India, Bangladesh lock horns in Asia Cup opener

Bangladeshi cricket captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (R), Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni (2nd R), United Arab Emirates cricket captain Amjad Javed (2nd L) and Sri Lankan cricket captain Lasith Malinga (L) hold the Asia Cup trophy during a trophy unveil

India take on hosts Bangladesh in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Dhaka this evening (5.30 pm UAE time). The UAE, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the other sides competing in the four-nation tournament. The continental championship is being played in a Twenty20 format this time, keeping next month’s ICC World T20 in mind.

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