Sharmin Akhter: Can't dream of winning Asia Cup without having the belief to beat India
Bangladesh cricketer Sharmin Akhter emphasizes the need for self-belief as her team prepares to face India in the Asia Cup semi-final. She highlights the importance of treating the match as a winnable contest despite India's historical dominance.
Why it matters
The Asia Cup is a major regional tournament, and the rivalry between Bangladesh and India is a significant fixture in international cricket.
Bangladesh batter Sharmin Akhter Supta said on Wednesday (September 9) that the team can't be dreaming of becoming Asia Cup champions without having the belief within to beat India. Bangladesh, who <a href="/cricket-news/140113/bangladesh-overcome-spirited-uae-to-set-up-semis-clash-with-india" class="text-cbTextLink">snuck past UAE</a> to book their spot in the last four, will take on their Asian rivals in the semi-final of the Asia Cup, scheduled at Dubai International Stadium on Thursday (September 10). “If we don't even believe that we can beat India, then we shouldn't even dream of becoming Asia Cup champions. I firmly believe that to win the Asia Cup, you inevitably have to face India at some stage, whether in the semifinal or the final. You must have that self-belief,” Sharmin told Cricbuzz ahead of their important game against India.
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