Almost eight decades ago, English author George Orwell, born in India, wrote in a magazine, "Serious sports is war minus the shooting." His words are quite fitting when it comes to the India-Pakistan match. When these two arch-rivals face each other, it’s not just a game; it transforms into a full-blown battle.
Test series is also held in the national game of Kabaddi. The last time a Kabaddi Test Series was held in Bangladesh was in 1974. The Kabaddi Test Series is starting again after 51 years next Saturday (February 22).
Towhid Hridoy’s resilient century went in vain as Bangladesh tasted a six-wicket defeat to India in their ICC Champions Trophy opening game at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.
Any match between India and Pakistan in an ICC tournament brings extra heat and excitement. Similarly, the Bangladesh-India rivalry has become increasingly captivating over time since Bangladesh defeated India 2-1 in a three-match ODI series in Mirpur in 2015, the cricket battles between the neighboring countries have always been intense, with both sides showing no mercy. The atmosphere is always charged with tension.
Bangladesh's campaign in the Champions Trophy (CT) begins on Thursday (February 20) with a match against India. The Tigers are placed in a tough Group 'A', alongside hosts Pakistan and New Zealand, making their path to the semi-finals a challenging one, said Raqibul Hasan, former captain of Bangladesh cricket team.
The second-highest civilian award in Bangladesh, the Ekushey Padak, will be awarded to the triumphant South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Football team. Initially, the Ministry of Culture planned to honor only the 11 players who participated in the final of the championship.