Bangladesh made it to the final of the Asia Cup, defying pre-tournament expectations with consecutive victories against their more fancied neighbours. It was only the second time they had reached the finals of a one-day tournament. The bowlers restricted Sri Lanka to 232, but rain siphoned off ten overs and…

মাত্র আঠেরো দিনের তফাত। কিন্তু অবিকল একই পরিস্থিতি। মাঠের বাইরে বসে আলো আর অন্ধকারের সূতোয় দুলতে থাকা। কখনও রোদ্দুর তো পরক্ষণেই মাথার ওপর কালো মেঘ। শেষ পর্যন্ত এশিয়া কাপ থেকে ছিটকেই গেল ভারত। ইংল্যান্ড, অস্ট্রেলিয়ার পর ঢাকা। ভারতীয় ক্রিকেটের অভিশপ্ত অধ্যায় চলল। তফাতের মধ্যে এখানে সচিন তেন্ডুলকরের মহাকীর্তি স্থাপন দেখা…

An all-round effort with the bat, ball and in the field helped Bangladesh continue their giant-killing run and defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in a rain-affected match at Dhaka today to seal their spot in the final of the Asia Cup. In a must-win match for them, Bangladesh bowled…

“Bangladesh, Bangladesh,” cries rent the air. Mexican waves were discarded in the collective urge to stand up and applaud. The crowd was on its feet and the host made another confident step towards gaining respect for its cricketing ability. Egged by boisterous fans and a beaming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina,…

MIRPUR: India were knocked out of the Asia Cup after minnows Bangladesh continued their giant-killing act by upsetting Sri Lanka by five wickets in the last league match. Chasing a revised target of 212 after a rain interruption, the spirited hosts held their nerve to make their maiden entry into…