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Bangladesh cricket team’s test of professionalism today
Barely three days after the overwhelming defeat in the Asia Cup final, Bangladesh find themselves in vastly different conditions for the qualifying match of the ICC T20 World Cup against Netherlands at HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala on March 9, Wednesday.
9 March 2016, 06:45 AM
Pakistan wants India match shifted out of Dharamsala
Pakistan have asked the ICC for a change of location for their World T20 match against India, scheduled to be held in Dharamsala on March 19, after receiving a report from its three-man delegation that 'security is not assured' at the venue.
9 March 2016, 03:05 AM
Mustafizur in doubt for Netherlands match
Bangladesh’s left-arm pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman, who is recovering from a side strain suffered during the Asia Cup is in doubt for the qualifying match against Netherlands on March 9, 2016.
8 March 2016, 10:46 AM
Mustafizur’s first overseas tour as member of Bangladesh national cricket team
As a crucial member of Bangladesh cricket team during the ICC T20 World Cup in India, Mustafizur Rahman has embarked on his first overseas tour, and is acclimatizing to the environment at Dharamsala where Tigers are due to play their three qualifying matches.
8 March 2016, 09:30 AM
Bangladesh turn T20 corner
ESPNcricinfo looks back at some of the defining talking points from the Asia Cup 2016 where Bangladesh made the headlines with their improvement in T20 cricket.
8 March 2016, 08:09 AM
Malinga steps down as captain, Mathews to lead
Defending champions Sri Lanka announced Lasith Malinga was stepping down as captain of their World T20 side Tuesday and Angelo Mathews would instead skipper the team in the tournament in India.
8 March 2016, 06:17 AM
Tigers touch down in Dharamsala
The Bangladesh cricket team, fresh from their runners-up finish in the Asia Cup T20 last night, reaches Dharamsala of India to take part in the ICC World Twenty20, which gets underway with the qualifying round from tomorrow. Bangladesh will play their first qualifier against the Netherlands on March 9.
7 March 2016, 13:11 PM
Tigers title hopes iced with hot Mahmudullah held back
With a final tournament average of 121.00 at a strike rate of 165.75, Bangladesh may regret sending Mahmudullah in to bat so late in their shortened innings at the Asia Cup final.
7 March 2016, 06:34 AM
Kohli's jig and Tamim's close shave
Much discussed moments of Asia Cup 2016 final between Bangladesh and India at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
7 March 2016, 05:22 AM
India win Asia Cup for the 6th time
India defeat Bangladesh quite comfortably by eight wickets to lift the Asia Cup for the sixth time at Mirpur stadium during a rain-effected final under the lights.
6 March 2016, 13:18 PM
Fan factor in Asia Cup final
India are no strangers to playing in cacophony but playing in front of a raucous, partisan Bangladesh crowd in the Asia Cup final could be an altogether different experience.
6 March 2016, 10:04 AM
Cricket Asia Cup: Long queues for last minute tickets
Cricket fans have been waiting in long queues to collect last minute tickets for the final match of this year’s Cricket Asia Cup at Mirpur stadium in Dhaka this evening.
6 March 2016, 07:38 AM
Repaying faith, the Mahmudullah way
Mahmudullah seems to have made a smooth transition from a batsman who struggled to express himself in the limited opportunities he received at No. 6 to one who thrives under pressure.
6 March 2016, 07:18 AM
Nation turns green on social media; anticipating historic Asia Cup victory
Scores of users on social media platforms are expressing their solidarity with Bangladesh national cricket team, in hope of achieving a historic victory against India at the Asia Cup final.
6 March 2016, 06:52 AM
Good-better-best, never let it rest
Tigers led by Captain Courageous Mashrafe Mortaza must not be overwhelmed by the enormity of the task during the final of Asia Cup 2016 today, for they are made of sterling material, and are second to none.
6 March 2016, 05:26 AM
Spirited Bangladesh up against in-form India in summit clash
The setting is perfect for an exciting Asia Cup T20, 2016 final today. It's fitting that two of the best teams have made it to the final but as Mashrafe Mortaza, the Bangladesh skipper, admitted, India will start the game as favourites thanks to their brilliant run in Twenty20 Internationals recently. But Bangladesh will bank on a lot of other factors to favour them.
6 March 2016, 02:37 AM
Never about the role, always about the goal
Mashrafe’s exploits as a captain not only enabled Bangladesh to win some nail-biting contests in the recent past, but gave the cricketing world a new perception of Tigers…one that commands respect and admiration unlike never before!
5 March 2016, 06:10 AM
Pakistan pip Sri Lanka
Pakistan came out in front in the tenth match of Asia Cup 2016 against Sri Lanka by six wickets under the lights at Mirpur stadium.
4 March 2016, 13:09 PM
India thrash UAE
India wallop UAE by nine wickets in the ninth match of Asia Cup 2016 under the lights at Mirpur stadium.
3 March 2016, 13:13 PM
Waqar laments Pakistan's 'sad story' exit
Amid the joyous tumult at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, there were a few quiet voices searching for answers.
3 March 2016, 09:24 AM