Features

Determined duo comes to Pakistan's aid

The performances of Sarfraz Ahmed and Aizaz Cheema played a critical role in the outcome of the Asia Cup final

23-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla National Stadium

Bangladesh have much to cherish even in defeat

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

23-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Bangladesh just would not give up

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

22-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Middle-over batting costs Bangladesh

Stats highlights from Pakistan's two-run win in the Asia Cup final

22-Mar-2012•Madhusudhan Ramakrishnan

Nasir breaks the trend, and the four-finger salute

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

22-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam and Siddarth Ravindran

'Mental peace' is Amir's priority says mentor

Asif Bajwa has a plan in place to get Mohammad Amir through his rehabilitation and ready for cricket again

22-Mar-2012•Umar Farooq

The rise of the underdog

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

21-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

No room for selection hesitancy

New Zealand risk being scarred for the rest of the year if there is a lack of fight from them in the third Test

21-Mar-2012•Andrew Alderson

Can CSA regain the public's trust?

Cricket South Africa's handling of the bonus scandal was appalling. It will take a lot for the board to regain the public's faith

21-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

South Africa face Wellington wind test

Wellington will present South Africa with a new test, not so much from the opposition, but from the wind, which is strong enough to shift the heavy roller

21-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda in Wellington

'Not just a Black Cap'

Grant Bradburn pushes his players to think beyond national ambitions. Unlike his own career, he wants theirs to be world-class

21-Mar-2012•Firdose Moonda

Nasir adds steel to Bangladesh's batting

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

21-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Mirpur

Bangladesh proves they are growing up

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

21-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam in Mirpur

Two bowled, or not two bowled?

Plays of the Day in the 3rd ODI between West Indies and Australia in St Vincent

20-Mar-2012•Daniel Brettig

Bangladesh jubilant, but not done yet

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

20-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran in Mirpur

Mushfiqur gets lucky and Tamim earns a new fan

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

20-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran and Mohammad Isam at the Shere Bangla Stadium

Five for none, and Sachin's 100th

Also: highest percentage of runs in ODIs, most stumpings by a bowler, oldest Ranji Trophy player, and very international debuts

20-Mar-2012•Steven Lynch

Time for Bangladesh to get used to crunch games

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?

19-Mar-2012•Mohammad Isam in Dhaka

Bangladesh relying on team effort, not individuals

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

19-Mar-2012•Siddarth Ravindran

Bow to His Kohliness

Bunking classes to watch India-Pakistan? Hell yeah

19-Mar-2012•Fahmim Ferdous

1352 1353 1354 1355 1356

Showing 27061 - 27080 of 33187

Features

Karthik Krishnaswamy

Andrew McGlashan

Matt Roller

Vithushan Ehantharajah

Andrew Fidel Fernando