Abu Dhabi, Sept. 15 -- Bangladesh are walking into this contest against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium knowing full well they're drinking in the last-chance saloon.
They've had a mixed bag so far in the Asia Cup 2025, and after that six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, the Tigers simply have to win here tomorrow evening if they want to stay in the tournament. There's no room left for passengers - every man has to pull his weight.
What strikes is how the Bangladesh top order hasn't got going at all. Between them, the openers have put on just 33 runs in two matches. That's nowhere near good enough at this level.
Litton Das, the captain, is a fine player when he applies himself, but he needs to set the tone, show a bit of gumption, and...