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Asia Cup final: Pakistan tames the tigers

Pakistan's cricket players celebrate with the champion trophy after winning the final match against Bangladesh at the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (L) and captain Mushfiqur Rahim react after Pakistan won the final match at the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistani cricket team's captain Misbah-ul-Haq holds the champion trophy following the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. Pakistan recorded a thrilling two-run victory over Bangladesh in a dramatic final to take the Asia Cup tournament in Dhaka. Pakistan stopped Bangladesh at 234-8 after scoring 236-9 in the day-night match. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan (L-R), captain Mushfiqur Rahim, Nasir Hossain and Tamim Iqbal react after Pakistan won the final match at the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistani cricket fans react to their team's victory as they watch the Asia Cup final match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on a giant screen on March 22, 2012 in Karachi. Pakistan recorded a thrilling two-run victory over Bangladesh in a dramatic final to take the Asia Cup tournament in Dhaka. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi cricketeer Shakib Al Hasan receives the Man of the Match prize following the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's cricketeer Umar Akmal ( 2nd R) lifts the trophy following following the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's cricketeers pose for a photo with the tournament trophy following the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's cricket team members celebrate after they won the final match as Bangladesh's Shahadat Hossain (R) leaves the field at the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh's Abdur Razzak (L) runs to avoid a run out as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed breaks the wicket to dismiss him unsuccessfully during the final match of Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh's captain Mushfiqur Rahim leaves the field as Pakistan's fielders celebrate his dismissal during the final match of the Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladeshi batsman Shakib Al Hasan (L) plays a shot as the Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (R) looks during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (L) appeals for a run out as the Bangladeshi batsman Shakib Al Hasan (R) looks during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi batsman Tamim Iqbal plays a shot during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's bowler Umar Gul (2L) celebrates with his teammate Younis Khan (L) after the dismissal of the unseen Bangladeshi batsman Tamim Iqbal during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi batsman Nasir Hossain plays a shot during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladesh's Nazim Uddin (L) tries to play a ball as Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed and Younis Khan appeal for his dismissal unsuccessfully during the final match of Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladesh's Tamim Iqbal runs between the wicket against Pakistan during the final match of Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan's batsman Shahid Afridi (L) plays a shot as the Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (R) looks on during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan reacts during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (2R) celebrates with his teammates after dismissal of the unseen Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's batsman Mohammad Hafeez (R) walks off the field as the Bangladeshi cricket captain Mushfiqur Rahim (L) celebrates with his teammate Abdur Razzak (C) during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (R) leaves the field as Bangladesh's fielders celebrate his dismissal during their Asia Cup Cricket Tournament final match in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq plays a shot during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's captain Misbah-ul-Haq is dismissed during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani batsman Mohammad Hafeez plays a shot during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez (R) plays a shot as Bangladesh's captain and wicket keeper Mushfiqur Rahim (L) watches during the final match of Asia Cup Cricket Tournament in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladeshi cricketers celebrate after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Younis Khan (L) during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi cricketer Nazmul Hossain (L) reacts after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Younis Khan during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Mahmudullah (R) celebrates with his teammate Nazim Uddin (C) after the dismissal of Pakistani batsman Nasir Jamshed (L) during the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Bangladesh's fielders celebrate after teammate Mashrafe Mortaza (2nd L) dismissed Pakistan's Nasir Jamshed during their Asia Cup cricket tournament final match in Dhaka March 22, 2012. PHOTO: REUTERS

Bangladeshi cricketers pose for a group photo prior to the one day international (ODI) Asia Cup cricket final match between Bangladesh and Pakistan at The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on March 22, 2012. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan claimed the Asia Cup with a thrilling two-run victory over a dogged Bangladesh.

Fahad Raza

Mar 23, 2012 - 5:07PM

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Man I cant see the grown men crying… Sad to see them loose

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Mj

Mar 23, 2012 - 6:35PM

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I feel bad for the Bangladesh team. They deserved the cup more than we did.

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faiza Qayyum

Mar 23, 2012 - 7:41PM

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feeling really bad for bangladesh, they made me cry. but also feeling happy fr pakistan because happiness comes seldom in pakistan.

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Pakistan politics

Mar 23, 2012 - 7:57PM

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our little brothers played and fought very well

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furqan

Mar 23, 2012 - 9:51PM

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cricket by chance….this time chance belongs to dark greens

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ProudPakistani

Mar 23, 2012 - 9:55PM

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Indeed a Proud Pakistani!! :)

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Zeta

Mar 23, 2012 - 10:02PM

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Pakistan Zindabad!! so happy we won

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braveheart

Mar 24, 2012 - 9:58AM

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friends of india always weep

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Maher

Mar 24, 2012 - 10:00AM

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Happy that we WON the Cup, but Bangladesh really did well. This Cup should be shared between Pak. & Bangladesh…

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Noor

Mar 24, 2012 - 10:13AM

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No doubt, Bangladeshi team well played as compare to Pakistani team and they deserve for Aisan Cup -2012. we can say they loos the cup but win the heart of million crick viewers. i would also like to say for Bangladeshi Team.”Girtey hein Shahsawar hi meedan e jang mein”. So please keep it up its start for your winning….

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Chill

Mar 24, 2012 - 10:25AM

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Prime Minister of Bangladesh was there to distribute winning prizes but left stadium after home team’s defeat. If this is true, this is the most stupid thing a premier can do for a country. Pakistan should lodge protest against this attitude.

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hammad virk

Mar 25, 2012 - 9:57AM

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On your face Bangladeshis. I had some much respect for the team because of their performance but now they have claimed for 5 runs and their PM left without prize distribution, seriously they don’t deserve such an appreciation. I argued with my friends but I think they were right about Bangladeshi’s hatred towards us. Pakistan Zindabad!!!

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THE

Mar 25, 2012 - 3:14PM

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Its time like these that we should remmember and unite as Pakistanis. Pakistan Zindabad!

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