Despite developing a core of fast bowlers who are now beginning to make a mark, Bangladesh’s biggest asset is their army of spinners. But this is the format, where they are more at home, especially in the sub-continental conditions. Ravaged by injuries, Bangladesh have not had a tournament where they can take home something to cheer ahead of the World Cup. ![]() (AP/PTI)įrom the moment India lost Rohit and Varma inside the first three overs, their challenge only got bigger and bigger. ![]() Among India’s positives was the rise and rise of Shubman Gill, who stroked a sumptuous century. But Bangladesh recovered through their skipper Shakib Al Hasan (80) and Towhid Hridoy (54) before Nasum Ahmed provided finishing touches with 44 as they set 266 for India to chase on a pitch that was only going to get slower and slower under lights. When Thakur and Shami reduced Bangladesh to 59/4 in 14 overs, it looked as if this would be another stroll in the park for India. But how Bangladesh managed to pile 265 is a cause for concern.
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