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Why Dinesh Karthik shouldn't be batting higher up the order
After his stunning innings in the Nidahas final, there has been talk about how he has been wronged. Here's why those saying so aren't quite justified
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India
Cricket
Manjrekar: Slightly disappointed with back-up seamers
Sanjay Manjrekar talks about India's performance in the recent Nidahas trophy, saying offspinner Washington Sundar was the find of the series
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Bangladesh
Cricket
Bangladesh need to learn the virtues of restraint
In a time of shrinking attention spans, the Bangladesh players will move on quickly but that night in Colombo should forever remain a lesson
India
Cricket
Belligerent Karthik steps out of Dhoni's shadows
Dinesh Karthik's short but memorable eight-ball stay against Bangladesh was probably the finest moment of his career, and he will hope that he is never known as the other keeper of Indian cricket
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India
Cricket
'Karthik has changed perceptions about his batting' - Nayar
Abhishek Nayar opens up on being Dinesh Karthik's mentor and the processes they have followed
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India
Cricket
Winning six karma for good things I've done - Karthik
Dinesh Karthik, hero of the Nidahas Trophy final, said he has been working on using the crease - how to use it, where to stand and what is the right position - to make maximum use of the ball
Nidahas Trophy
Which was the best batting cameo?
In T20 cricket, batsmen have been able to change games in less than an over. Which of these knocks do you think was the best from the last few years?
India
Cricket
The Videocast: Does Karthik have a case to replace Dhoni in T20Is?
Gaurav Kalra and Raunak Kapoor on Dinesh Karthik's headline-stealing act, Washington Sundar's emergence, and Bangladesh's behaviour in the Nidahas Trophy
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Nidahas Trophy
Six takeaways from the Nidahas Trophy
After a somewhat subdued build-up, the tournament provided controversy and excitement. What were the biggest talking points?
Bangladesh
Cricket
'We have confidence in T20s now, like in Tests and ODIs' - Mushfiqur
Despite their impressive performance in the Nidahas Trophy, Bangladesh's wicketkeeper said they "haven't become a T20 side of caliber yet"
Sri Lanka
Cricket
Colombo awash with massive support for India
When Dinesh Karthik scythed that final delivery for six, the release from the fans was one of unbridled ecstasy. Sri Lankan and Indian fans were embracing each other in kinship
India
Cricket
Whatever situation comes, Karthik is ready - Rohit
The India captain believed that Karthik was the best candidate at No. 6 to provide the final flourish, although Karthik was unhappy about not batting higher
Bangladesh
Cricket
Shakib backs his boys after Karthik magic
The captain says there was not much wrong done on Bangladesh's part, but still wonders whether it's "nerves or luck" that kicks in to thwart them in tournament finals
Krishnakumar Karthik
Cricket
Dinesh Karthik's magic eight balls
A ball-by-ball breakdown of Dinesh Karthik's title-winning cameo
India
Cricket
'This is Karthik's moment'
Twitter reacts to an unbelievable innings from Dinesh Karthik
Nidahas Trophy
India clinch title with Karthik's stunning last-ball six
India needed 34 off 12. Dinesh Karthik almost single-handedly achieved that target with a stunning 29* off eight balls
Nidahas Trophy
India's youth v Bangladesh's seniors in title clash
While Washington Sundar, Vijay Shankar, and Manish Pandey have impressed for India, Mahmudullah and Mushfiqur Rahim have shepherded tricky chases for Bangladesh
Krishnakumar Karthik
Cricket
India wary of Bangladesh's 'tenacity' - Karthik
While Bangladesh have made great progress over the past few years, the India wicketkeeper-batsman says that a loss to them is still cause for mild embarrassment
Bangladesh
Cricket
Shakib hopes Bangladesh stay away from pressure and focus on process
The Bangladesh captain has said he wants his side to remain as relaxed as he had seen them throughout the day
Bangladesh
Cricket
Shakib, Nurul fined for breaching code of conduct
They have also received one demerit point each for separate incidents during their side's T20I match against Sri Lanka in Colombo
Sri Lanka
Cricket
Pereras alleviate Sri Lanka's pain
Thisara joined Kusal with Sri Lanka 41 for 5, and both batsmen tempered their naturally aggressive styles in a partnership that propelled their side to a total that came close to match-winning
Bangladesh
Cricket
Bangladesh exorcise ghosts of Bengaluru
Two years ago, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah were the chief protagonists in an unbelievable final-over meltdown in a crucial World T20 game. Now, in successive chases against Sri Lanka, both batsmen have shown they have learned the lessons
Nidahas Trophy
Bangladesh's dressing room door damaged in Colombo
Aggressive bodily contact, shoving, agitated yelling, pointed fingers and a shattered dressing room door, all marred the rancorous finish and the immediate aftermath, of the Nidahas Trophy match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Mohammad Mahmudullah
Cricket
Ugly scenes mar Bangladesh's dramatic win
For a few moments, play came to a halt with players from both sides having to be restrained from each other. Then Mahmudullah struck a six to seal Bangladesh's place in the final
Courtney Walsh
Cricket
'Haven't bowled as well as we can' - Walsh
Bangladesh's interim head coach hopes for a big performance from Mustafizur Rahman and his spinners; says Shakib's inclusion subject to a fitness test
