Journalism of Courage
Asia Cup: After being put into bat on a lively and green strip, India didn't get off to an ideal start as Shikhar Dhawan lost his wicket in the second over of the innings. The left-hander played for the angle but was undone by the inward movement. Al-Amin Hossain drew first blood for the hosts. (Source: Photo by AP)
Asia Cup: Virat Kohli, rested for Sri Lanka T20Is, made his way out to the middle in the second over and didn't look at ease against Bangladesh quicks. The Delhi dasher too didn't last long and miscued a Mashrafe Mortaza delivery to mid-off. The Bangladesh skipper struck in the very first over of his spell. (Source: Photo by AP)
With wickets falling at the other end, Rohit Sharma was happy to buy some time in the middle. The opener was cautious to start and recovered the innings well with Yuvraj Singh. (Source: Photo by AP)
The two put on a steady 55 runs but just when they were looking good for the surge, Yuvraj Singh got out playing his favourite shot. Even Shakib-Al-Hasan couldn't believe his luck as the southpaw hit one straight to Sarkar in the deep. (Source: Photo by AP)
In came Hardik Pandya and did what he does best - went after everything. The stylish right-hander hit the ball to all parts of the park and scored a valuable 18-ball 31 before he was dismissed in the final over of the Indian innings. (Source: Photo by AP)
Highlight of the Indian innings however was Rohit Sharma and the manner in which he paced his innings. He was slow to start but fired on all cylinders after Shakib dropped him on 21. Rohit completed his 50 and helped India post a decent total. (Source: Photo by AP)
Chasing India's 166, Bangladesh were off to a poor start as they lost both their openers inside the first six overs. (Source: Photo by AP)
Ashish Nehra struck early for India and didn't allow Bangladesh to make most of the powerplay overs. (Source: Photo by AP)
The veteran added two more wickets in his second spell and returned as most successful Indian bowler with figures of 3/23. For Bangladesh, who fell short of the target by 45 runs, Sabbir was the only positive with his brisk 44 under pressure. (Source: Photo by AP)
