Bangladesh national team selector Abdur Razzak blamed the media and supporters' criticism of Mohammad Naim for creating extra pressure on the side during a big tournament.

Only 24.1 overs were possible on Sunday when the arch-rivals met for the second time in the 50-over tournament, a precursor to the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Bangladesh made one change from their last match against Pakistan as spinner Nasum Ahmed came in for Afif Hossain.

Bangladesh ODI skipper Shakib Al Hasan shrugged off talks about a rivalry between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka when it came to the Asia Cup as the all-rounder acknowledged the exciting cricket that this particular contest brings.