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After Dismissing Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul And Shubman Gill, Sri Lanka Wonderkid Picks "No. 1 Batter"

Dunith Wellalage wrecked Indian top-order with a five-wicket haul in an Asia Cup Super 4 match and the young Sri Lankan left-arm spinner said he will cherish the big wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Wellalage grabbed five wickets conceding 40 runs, which helped Sri Lanka restrict India to 213. Apart from Kohli and Rohit, Wellalage also dismissed Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.

Naseem Shah Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Pakistan Name Replacement Of Star

Pakistan were on Wednesday dealt a big blow as fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury. Naseem's unavailability will hurt Pakistan badly ahead of their must-win clash against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a virtual semifinal on Thursday, with the winner progressing to Sunday's final against India. The Pakistan Cricket Board named 22-year-old Zaman Khan, who is yet to make his ODI debut, as Naseem's replacement in the 17-member squad, while also calling up fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani.

Naveen-ul-Haq Added To Afghanistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad. Fans Can't Wait For Virat Kohli Face-Off

Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq was included in Afghanistan's squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 after missing out on selection for Asia Cup 2023. The 23-year-old, who plays for Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League, last played and ODI back in January 2021 and as a result, his return to the side was a bit surprising to some fans. However, he took 11 wickets in 8 matches during IPL 2023 and his familiarity with the Indian conditions can prove to be a big asset for the side. Following his selection, social media has been abuzz with excitement for a potential face-off between him and Virat Kohli following their on-field spat that created a major controversy during the IPL 2023.

Asia Cup: Did Sri Lanka Reveal Key Weakness In Virat Kohli's Game? Stats Show A Worrying Pattern

Virat Kohli was unable to score big during India's Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday and his dismissal once again exposed a worrying trend when it comes to the star batter facing left-arm orthodox spinners. Kohli could manage to score just 3 runs before getting foxed by Dunith Wellalage as the ball stopped on its way to the bat and he could only manage to mistime it straight to Dasun Shanaka. Wellalage dismissing Kohli was just another reminder of his rough patch against the left-arm orthodox in the ODI format since 2021. After facing 159 deliveries, the Indian batter has scored 104 runs at an average of 13 and a strike rate of 65.4.

"Next Time We Play...": KL Rahul Fires Warning To Sri Lanka Star Dunith Wellalage

India emerged triumphant in their second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka, but not before spinner Dunith Wellalage ran riot with the ball. After Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a fine stat, a partnership between KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan was needed to take the team to a score of 213 runs. Though India fought back to claim the match, Wellalage did send shivers down the spine of Indian fans for a fair period in the game. But, learning from the mistake Rahul knows what Indian batters will do when they face Wellalage the next time.

Asia Cup 2023: First Time In 49 Years! India Achieve Unwanted Record Against Sri Lanka

The Indian cricket team batters struggled to score against the spin attack of Sri Lanka and were eventually all out for 213 during their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash. Dunith Wellalage was the top performer with five wickets while Charith Asalanka provided perfect support with a four-wicket haul in the match. The only other wicket went to off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana. All 10 wickets in the Indian innings went to the Sri Lanka spinners and this was the first time that such a thing has happened since India started playing ODI cricket back in 1974. However, Kuldeep Yadav was able to spin some magic of his own as India dismissed Sri Lanka for 172 to win the match and book their spot in the final.

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim To Miss India Match In Asia Cup 2023

Bangladeshi batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will skip Friday's Asia Cup Super Four match against India to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter, the cricket board said Wednesday. Bangladesh is already out of the race for the September 17 final after India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Colombo on Tuesday, in the tournament that is a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Mushfiqur had returned to Bangladesh for the birth of his second child, born on Monday. He was initially expected to rejoin the team for the India match in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. He will now remain in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said.

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Asia Cup qualification scenarios in must-win match

The target will be as clear as it can be when Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Four match in Colombo on Thursday – win and face India in the final of the 50-over tournament.

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After Dismissing Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul And Shubman Gill, Sri Lanka Wonderkid Picks "No. 1 Batter"

Naseem Shah Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Pakistan Name Replacement Of Star

Naveen-ul-Haq Added To Afghanistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad. Fans Can't Wait For Virat Kohli Face-Off

Asia Cup: Did Sri Lanka Reveal Key Weakness In Virat Kohli's Game? Stats Show A Worrying Pattern

"Next Time We Play...": KL Rahul Fires Warning To Sri Lanka Star Dunith Wellalage

Asia Cup 2023: First Time In 49 Years! India Achieve Unwanted Record Against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim To Miss India Match In Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan v Sri Lanka: Asia Cup qualification scenarios in must-win match