Asia Cup 2018
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There is some mental block: Mashrafe Mortaza hopes Bangladesh can cross the line in finals in future
The agonising Asia Cup final loss was Bangladesh’s third this year in a championship final.
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Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan jump to second and fifth position in ICC ODI Players’ rankings
Sharma’s elevation means India now holds the top two positions in the ranking list with Virat Kohli retaining his number one spot
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Shakib Al Hasan ruled out for three months after infection aggravates finger injury
The 31-year-old had to undergo a surgery on his little finger for an infection after he arrived in Dhaka.
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘We had it under control, but couldn’t capitalise’: Mortaza on Asia Cup final defeat to India
The Bangladesh captain said that the script could have been different had the spinners bowled well in the middle overs.
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Always a rollercoaster ride: Pakistan cricket’s vicious cycle of glory and defeat
You either get an invincible Pakistan or a defenceless Pakistan. For Indian cricket fans, both these sides are frustrating to watch.
Rajesh Tiwary
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Asia Cup final: The headlines may be about Jadhav but India’s bowlers were once again the real stars
This was a win, deserving as it was, that India earned despite familiar batting troubles.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘Paisa vasool’: Twitter celebrates India’s dramatic last-ball win over Bangladesh
India made heavy weather of a modest 223-run target as Bangladesh fought for every run before the title holders achieved victory off the last ball.
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Asia Cup, Final, India v Bangladesh Live: Injured Kedar helps India clinch record 7th title
India reassert their continental supremacy.
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Data check: A win in the Asia Cup final would complete the metamorphosis of Bangladesh cricket
Mashrafe Mortaza has been in an out of the team through this metamorphosis. He’s the only player to have been part of each of Bangladesh’s wins against India.
Anand Katakam
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Asia Cup Final preview: Three key battles that will be decisive in India’s title clash vs Bangladesh
On paper, India will remain overwhelming favourites to win the tournament for a record seventh time but Bangladesh won’t be pushovers.
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‘Haven’t slept for six nights’: Sarfraz says his bad captaincy led to Pakistan’s Asia Cup flop
Pakistan lost their must-win game against Bangladesh by 37 runs in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, meaning they failed to qualify for Friday’s final in Dubai.
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Struggling Mohammad Amir dropped from Pakistan squad for Australia Tests
The 26-year-old fast bowler, who returned from a five-year ban for match-fixing in 2016, had a wicketless Asia Cup in which he was dropped for two matches.
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The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing