Asia Cup: Bangladesh aim for a final roar against Pakistan

DHAKA: History beckons Bangladesh as they aim to rise above the minnows tag and notch up their biggest title since arriving on international scene when they take on Pakistan Thursday in the final of Asia Cricket Cup here. With former champions India and Sri Lanka shockingly thrown out of the competition, it is most surprising summit line-up for the event which is struggling...

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Windies and Australia thriller ends in tie

KINGSTOWN: A thrilling third one-day international between West Indies and Australia at Arnos Vale here Tuesday ended in the anti-climax of a tie. The tourists made 220 all out after winning the toss and electing to bat, with Mike Hussey top-scoring with 67 and George Bailey hitting a maiden half-century before being dismissed on 59. West Indies' hopes of a win appeared...

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Tigers through to Asia Cup final for first time

DHAKA: Minnows Bangladesh maintained their astonishing record defeating formidable Sri Lanka in an exciting contest to reach the final for the first time in the history of the Asia Cup one-day tournament here at the Shere Bangla National Stadium on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target, reduced to 212 runs in 40 overs under D/L method after rain interrupted the play, the Tigers...

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Salman Butt’s father denies Aamer’s allegation

LAHORE: The father of Salman Butt has denied an allegation leveled against his son by Muhammaed Aamer. Butt’s father said that Aamer had in the past changed his statement several times and was leveling these allegations to make a return to cricket. During an interview with a British news channel, Aamer claimed that former captain Salman Butt had betrayed their friendship...

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Asia Cup: Tigers bowl out Sri Lanka for 232

DHAKA: Fast bowler Nazmul Hossain grabbed three early wickets as Bangladesh restricted Sri Lanka to 232 in a must-win Asia Cup match in Dhaka on Tuesday. Nazmul rocked Sri Lanka in his sharp six-over opening spell, removing skipper Mahela Jayawardene (five), Tillakaratne Dilshan (19) and Kumar Sangakkara (six) to send the tourists reeling at 32-3 in the day-night match. Chamara...

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Asia Cup: Bangladesh put Sri Lanka in to bat

DHAKA: Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim elected to field after winning the toss against Sri Lanka in the last league match of the Asia Cup one-day tournament in Dhaka on Tuesday. Pakistan have already made it to the final with nine points from three matches. India have eight points from three games, followed by Bangladesh (4/2) and Sri Lanka (0/2). The hosts need a...

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