Asia Cup is the name of the pain of breaking a dream for Bangladesh. The trophy of cricket excellence in Asia has not been lifted despite being approached again and again. The dream of winning the title has remained elusive for the Tigers.
In 1986, Bangladesh first participated in the Asia Cup’s second edition for the first time. The Tigers won third place that time. Sakib-Mushs have played the final three times out of the last four times in the Asia Cup. Has been runner-up three times. The elusive trophy has not been touched by any captain of Bangladesh.
But fans still remember the year 2012 when the Asia Cup comes. The story of broken dreams was written in tears in that match against Pakistan. If you ride the time machine and go back, you will see Shakib, Mushfiq’s sparkling eyes, which made the whole Bangladesh cry. The picture is still circulating on social media, which still burns cricket fans.
In 2012, the Asia Cup was held at home. Tigers have the opportunity to reach the final for the first time. At the end of the match, the Tigers also had a chance to win.
In the very last moments of the match, when Shakib-Mushfiqur were very close to victory, only two runs were needed from the last two balls. Abdur Razzaq was dismissed on the fifth ball, a leg-by run came off the last ball. Bangladesh lost to Pakistan by just 2 runs.
Shakib couldn’t control himself anymore. The all-rounder tried to hide his tears with his hands on his face. The picture went viral instantly.
Bengali cricket lovers also cried after that picture was published in the media. So even today, when the Asia Cup comes, the heart of the Bangladeshi audience becomes heavy. Will Shakib’s team be able to heal old wounds in this 15th Asia Cup?