Mashrafe Mortaza too played a key role, giving away just 17 runs from his three overs and picked up a wicket as well. © AFP Dhaka: Admitting that Bangladesh have always struggled in Twenty20 International matches, captain Mashrafe Mortaza said that Sunday’s win over defending champions Sri Lanka would boost their confidence going forward in the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament. (Sabbir Rahman Helps Bangladesh Stun Sri Lanka) “In T20,…
Asia Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin Praises India's Death Bowling
Ashish Nehra has picked up four wickets in the Asia Cup so far. © AFP Mirpur: India’s star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Monday lauded the team’s bowling unit, specially the pace duo of Ashish Nehra and Jasprit Bumrah for putting in their best efforts at the start and at the end of a bowling innings in recent times. (Asia Cup: Being Tested in Various Environments Good For India, Says Ravichandran…
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup: Shoaib Malik Wants Rematch With Arch-Rivals
Shoaib Malik felt Pakistan can do well and reach the final of the Asia Cup. © AFP Mirpur: Pakistan’s experienced all-rounder Shoaib Malik has said that he and his teammates are keen to set up a rematch with India in the final of the Asia Cup tournament in Bangladesh. (Asia Cup: Shoaib Malik Admits Pakistan Had no Idea About Conditions in India Game) Malik told media in Mirpur that they…
Misbah says India will be tough to beat in World T20
Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that his country’s T20 side can still reach the final of the ongoing Asia Cup but insisted that India will be a tough team to beat when they host next month’s World Twenty20. India overcame a spirited fightback from Pakistan to beat the fierce arch-rivals by five wickets in the fourth Asia Cup game in Mirpur. “All the Asian teams appear to be in good…
Amir guides Pakistan to victory
Miserly Mohammad Amir was again a driving force for Pakistan as they beat United Arab Emirates by seven wickets to stay in with a chance of winning the Asia Cup. Amir, impressive already on the comeback trail following his worldwide five-year ban for spot-fixing, continued his brilliant form by taking 2-6 in four overs as UAE posted 129 for six in Dhaka. Pakistan knocked off the runs, with eight balls…
Pakistan Capable of Reaching Asia Cup Final, Says Haroon Rasheed
Pakistan had lost to India by five wickets on Saturday. © AP Mirpur: Pakistan’s chief selector Haroon Rasheed has had a pep talk with the national team members and is confident that they can still qualify for the final in the ongoing Asia Cup. (Pakistan’s Bowling Attack Created a Lot of Pressure on Indian Batsmen, Says Virat Kohli) “I wouldn’t rule out Pakistan despite the loss to India. We have…
Guyana bowlers build on Johnson ton to see off Windwards
Guyana 339 (Johnson 107, Vishaul 58, Matthew 6-81) and 39 for 4 (Johnson 17*) beat Windward Islands 216 (Smith 87, Robinson 57, Beaton 5-43) and 161 (Smith 51, Reifer 4-35, Bishoo 3-71) by six wicketsScorecard File photo – Leon Johnson’s 107 helped Guyana secure a 123-run lead © WICB Media Ronsford Beaton‘s five-for in the first innings followed by Leon Johnson‘s 107 shaped Guyana’s six-wicket win against Windward Islands in…
Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma Misses Practice, Shikhar Dhawan Rusty at Training Session
Shikhar Dhawan was the last one to come out to bat in fading light during India’s practice session. © AFP Mirpur: Nursing a toe injury, India opener Rohit Sharma skipped the team’s training session and is likely to miss Tuesday’s Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. (Asia Cup 2016: Injury Worries Increase as India Gear up For Sri Lanka Test) His opening partner Shikhar Dhawan did train,…
Asia Cup: Being Tested in Various Environments Good For India, Says Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin was of the view that it is the pressure that helps the team get wickets, rather than exact skill of the ball. © AP Mirpur: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has no complaints with the seaming track of the Sher-e-Bangla stadium, which has little on offer for the spinners, as he believes in adapting to different conditions rather than whining about it. (Read More from Asia Cup) “It…
Asia Cup: Being Tested in Various Environments Good For India, Says Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin was of the view that it is the pressure that helps the team get wickets, rather than exact skill of the ball. © AP Mirpur: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has no complaints with the seaming track of the Sher-e-Bangla stadium, which has little on offer for the spinners, as he believes in adapting to different conditions rather than whining about it. (Read More from Asia Cup) “It…