We congratulate Bangladesh national cricket team on its first-ever ascension to the final of any tournament abroad. Keeping aside the statistics, one cannot expect more from a T20 match. The fate of the match was swinging until the penultimate ball that Mahmudullah sent for a six, which was all Bangladesh needed.

The game was full of emotion, drama, excitement and the sheer uncertainty, which people would remember many days from now.

However, there's a limit as to how much one should go as far as a cricket match is concerned. The win was marred by some unpalatable incidents on and off the field, which shouldn't have happened. We are glad that Shakib Al Hasan, our skipper, admitted that there was a need for composure. The players must learn to inculcate these traits.

Bangladesh's dressing room was reportedly vandalised, probably during the high point of all the excitement. That was uncalled for. Moreover, Bangladesh's supporters in Sri Lanka were reportedly harassed and assaulted by some local fans. That was disappointing. The Sri Lankan security apparatus in the stadium should have been more cautious. Never should the happenings in the ground spill over outside.

Apart from the unpleasant incidents, the match was enjoyable to watch. With Tigers now facing India, we hope the final match will be even more exciting. We wish the Tigers all the best.