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“We are very confident and the atmosphere in the camp (is good) given that we have been playing non-stop cricket for such a long time and the kind of options we have.

“And, the good thing is that the players are being backed (by the management), unlike previous days when they were replaced if they were not performing. Now, only two matches are left. If we play two matches well, the trophy will be ours,” he said

“No, there was no feeling of mayusi (disappointment) coming into the match (against Sri Lanka) but since we had lost (to India in the Super 4s opener), no one was feeling good…(But) We put in our best effort in that match."

Before the Asia Cup, we played a couple of series and we batted really well and we chased down comfortably. We all know how dangerous Mustafizur is. It looked like a pretty good wicket to bat on. Mustafizur's 19th over and Taskin's 20th over, they changed the game. It looked like 190 but they kept it down. Taskin bowled a really good (final) over. I know Saif can win games for Bangladesh. We all knew he's going to be a good player in UAE. I know his character and I know how he scores runs. Whenever you chase down like this, you are pumped up for the next game but we have to come again - new day, new team and we have to play our A game.

Nilphamari nourishes indigo, not cricketers. The district, where once the British tortured labourers to cultivate ‘Neel’, or blue gold, lies only 356 kilometres north of Dhaka. The journey, though, would take nearly eight hours, cutting through the congested traffic and sinuous roads. Ten kilometres from the district centre is Nijpara, a dot in a speck, home of Bangladesh wrist-spinner Rishad Hossain. (Read more from Sandip G)

It's quite surprising, but I take the preparation. All the credit goes to the boys, after ten overs they adjusted brilliantly. We can take lots of things from this game, we have another game tomorrow. We have to keep in mind that we can win tomorrow and play the final. Let's see what kind of combination we are going to go but we will give our best.

The end was frigid, with stone-cold, sweat dripped faces of Indian cricketers and pale, flustered visages of Bangladesh batsmen. India’s 41-run victory, one that parachutes them to the final, was merely a routine attestation of their domination in T20 cricket. They are deromanticizing victories, making it look eerily simply. Silly at times too.

There were times when Bangladesh were in the game, in pursuit of 169, but at no rosy juncture did even their staunchest fan felt that they could pull off a coup. Eventually, they folded up for 127, to an insuperable India, casting the game itself in their mould. (Read Sandip G match report of IND vs BAN from Dubai)

“I’ve not seen the wicket change much in 40 overs. It’s one of the finest wickets in the world to bat on. India-Pakistan was proof of the good track. Bowlers will need to bowl well or it helps batsmen fully. I don’t think toss will make much of a difference.”

“I am a confident, hard-working, committed individual who is determined to succeed in everything that I do. My objective is always to be the best person possible and pass on this as much as possible to others in the Sports industry through mentoring, Coaching, and Encouraging. As an experienced coach still involved at a high level I aim to continue to lead, challenge, and develop as a person both in sport and in my professional career. To make a difference in someone’s life everyday.”

“According to me, if two teams have to play 15-20 matches, and if there’s a 7-all or someone is ahead 8-7, then it’s called playing good cricket and it’s called rivalry. 13-0, 10-1, I don’t know what the stats are. But this is not a rivalry anymore.”

“That’s his view, let him say. When we meet (in the likely Asia Cup final on Sunday), we will see kya hai, kya nahi. Tab dekh lenge. We are here to win the Asia Cup and we will give our best effort for that."

"Abrar has been bowling well. Whenever we are in a difficult situation, I go to him. Hope he can continue like this for many more seasons for Pakistan."

Hello and welcome to our live blog of Pakistan taking on Bangladesh. It is a knockout game for both sides ahead of facing India in the final. To be fair, although one would consider Pakistan slightly favourites because of the history they bring, in this tournament, the performances from both sides have been quite similar. Hence, it is going to be a cracking contest do stay with us to enjoy all the live action.

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