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India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma Set To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar, Equal MS Dhoni For Historic Feats

In the 15th edition of Asia cup across formats India take on Sri Lanka in search for the 8th Asia Cup title. Sri Lanka will be defending their championship (won in 2022, T20Is). India will be playing 10th final in Asia Cup across format, seven times they have faced Sri Lanka in the Final. India has won four times in the seven encounters in Asia Cup Final. Out of the three defeats for India v SL, two of them have come in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka will be playing their 12th Asia Cup final across format.

"Khala Ka Ghar Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar On India Having It Easy In Asia Cup Final

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has warned Team India ahead of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. The Rohit Sharma-led side received a timely wake up call following its loss to Bangladesh in the final Super 4 fixture on Friday. While India had rested several key players for the game, including star batter Virat Kohli, Akhtar suggested that it was a embarrassing defeat. Sri Lanka defeated tournament favourties Pakistan to reach the final, and Akhtar feels that winning the final won't be a cakewalk for India.

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.

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

India take on Sri Lanka in Sunday's Asia Cup final, a crucial momentum-builder heading into next month's ODI World Cup. Both teams have 13 Asian titles between them, with India winning on seven occasions. India kicked off their campaign with a washed-out match in Pallekele against Pakistan, before beating Nepal to qualify for the Super 4 stage. India then defeated both Pakistan and Sri Lanka, before being stunned by Bangladesh on Friday, in the absence of rested stars like Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, among others.

Indian Team Management Holds Brief Meeting With Skipper Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup Final: Report

Ahead of the Asia Cup final clash against Sri Lanka, the Indian team management on Saturday held a brief meeting with skipper Rohit Sharma in the team hotel. This unofficial meeting began with head coach Rahul Dravid and batting coach Vikarm Rathore. Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey, chief selector Ajit Agarkar, and captain Rohit Sharma joined the meeting later which lasted for almost 3 hours. The meeting was likely held to discuss the squads for the upcoming Australia series and the Asia Cup final planning.

Babar Azam Was Unable To Talk After Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 Exit, Reveals Father

Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India. Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka's winning hit on the last ball. A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Injured Shoulder Likely To Force Naseem Shah Out Of ICC Cricket World Cup

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah's recent shoulder injury has cast doubts over his participation in the forthcoming World Cup, set to be held in India next month. The 20-year-old pacer suffered the injury during Pakistan's Super-4 clash against arch-rival India in an Asia Cup match in Sri Lanka. Shah walked off during the 46th over Indian innings after injuring the right shoulder muscle.

"Good Workout" For India: After Shock Loss To Bangladesh, Ravi Shastri's Big Observation

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on the Rohit Sharma-led side's shock defeat to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash on Friday. Shastri feels India let the game slip out of their grasp by allowing Bangladesh to score extra 50 to 60 runs. Bangladesh were reeling at 59 for 4 at one stage before making a strong recovery to post 265 for 8. Speaking of the defeat, Shastri feels it's a great learning curve for the team ahead of Sunday's final against Sri Lanka at the same venue.

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India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma Set To Surpass Sachin Tendulkar, Equal MS Dhoni For Historic Feats

"Khala Ka Ghar Nahi...": Shoaib Akhtar On India Having It Easy In Asia Cup Final

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

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

Indian Team Management Holds Brief Meeting With Skipper Rohit Sharma, Head Coach Ahead Of Asia Cup Final: Report

Babar Azam Was Unable To Talk After Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 Exit, Reveals Father

Injured Shoulder Likely To Force Naseem Shah Out Of ICC Cricket World Cup

"Good Workout" For India: After Shock Loss To Bangladesh, Ravi Shastri's Big Observation