Bangladesh opt to bowl against Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup match in Abu Dhabi, aiming to assess the conditions early in their campaign. Litton Das’s side, buoyed by recent successes and a transformed T20 approach, face pressure to perform in a tough group, while Hong Kong aim to recover from a heavy opening defeat. At Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Thursday, dew is expected to play a role, with Bangladesh decision first in line with the ground’s chasing-friendly trend. Hong Kong field an unchanged side, banking on a fresh start, while the Tigers look to leverage their momentum and six-hitting prowess in this crucial opener. Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Litton Das (capt &...