Beating Australia in any level of cricket is a mighty achievement as the men from down under have set the benchmark for excellence in the game. So when hosts Bangladesh pulled off a sensational eight-run win over the soon to be officially dethroned world U-19 champions at bouncy Fatullah yesterday, it ought to have been a huge cause for celebration. Well, not quite.

True there was the huddle-dance in the middle, numerous hugs and congratulatory exchanges and a semi lap of honour but Richard McInnes' charges largely kept it within perspective. After all Plate championship was only the consolation part of the main competition and that mood was evident in the junior Tigers' members too when reporters inquired about their plans for the night.

"We have an official reception tonight. After that I guess I'll just go home to my wife and kid," said McInnes after the match.

Skipper Ashiqur Rahman too was not getting overly excited. "We didn't qualify for the Cup and that still plays on my mind."

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