Asia Cup team of the tournament: Hasaranga shines and 'King' Kohli is back
Sri Lanka left no-one in any doubt as to who was the team of the tournament as they stunned Pakistan to win the Asia Cup final at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday night.
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Indian team looks to bounce back in SAFF U-17 semi-final against Bangladesh
Nepal behind as it takes on Bangladesh in the SAFF U-17 Championship semi-final -on Monday. Despite the loss against Nepal on Friday, India made it to the semifinals as the second-place team in Group B on the back of its 3-0 win over Bhutan in the opening match on September 5. "We have put the disappointment of the last result behind us.
Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan
Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan & Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricketDUBAI: Every time the fixtures for the Asia Cup are drawn, it all about making up for the lack of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket. The scheduling, no doubt, gives precedence to India's convenience. The other teams hustle between Dubai and Sharjah. They get less breathing space going into a final. India are the marquee team, always. The market forces, broadcasters and caretakers of the game bank on India's presence right through the tournament. This time, though, there is no Indian team for the last four days of the tournament. The buzz has fizzled out real fast. It's sort of an anti-climax for the stakeholders.
Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand
Sticking together for each other over the past 18 months, SL team becomes joy factor all over againDUBAI: After Sri Lanka beat India last Tuesday, their press conference was delayed for a bit. The team management was in a huddle of sorts at the door of the press conference room. Bhanuka Rajapksa opened the door and as he was about to enter the room, captain Dasun Shanaka pulled his arm and gave him clear instructions in his ears. Rajapaksa is one of the most eloquent English-speaking cricketers in the Asia Cup. He is definitely the most fluent in the Sri Lankan team. He was tasked with facing the media after Shanaka's Bangladesh-are-much-easier-opponent comments created a flutter on the opening night of the tournament.
This is one of the best Asia Cups we have had: Dasun Shanaka
Asia Cup 2022 final against Pakistan, Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka said that the side is very excited to play in the summit clash and as a team, this is one of his country's best Asia Cup outings. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will lock horns in the final of Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai on Sunday. "As a team, we are very excited to play the final, and Pakistan is a very good team, all the matches have been nail biters and we are looking forward to the final," said Shanaka to the media ahead of the final.
"Khao Piyo Aish Karo Mitro": Virat Kohli Shares Adorable Throwback Picture
India star batter Virat Kohli shared a throwback photo of himself on Saturday. Kohli ended his century drought in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan earlier this week. He smashed 122 runs off just 61 balls, registering his 71st international ton, and first in the shortest format of the game. His previous three-figure score came almost three years ago against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens. Taking to Instagram, Kohli shared a throwback photo, in which he can be seen enjoying a wholesome meal.
Asia Cup Final Preview: High Hopes For Underdogs Sri Lanka vs Pakistan
Sri Lanka are poised for an unlikely Asia Cup victory over favourites Pakistan in Sunday's final after a giant-slaying streak through the tournament despite troubles at home. The island nation had to abandon plans to host the Twenty20 competition due to political unrest and stumbled in their opener to Afghanistan by eight wickets, with nearly 10 overs remaining. But the five-time champions bounced back to beat Bangladesh, Afghanistan and tournament favourites India, scuttling a hotly anticipated finals showdown between Rohit Sharma's men and archrivals Pakistan.
Pakistan bring back Hayden for T20 World Cup role in Australia
LAHORE, Pakistan : Former Australia opener Matthew Hayden will reunite with the Pakistan team to mentor the side at the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia beginning next month, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Friday.