Nidahas Twenty20 Tri-Series 2017/18

Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo

Shakib backs his boys after Karthik magic

The captain says there was not much wrong done on Bangladesh's part, but still wonders whether it's "nerves or luck" that kicks in to thwart them in tournament finals
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo

Dinesh Karthik's magic eight balls

A ball-by-ball breakdown of Dinesh Karthik's title-winning cameo
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo

'This is Karthik's moment'

Twitter reacts to an unbelievable innings from Dinesh Karthik
May 15, 2024
India v Bangladesh, Nidahas T20 tri-series final, Colombo

India clinch title with Karthik's stunning last-ball six

Bangladesh have chosen not to change the side that won against Sri Lanka on Friday, meaning Nazmul Islam - the left-arm spin-bowling specialist who did not deliver a single ball in that game - retains his place
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy final, Premadasa

India wary of Bangladesh's 'tenacity' - Karthik

While Bangladesh have made great progress over the past few years, the India wicketkeeper-batsman says that a loss to them is still cause for mild embarrassment
May 15, 2024
Nidahas Trophy, final, Colombo

Shakib hopes Bangladesh stay away from pressure and focus on process

The Bangladesh captain has said he wants his side to remain as relaxed as he had seen them throughout the day
May 15, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy final, Premadasa

India's youth v Bangladesh's seniors in title clash

While Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, and Manish Pandey have impressed for India, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim have shepherded tricky chases for Bangladesh
May 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo

Aggressive bodily contact, shoving, agitated yelling, pointed fingers and a shattered dressing room door, all marred the rancorous finish and the immediate aftermath, of the Nidahas Trophy match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win

Chasing sides have won all but one game in the the tournament so far, but Sri Lanka captain Thisara Perera suggested that his side had actually wanted to bat first
May 17, 2024
Nidahas Trophy 2018

Shakib returns for Bangladesh's knockout match

The BCB announced the allrounder had sufficiently recovered from his finger injury and is expected to arrive in Colombo on Thursday
May 12, 2024
Nidahas Trophy 2017-18

Advantage Bangladesh as Shakib returns for do-or-die

The home side's batting holds the key for them; the bowling remains their big worry
May 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

'Haven't bowled as well as we can' - Walsh

Bangladesh's interim head coach hopes for a big performance from Mustafizur Rahman and his spinners; says Shakib's inclusion subject to a fitness test
May 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

'If Shakib is not fit, it is a desperate measure' - Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka coach Chandika Hathurusingha has not been shaken by Shakib Al Hasan's surprise re-entry in to Bangladesh's squad
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Rohit and Sundar carry India into final

For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed was left out. Replacing him was Abu Hider in the XI
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Bangladesh, India look to build on recent gains

Rain is forecast in Colombo, and the teams must prepare themselves for what could be a stop-start contest
May 18, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

'Want to create Bangladesh brand of T20 cricket' - Mahmudullah

The stand-in captain admits his team does not have power-hitters, but they can compensate by taking calculated risks against vulnerable bowlers
May 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas T20 tri-series, Colombo

Thakur, Pandey fashion India's emphatic win

Sri Lanka were without their regular captain Dinesh Chandimal who has been suspended for two T20Is due to an over-rate ban. He was replaced by fast bowler Suranga Lakmal.
May 15, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Bruised attacks seek respite as teams scrap for advantage

Sri Lanka would still be hurting after the hiding their bowlers were handed by Bangladesh, but their in-form top-order is capable of testing India's resolve
May 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Variations key to Unadkat's T20 recipe

Variation is not just about bowling different balls but cleverly varying lengths too, says India left-arm fast bowler
May 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, T20I

Sixes galore, and a prolific pair of Kusals

Stats highlights from Bangladesh's epic chase at the Premadasa Stadium
May 18, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Mushfiqur pulls off record Bangladesh chase

Rain delayed the toss by 15 minutes. Both Nidahas Trophy matches so far have been won by the chasing side
May 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v Bangladesh, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Can Bangladesh turn their form around against resurgent Sri Lanka?

Bangladesh have lost 13 of their last 14 T20Is, and will need to resolve their batting issues, particularly their difficulty with rotating the strike
May 16, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Dhawan, Unadkat brush aside Bangladesh

Mahmudullah said he would have bowled first too
May 17, 2024
Bangladesh v India, Nidahas T20I tri-series, Colombo

India look to make up lost ground against depleted Bangladesh

After having lost to the hosts in the tournament opener, India face a side that have come into this series a little bruised
May 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, Nidahas Trophy, Colombo

Powerplay woes cost India - Dhawan

Kusal Perera's 27-run over off Shardul Thakur helped Sri Lanka set the early tempo in their chase
May 17, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa

Kusal Perera's assault helps Sri Lanka hunt down 175

India play two wicketkeepers in Pant, Karthik; Sri Lanka leave out Suranga Lakmal
May 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v India, 1st T20I, Nidahas Trophy, Premadasa

Can Sri Lanka, India cope with absence of key players?

India have rested several first-choice players, including Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, while Sri Lanka will miss Angelo Mathews and Asela Gunaratne, who are unavailable through injury
May 14, 2024
Nidahas Trophy 2018-18

Kusal understands himself better now - Hathurusingha

Sri Lanka's head coach said the batsman's mental state was the biggest contributor to his recent form
May 12, 2024