Asia Cup

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

'We have made many mistakes' - Jayawardene

Mar 20, 2012: Mahela Jayawardene's Sri Lankans have gone from tournament favourites to disappointment in less than two weeks

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

Team effort takes Bangladesh to historic final

Mar 20, 2012: Bangladesh made it to the final of the Asia Cup, defying pre-tournament expectations with consecutive victories against their more fancied neighbours

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

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur

Must-win encounter for upbeat hosts

Mar 19, 2012: ESPNcricinfo previews the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Mirpur