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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

PM at stadium to watch Bangladesh-Pakistan match

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina could not control her deep passion for cricket as she came to watch the Bangladesh-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium at Mirpur.
2 March 2016, 16:02 PM

Tigers give Pakistan a 5-wkt thumping

Bangladesh defeat Pakistan by five wickets in the 8th game of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur to secure their chances of reaching the final against India.
2 March 2016, 13:03 PM

Mustafizur Rahman: Sussex sign Bangladesh bowler for T20 Blast

Sussex have signed Bangladesh left-arm bowling sensation Mustafizur Rahman as their second overseas player for the T20 Blast.
2 March 2016, 11:00 AM

India come out in front by 5 wkts

India manage to overcome late wobble to defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the seventh game of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur stadium.
1 March 2016, 13:04 PM

Bowlers not canon-fodder at Mirpur: Javagal Srinath

When the sporty wicket at Mirpur has earned the ire of Dhoni, Waqar and others, Javagal Srinath, ex-Indian pacer expressed his delight at seeing how bowlers had something going in their favour during the ongoing Asia Cup 2016 at Bangladesh.
1 March 2016, 12:08 PM

Kohli bowls over fans with rendition of Lata's song

Virat Kohli’s cricketing skills have wowed fans around the world, but it seems the batsman is just as good with a microphone at hand.
1 March 2016, 07:06 AM

Tigers beat Sri Lanka by 23 runs

Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka for the first time in T20I when they came out in front by 23 runs in the 5th match of Asia Cup 2016 under the lights at Mirpur stadium.
28 February 2016, 13:05 PM

Mushy due for a biggie

If Mushy wants to entertain his fans and followers with his bat, he needs to be promoted up the order against Sri Lanka during the 5th match of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur, 7:30pm today.
28 February 2016, 08:15 AM

India pip Pakistan by 5 wkts

India defeat Pakistan quite comfortably in the end by five wickets in the fourth match of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur, stadium.
27 February 2016, 13:07 PM