Battle for Asian Supremacy - Asia Cup 2022
Asia Cup to reignite much-anticipated rivalry
A match between traditional rivals India and Pakistan always evokes raw emotion, adrenaline and pride.
Tears to strength
“They won everything except the Cup! Beware world, Bangladesh is the new terror!” The great Brian Lara had thusly cautioned the world through Facebook after Bangladesh’s agonising two-run defeat against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup final.
Can Tigers overcome overwhelming odds?
Bangladesh appear to be the fifth-best among the top five teams heading into the Asia Cup tournament.
‘If Bangladesh win a tournament, it will be in T20 format’
The Daily Star (DS): You were part of Bangladesh’s maiden Asia Cup campaign in 1986. Can you share your experience?
Five five-star players to watch
Rashid Khan was named ICC’s T20I Player of the decade in 2020 and it is a testament to how he has carried forward the art of leg-spin in the modern era.
Beyond bragging rights
The Asia Cup is just a day away from making the much-awaited comeback after a four-year interval -- the longest since the 2008 edition -- with some of the world’s top teams prepared to lock horns in the United Arab Emirates, where its maiden edition commenced in 1983.