Litton admits Bangladesh played poor cricket in Asian Games
Bangladesh returned from the Asian Games without a medal after suffering a 63-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the bronze-medal match, bringing an end to their campaign without any silverware.
Bangladesh returned from the Asian Games without a medal after suffering a 63-run defeat to Sri Lanka in the bronze-medal match, bringing an end to their campaign without any silverware.
India beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs on Saturday to win Asian Games cricket gold after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan.
Bangladesh have finished the Asian Games cricket competition without a medal for the first time since cricket was introduced to the multi-sport event.
World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday.
Bangladesh's hopes of reaching the Asian Games final came to an end after a narrow defeat to Pakistan, despite posting 111 runs in a rain-reduced 13-over contest.
Bangladesh’s Asian Games gold-medal hopes were dashed by Pakistan, who chased down the target of 112 with nine balls to spare in a rain-hit semi-final.
With rain washing out match after match at the Asian Games cricket event, India and Pakistan have reached the semi-finals without playing a single game.
The gold medal in the men’s cricket tournament at the 2026 Asian Games will be shared by the two finalists if Saturday’s final is abandoned due to rain, according to reports.
Bangladesh’s Asian Games quarter-final against Malaysia was washed out by rain on Monday, denying Litton Das and his teammates the chance to take the field. With no play possible, Bangladesh advanced to the semi-finals on the basis of their higher ICC ranking and will now face Pakistan.
Bangladesh batter Najmul Hossain Shanto will return home from Japan tomorrow after falling ill during the Asian Games.
Rain has disrupted several matches in the cricket event at the Asian Games, with India reaching the semi-finals without playing a single game.
Bangladesh Asian Games head coach Mohammad Salahuddin has urged his players not to underestimate Malaysia as they prepare for their quarter-final in Japan.