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Asia Cup 2018: Hits and misses during India's win against Bangladesh

More hits than misses, but the misses need to be analysed soon

| Sep 22, 2018, 09:46 AM IST

1.From Sir with love

From Sir with love
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Ravindra Jadeja had a great comeback ODI since he was dropped from the squad a year earlier. Four wickets for 29 runs is just, as Ravi Shastri would say, what the doctor ordered. His ability to  bowl overs quickly is another advantage he brings to the ODI squad in an era where over rate is sacrosanct. - PTI

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2.Rohit's form

Rohit's form
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Although he began poorly in the game against Hong Kong, India captail Rohit Sharma has led from the front with back-to-back half centuries against Pakistan and Bangladesh. Hopefully he carries this form into the next match where he once again meets Mohammed Amir, who normally treats Rohit like his bunny - PTI

3.New ball attack

New ball attack
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While India's bowling in England was exellent, we missed the combination of Bhuveneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. Thanks to Bhuvi's injury, he missed the entire series and was sorely missed. His return to the squad shows what an asset he has been for the Indian bowling attack, and his opening partnership with Bumrah ensured the Bangladesh top order were in trouble - AFP

4.Trouble with the tail

Trouble with the tail
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India had Bangladesh tottering at 101-7. They should have ideally polished off the tail and had a smaller target to reach. This is something the Indian bowling has been struggling with off late. A few months ago, the bowling was relentless, and ensured wickets tumbled in quick succession once the tail was exposed - PTI

5.Dhoni's road to 2019

Dhoni's road to 2019
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Fans of MS Dhoni have expressed hope that he will play till the 2019 World Cup. Critics, however, feel that he should retire to make way for younger blood. This Asia Cup has been a weird one for him. He got out for a duck in the game against Hong Kong; his keeping was not the usual brilliant stuff we're used to seeing, especially in the game against Pakistan. In last night's game, he mistimed the helicopter shot only to be caught - PTI

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