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Hardik Pandya Has "Shouldered Responsibilities Very Well": Ex-India Star

Hardik Pandya has grown in stature as India's premier all-rounder in the last couple of years, and former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar on Saturday said, the colourful Baroda cricketer gives the team a lot of balance and will be a vital presence in the World Cup. Pandya will return to action during the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday, after he was given a rest in the Super Four match against Bangladesh. The final of Asia Cup 2023 will be played in Colombo.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Face Sri Lanka, Aim For 8th Title

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final, Live Updates:Team India will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the much-awaited final of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday in Colombo. Both have 13 Asian titles between them and Sri Lanka have a history of sneaking into the tournament's final -- to the consternation of fans keen for any showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.

Watch: Sourav Ganguly, Mamata Banerjee Visit Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly along with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. CM Mamata Banerjee and former BCCI president were guided around the iconic stadium which is home to La Liga giants Real Madrid. The two stalwarts of the Bengal were surrounded by a sizable audience as they toured the stadium's trophy room and other amenities.

Asian Games Athletes' Committee Poll: Saina Nehwal Set To Win Uncontested

Olympic bronze medal-winning Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal is set to win uncontested from the South Asia Zone in the first-ever Athletes Committee poll of the upcoming Asian Games. For the first time in history, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) is conducting a poll among athletes to elect 10 members of the Athletes' Committee. The London 2012 Olympics bronze medalist's name was on Saturday chosen as the sole nominee from among 26 nominations to compete for 10 positions. "The athletes will be voting for 10 members of the Athletes' Committee -- one female and one male from each of the five OCA zones: West Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia and East Asia," the OCA stated.

Elavenil Valarivan Strikes Gold In Rio Shooting World Cup

Olympian Elavenil Valarivan won the women's 10m air rifle event to clinch her second gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol competition in Rio de Janeiro. Elavenil was perfection personified in the strong eight-woman final field, never scoring below 10.1 throughout the 24 shots. She finished with a score of 252.2 to outgun France's 20-year-old sensation Oceanne Muller, who won silver with 251.9. China's Zhang Jiale bagged the bronze. Elavenil had qualified for the final at eighth and final spot with a score of 630.5.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's 83.80m Throw In Eugene Diamond League Final

India's 'Golden Boy' and Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra came second best to Czech Jakub Vadlejch in the Wanda Diamond League final in men's javelin in Eugene on Saturday. USA's Curtis Thompson started the event with a throw of 74.16 metres to get the javelin final underway. The Indian ace started with a cross to his name, as his first throw was disqualified. However, he made a sensational recovery to climb to second place on the points table with a throw of 83.80m in his second attempt.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo

The Indian cricket team eyes a record-extending 8th title as it take on Sri Lanka in final of the Asia Cup at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India are the most successful side in the history of the Asia Cup with seven titles, while Sri Lanka can join them at the top with a win on Sunday. India were narrowly beaten in their final Super 4 match against Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka edged out Pakistan to set up a final date with Rohit Sharma and co. India rested their first-choice players for the game against Bangladesh, but is expected to line-up with the strongest possible XI.

Pakistan Can Become No.1 ODI Team Again Even If India Win Asia Cup. Here's How

Pakistan could become the number ODI team again even if India manage to beat Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2023. India had a golden opportunity to go for the top spot but their loss to Bangladesh in their last match of Super 4 stage in the tournament spoiled their chance. On the other hand, the Babar Azam and company had entered the continental event being the top-ranked ODI team. However, their defeats to India and Sri Lanka saw them lose the dominance.

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Hardik Pandya Has "Shouldered Responsibilities Very Well": Ex-India Star

India vs Sri Lanka Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Face Sri Lanka, Aim For 8th Title

Watch: Sourav Ganguly, Mamata Banerjee Visit Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu Stadium

Asian Games Athletes' Committee Poll: Saina Nehwal Set To Win Uncontested

Elavenil Valarivan Strikes Gold In Rio Shooting World Cup

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's 83.80m Throw In Eugene Diamond League Final

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup Final: Hourly Weather Update Of Colombo

Pakistan Can Become No.1 ODI Team Again Even If India Win Asia Cup. Here's How