Asia Cup / Features

A new regard for Bangladesh

Apr 14, 2012: It's not far-fetched to see them develop an enduring rivalry with Pakistan

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

Determined duo comes to Pakistan's aid

Mar 23, 2012: The performances of Sarfraz Ahmed and Aizaz Cheema played a critical role in the outcome of the Asia Cup final

Friday night lights

Mar 23, 2012: Over the last six years, batting second in day-night matches has been much more profitable than before

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

Bangladesh have much to cherish even in defeat

Mar 22, 2012: An underdog always has the potential to create theatre and Bangladesh achieved that. They have succeeded in winning the hearts of their fans, and given the Asia Cup popularity

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

Bangladesh just would not give up

Mar 22, 2012: They fell two runs short in the final, but the Asia Cup 2012 will be remembered for the fight and self-belief the hosts showed to confound pre-tournament expectations and challenge all their higher-rated opponents

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

Nasir breaks the trend, and the four-finger salute

Mar 22, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the Asia Cup final, between Bangladesh and Pakistan, in Mirpur

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

Middle-over batting costs Bangladesh

Mar 22, 2012: Stats highlights from Pakistan's two-run win in the Asia Cup final

Bangladesh v Pakistan, Asia Cup final, Mirpur

The rise of the underdog

Mar 21, 2012: In a tournament forever dominated by India, Sri Lanka and Pakistan, Bangladesh's rise is remarkable and was almost unthinkable until their win against India last Friday

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Nasir adds steel to Bangladesh's batting

Mar 21, 2012: Nasir Hossain has built his reputation as a finisher in domestic cricket. Less than a year into his international career, he is showing signs of how comfortable he is with that role

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bangladesh proves they are growing up

Mar 21, 2012: Bangladesh have chased down India and Sri Lanka in the space of a few days, proving that they are an evolving team

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bangladesh jubilant, but not done yet

Mar 20, 2012: The celebrations were not restrained in Bangladesh after they made the final, but Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal said they were not yet finished

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Mushfiqur gets lucky and Tamim earns a new fan

Mar 20, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the Asia Cup group match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in Mirpur

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Time for Bangladesh to get used to crunch games

Mar 19, 2012: How does a team that has for years played with low expectations approach a must-win game? Do they hide behind their underdog status, or prove they can deal with pressure?

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bangladesh relying on team effort, not individuals

Mar 19, 2012: The hosts' performances in this Asia Cup have been built on many players contributing rather than solo efforts. They will hope for another all-round showing as they attempt to reach just their second tournament final

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bow to His Kohliness

Mar 19, 2012: Bunking classes to watch India-Pakistan? Hell yeah

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur

The master of the chase

Mar 19, 2012: Virat Kohli's adaptability is a key strength that's helped him play such a critical role in helping India overhaul big totals

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Kohli's mastery of chases

Mar 18, 2012: Stats highlights from India's record chase against Pakistan

India v Pakistan, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Kohli's near escape and a Saeed Ajmal special

Mar 18, 2012: ESPNcricinfo presents the Plays of the Day from the Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan in Mirpur

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'Have to admit I was relieved' - Tendulkar

Mar 17, 2012: Even for a man who has been in the centre of the media spotlight for 23 years, the hype about the 100th century was unnerving

Bangladesh v India, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Bowling puts India in another jam

Mar 16, 2012: Sachin Tendulkar could conceivably have scored a little quicker and helped India to 20 extra runs, but would the listless bowling have been able to defend even that?