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Mishra only gave away 22 runs and took two wickets from his four overs
The stage was set for another thrilling encounter between Asia’s biggest cricketing rivals, but it was India who emerged on top as they absolutely dominated Pakistan by seven wickets to kick off proceedings at the World Twenty20 in Mirpur.
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Al Hasan was named Man of the Match for his three wickets
Bangladesh gave their home fans something to cheer about in the first match of the 2014 World Twenty20 as they demolished Afghanistan by nine wickets in Mirpur.
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Thirimanne’s heroics helped Sri Lanka win the Asia Cup
Sri Lanka opening batsman Lahiru Thirimanne smashed a splendid century to help his side be crowned Asia Cup champions following their five-wicket win over Pakistan in Mirpur.
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“Tomorrow we will take the final decision about Afridi”
Pakistan are concerned about whether all-rounder Shahid Afridi and opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad will be fully fit prior to the start of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on March 8 in Mirpur.
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Afridi is over the moon after smashing the winning runs
Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi walloped a huge six off the third ball of the final over to lead his side to a heart-racing one-wicket win over India in Mirpur.
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“I don’t see any way we can reduce the punishment”
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan has announced that all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan’s three-match ban will not be reduced following a request from captain Mushfiqur Rahim, head coach Shane Jurgensen and pace bowler Mashrafe Mortaza.
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“We have asked him that if there can be any consideration for the sake of the team, whether his suspension can be reduced”
Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim has called on the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to reduce the three-match ban imposed on all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan.
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Iqbal is expected to be fully fit by the time the World Twenty20 gets underway
Bangladesh opening batsman Tamim Iqbal will miss the upcoming Asia Cup, which gets underway on February 25, due to a neck strain.
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Perera scored his maiden ODI century
Sri Lanka opening batsman Kusal Perera smashed his maiden century to help his side complete their 3-0 whitewashing of Bangladesh in the third ODI in Mirpur.
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“Shakib was repentant for the incident and readily accepted that the behavior was unbecoming of a player of his experience and stature”
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been suspended for three ODIs and fined BDT 300,000 ($3800) after “making an inappropriate gesture on live television” during the second ODI against Sri Lanka in Mirpur.
