Was it necessary to change the schedule?
The whole act was pretty diabolic.....
Bangladesh’s captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza was not in a charming mood while talking to the reporters. Normally, Mash is always a very friendly person while he interacts with the press. Among the local reporters,...
Nizakat Khan falls short of a fairy-tale but impresses with his skills
"He might or might not play India ever again in ODIs, but nonetheless, he did enjoy his time out grabbing attention and making the rivals sweat for his wicket. In more ways than one, his lifelong dream then did...
India’s experimentation with bowling attack against Hong Kong almost backfires
"India can now look at the positives and also improve on their weaknesses ahead of the big game"
India's opening match against Hong Kong proved to be much closer than one expected. After managing to restrict India to well under...
Another sunset in Sri Lanka!
Sri Lanka's inconsistent show is becoming a matter of frustration for world cricket....
After a disheartening campaign against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka had their hopes pinned to their do-or-die encounter against Afghanistan. They needed a win at any cost to survive...
Left not right for India, but their batsmen might just be better equipped to...
"With a throwdown specialist in the mix, a rookie left-arm seamer - Khaleel Ahmed - in the squad and batsmen becoming more confident in dealing with left-arm pace, the Champions Trophy debacle is a distant memory for India that...
Expecting India to be underdogs in the clash with Pakistan is wishful thinking
Can India tame Pakistan in the Middle East?
A palpable sense of excitement has engulfed the cricketing realm with the battle of the arch-rivals India and Pakistan scheduled to take place on September 19, 2018. With nail-biting finishes and edge-of-the-seat...
Afghanistan’s win over Sri Lanka could be the beginning of something big
Afghanistan have knocked the Lankan Lions out of the Asia Cup....
With just 6 teams playing in the Asia Cup, all the teams were very much going to be contenders to win the coveted trophy. While some teams like India...
India v Pakistan: Has the rivalry revived after the Champions Trophy 2017 loss?
"In cricket, small things can make huge differences, was that the turning point for Pakistan? Will Pakistan replicate that magic against India tomorrow? Or was that defeat just a hiccup for India? Too many questions, but one thing is...
Kusal Mendis’ ODI form for Sri Lanka worrisome
"He has what it takes to succeed anywhere in the world and we can maybe put his recent rough patch down to fact that he is going through a tough phase. Mendis will without a doubt remain an integral...
No weak-link in this Pakistani side
Pakistan start off in a dominating fashion........
The second encounter between Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Asia Cup turned out to be a one-way traffic as the former side won the game quite convincingly by eight wickets. Hong Kong...
The game of musical chairs has long lingered in India’s middle order
"However, the sternest test remains for Dhoni. If Karthik does have a successful outing and if the former captain fails, the pressure will only mount on him"
Acting as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup in England next year,...
Video: A flying start for Bangladesh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aP0u0paFOY
In the afternoon, things were all doom and gloom for the Tigers, but as time progressed, they fought back extremely well and in the end crushed Sri Lanka in style to script a flying start.
Deep Dasgupta, Arunabha Sengupta, and...
Sri Lanka learn a harsh lesson in Asia Cup 2018 opener against Bangladesh
"Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha certainly has a task in his hands in he is to resurrect Sri Lanka's fortunes in this tournament and many series to follow"
After registering three continuous wins against South Africa in the limited-overs series...
Yet another tough situation, yet another Mushfiq gem
When Mushfiq bats, Bangladesh relax. When Mushfiq bats, Bangladesh stay hopeful.....
The Asia Cup is off to a flyer with Bangladesh pulling off a memorable win in the series opener against Sri Lanka. It wouldn’t have been a better script...
Malinga makes roaring return amidst Lankan gloom
"The hunger of the lion was evident for all to see and it could have ended with four wickets already but he was prepared to wait for glory"
The ball seamed slightly away off the deck, the batsman was squared...
The victory of courage and commitment
Was he a Rick McCosker? Was he an Anil Kumble? No, he was Tamim Iqbal! Tamim’s courage and commitment while Mushfiq’s brilliant composure won the battle against Sri Lanka even before the Lankans started their second innings…..
Why do...
India’s chance of redemption following England debacle
"Hence, understandably plenty will be at stake for the defending champions. So, rest assured, in this Asia Cup, there won't be any sort of complacency or lack of intensity in the Rohit-led Indian team"
They call Dubai ‘the jewel of...
Asia Cup 2014: Sri Lanka come on par with India
Sri Lanka had quite the run as they went unbeaten in all their league matches. Apart from one victory where they dominated Afghanistan, their encounters were quite close against all the other three teams. But they held their nerves...
Asia Cup 2012: Rise of the Tigers
"There was disappointment among the crowd, there were some teary eyes too, some stood motionless in shock whereas some people wanted to leave the stadium as soon as possible. The Tigers were so near yet turned out to be...
Asia Cup 2010: India reclaim their throne
"The tournament had once again returned to Sri Lanka. The defending champions were now backing themselves, even more, to defend the title for the second consecutive time. Little did the Lions know that the Indian giants were going to...
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