Asia Cup, which is previously known as Sharjah cup If I'm not wrong. It's a fantastic tournament in Asia so far right from the 1990's. Asia cup is in fame just because of arch rivalry of India and Pakistan. But, Here is the change in this year's Asia cup. Asia Cup 2012 is really known for the Rise of Bangladesh and its dominance over World's top cricketing nations. Bangladesh started the Asia cup encounter by losing to Pakistan in a cheap way. I'm not blaming Bangladesh, but admitting it might have won the game. It just threw away the opening game. They started well, but lower order collapsed badly chasing 240 and odd runs and lost by 21 runs.
I must say, the opening game against Biggie Pakistan gave them lot of confidence. Bangladesh bounced back in their next match against Indians by chasing huge total of 293. That chase against World Champions boost their team morale. MOM Shakib Al Hasan told confidently that they are going to beat Srilankans in next match to secure final berth to grand finale. On that occasion, everyone thought "Oh boy, Come on!!This is not gonna happen against Lankans, since Malinga- The Slinga, alone can handle Bangladesh. " But, Believe me, In the next match against Srilankans, Shakib proved what he said. We can say "Man of words". They again won against Lankans to knock Indians out and they qualified for finals. And again Man of the Match went to Shakib Al Hasan.
This is really a great experience for Bangladesh to knock out two World Cup finalists i.e., India and Srilanka in Dhaka. May be, Venue was in Bangladesh. But, Indians were Lions in Subcontinent & ofcourse, Lambs in abroad. Here comes the new SHER, i.e., Bangladesh. As per me, they deserve to crown as Asia cup Champions.
Unfortunately, In Grand Finale of Asia cup, Bangladesh lost to Pakistan by just 2 runs in a thrilling encounter in unbelievable style.
Yet again, Shakib Al Hasan contributed 68 runs with bat and 2 wickets in bowling. MOM went to Shahid Afridi for his economical bowling and striking 32 runs with good strike rate. The Real MOM was to be given to Shakib. However, the winning team got credit. Bangladesh had given their everything to grab the trophy but as i said 1% mistake at last caused the 99% effort they had put. May be, lower order gave their best but they were helpless.
At last, Pakistan won the Asia Cup trophy, but true champs were Bangladesh, who won many Cricketing fans hearts. World cup finalists truly need to learn the way the Bangladesh team bonded with each other. Hats Off Bangladesh, WELL DONE! At last Bangladesh's youngsters cried and Shakib tried to relieve them.
Yours lovingly,
Raj
I must say, the opening game against Biggie Pakistan gave them lot of confidence. Bangladesh bounced back in their next match against Indians by chasing huge total of 293. That chase against World Champions boost their team morale. MOM Shakib Al Hasan told confidently that they are going to beat Srilankans in next match to secure final berth to grand finale. On that occasion, everyone thought "Oh boy, Come on!!This is not gonna happen against Lankans, since Malinga- The Slinga, alone can handle Bangladesh. " But, Believe me, In the next match against Srilankans, Shakib proved what he said. We can say "Man of words". They again won against Lankans to knock Indians out and they qualified for finals. And again Man of the Match went to Shakib Al Hasan.
This is really a great experience for Bangladesh to knock out two World Cup finalists i.e., India and Srilanka in Dhaka. May be, Venue was in Bangladesh. But, Indians were Lions in Subcontinent & ofcourse, Lambs in abroad. Here comes the new SHER, i.e., Bangladesh. As per me, they deserve to crown as Asia cup Champions.
Yet again, Shakib Al Hasan contributed 68 runs with bat and 2 wickets in bowling. MOM went to Shahid Afridi for his economical bowling and striking 32 runs with good strike rate. The Real MOM was to be given to Shakib. However, the winning team got credit. Bangladesh had given their everything to grab the trophy but as i said 1% mistake at last caused the 99% effort they had put. May be, lower order gave their best but they were helpless.
At last, Pakistan won the Asia Cup trophy, but true champs were Bangladesh, who won many Cricketing fans hearts. World cup finalists truly need to learn the way the Bangladesh team bonded with each other. Hats Off Bangladesh, WELL DONE! At last Bangladesh's youngsters cried and Shakib tried to relieve them.
Yours lovingly,
Raj
Well its a nice article raj...!! but still i was very unhappy yesterday..!! I thing i have to express my thoughts, beware of a new Bangla Terror they will strike hard in the future....
ReplyDeleteYa.. This team really seems developing well. They deserve to win the thriller, but unfortunately Pakistan got it. It doesnt matter. We just need to remember, they(Bangla) are matured enough now
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