In a must-win encounter for each side, Sri Lanka took on Bangladesh on March 16, 2018, at the ongoing Nidahas Trophy match which was touted to be a virtual semi-final. The winner would take on India in the finals on March 18.
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While this match had all the elements of a classic semi-final, the situation was nothing new as all cricket fans and teams have witnessed this scenario many times before.
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What the fans were not expecting was the death of the gentleman’s game with the Bangladesh team not only crossing all lines but proving that cricket now as a game is reaching a new low with fights and abuses being part of almost every match scenario.
AdvertisementBangladesh always best in fight pic.twitter.com/gDvpugGmZW
— Yogendra Vishwakarma (@yogendrarkl) March 16, 2018
It all started when Sri Lanka set a target of 160 runs for Bangladesh to chase.
While Mahmudullah’s superb six in the last over made sure that Bangladesh reached the target, the match till that point was full of drama.
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Earlier in the match Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan had asked two batsmen to step out of the ground in protest against Mustafizur Rahman’s run-out decision and then during drinks break Nurul Hasan having a go at Sri Lankan skipper Thisara Perera with a war of words.
The matter only became worse from there as match officials soon had to intervene and once the match was over Bangladesh players celebrated with their win with a Naagin Dance.
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Best performance of Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/nVzJBBQh5Q— Yogendra Vishwakarma (@yogendrarkl) March 16, 2018
Yes, the whole team came out on the ground and did the Naagin dance.
The situation got worsened with Bangladesh players reportedly even damaging the visitors dressing room after the match was over.
While ICC and Bangladesh Cricket Board is yet to respond to above, the whole event has left cricket fans angry at Bangladesh team for showing poor sportsmanship.
Courtney Walsh is the kind of cricketer who declined to run out the non-striker backing out of the crease because he thought it unsportsmanlike. He will be deeply ashamed of the behaviour of the team he is now coaching. #NidahasTrophy2018 #SLvBAN
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) March 16, 2018
Lol . pic.twitter.com/iLoITbvHcc
— ruhultitu (@Titutitu90) March 16, 2018
#SLvBAN well played tigers. But lost sportsmanship pic.twitter.com/9JBDCqmG7O
— Boobalan Subramani (@ksboobalan27) March 16, 2018
Let's Not Make Fun Of Bangladesh's Immature Behaviour. Beta Aajtak Mature Nhi Ho Paya, Pote Se Bhala Kya Ummeed Rakhi Jaaye. 😂🐍🙏#SLvBAN #BANvIND #INDvBAN #INDvsBAN pic.twitter.com/sXUURjUWIq
— Sir Ravindra Jadeja (@SirJadeja) March 16, 2018
Well won, Bangladesh, but the drama was uncalled for.
This was way, way worse than what Rabada did.
I hope ICC are really harsh with demerit points this time.#SLvBAN— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) March 16, 2018
Bangladesh learn to behave before cricket.. they overdo things. #SLvBAN
— Silly Point 🏏 (@FarziCricketer) March 16, 2018
BREAKING: Next SL-BAN is named as Cobra Series #SLvBAN
— Parshva🏏 (@Parshva7939) March 16, 2018
If Rabada gets a suspension for touching Smith, the entire Bangladesh team should be barred from playing cricket unless they learn to behave! Pathetic representation of the game. #SLvBAN
— Hetal Babla (@hetalcb) March 16, 2018
What are your thoughts on Bangladesh’s behavior and what according to you is the best punishment for the team?
