out for 127 runs and lost the match by 41 runs. India has reached the final first with this victory. Even if they lose, Bangladesh is in the final equation. If Bangladesh beats Pakistan…
Read MoreWho is TIGER?, Shaheen Afridi on Bangladesh
Desk Report: Pakistan was in a situation where their backs were against the wall after losing to India by 4 wickets in the Super Four. However, Pakistan led by Salman Ali Agha raised hopes last night. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in Abu Dhabi. Pakistan now has to win against Bangladesh as well to reach the final. The Bangladesh-Pakistan match will start at 8:30 pm Bangladesh time tomorrow in Dubai. Shaheen Shah Afridi has come to the press conference as Pakistan’s representative before the ‘life-or-death’ match. When the…
Read MoreBangladesh captain Zakir to miss India match if Liton is not available
Desk Report: The worries that Bangladesh had about Liton Das before the India match in Dubai did not go away even 6 hours before the match. In the end, if Liton is not available, the Bangladesh team management has considered an alternative. Team management sources say that if regular captain Liton cannot play today, Zaker Ali Anik will lead the team. Zaker is playing as the team’s vice-captain, the source said. Liton looked quite cheerful at the start of practice at the ICC Academy ground the day before yesterday. The…
Read MoreBangladesh coach talks less, does more
Desk Report: He speaks less, most of the time with a serious expression. Although his movements and speech are Caribbean, the influence of British culture is enough. Quietly, Phil Simmons can sometimes seem not only a coach, but also a cricket philosopher. He seems to believe in the philosophy of ‘less talk, more action’. In the eyes of Minhajul Abedin Nannu, who came to this year’s Asia Cup as a member of the ACC Technical Committee, Phil Simmons is a very ‘soft’ coach. One day in a chat in Abu…
Read MoreConcerns about Liton before the India match
Desk Report: Liton Das came to the field laughing and joking with his teammates at practice at the ICC Academy ground in Dubai the day before. The team is playing well. He is also leading from the front. The team management is a little worried about Liton. Bangladesh has a three-day break before the India match. The Litons practiced for one day. The day before yesterday they were resting. Today they also rested the day before the match. Liton was fine at the beginning of practice yesterday. The Bangladesh team…
Read MoreThe incident that overshadowed the result of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka match went viral
Desk Report: Abu Dhabi Sheikh Zayed Stadium was like a movie stage yesterday. Let alone the result of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan match. The competition was on to see who could imitate whom in the celebration. The incident of Wanindu Hasaranga-Abrar Ahmed’s exchange of celebrations has already gone viral on social media. It started during Sri Lanka’s innings. Wanindu Hasaranga went to spin Pakistani legspinner Abrar Ahmed to the leg side with the first ball of the 13th over. However, Hasaranga was bowled by Abrar’s googly. Abrar then imitated the celebration…
Read MoreBangladesh wants to stop India’s dominance
Desk Report: The Bangladesh team was a little worried about Liton Das before the India match in Dubai. Liton looked quite cheerful at the start of practice the day before yesterday at the ICC Academy ground. The team is playing well in the Asia Cup. He is also leading from the front. The reason for concern about Liton is the injury. Bangladesh got a three-day break before the India match. The Litons practiced for one day. Liton was fine at the start of practice the day after yesterday. The Bangladesh…
Read MoreMustafiz is a champion bowler in the eyes of the Indian coach
Desk Report: He started his international cricket career by shaking India. He took 11 wickets in two consecutive ODIs. Since then, Mustafizur Rahman has been the name of trust in Bangladesh’s bowling attack. He has seen a bad time in his 10-year career. But if there is a match against India, this left-arm pacer inevitably becomes relevant. He is also the center of interest in Indian cricket. This time too is no exception. In the eyes of India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Descotte, Mustafiz is a champion bowler. Bangladesh will…
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