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"After The India Match, We Were...": Pakistan Coach On Team Morale Ahead Of Sri Lanka Clash

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel feels that Pakistan spinners will make a comeback against Sri Lanka after a disappointing overall display in the Asia Cup. Pakistan are up against the reigning Asia Cup champions who are still well-placed to defend their title if they can return to winning ways. By virtue of a superior net run rate to Pakistan, Sri Lanka are well placed to reach this year's final and can earn a place in the decider by not tasting defeat in their final Super Four match against Babar Azam's side on Thursday.

Asia Cup Final: Who Will India Face If Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 Match Gets Washed Out?

The stage is set, with the Asia Cup 2023 set to find out which team will join India in the final of the tournament. Rohit Sharma's men secured two impressive victories -- against Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- in the Super 4s to book their ticket to the final. Pakistan and Sri Lanka remain the other two contenders while Bangladesh have already been knocked out. It's been an intriguing journey for teams in the Asia Cup, with rain hampering their preliminary plans. But, what happens if the Super 4 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan also gets washed out?

ICC ODI Ranking: How India Can Beat Australia, Pakistan To No. 1 Spot

The race for the Numero Uno spot in ODIs is very much on less than a month ahead of the ICC World Cup, with three teams in the running to go top of the pile ahead of the cricketing showpiece. With Australia's loss to South Africa in the third ODI of the ongoing away series on Tuesday, India's chances to reclaim the top spot in ODIs after March 22, this year, have gone up significantly. Currently, Australia and Pakistan are tied at the top of the ICC ODI standings at 118 points, with India trailing closely in the second spot at 116 points.

"On A Different Level": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Huge Praise For India Star

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels that the Indian cricket team has ticked all the boxes after the Rohit Sharma-led side qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 final. With two wins in two days, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, Butt feels India have made their intentions clear ahead of this year's World Cup. So far, the Indian batters have delivered the goods, while the bowlers have made a strong statement. Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul's return to action after injury has been huge positive for Rohit and his men.

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.

"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Following a loss of 228 runs against India in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed disappointment over his team's batting performance, saying that it was not up to the mark. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul followed by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul powered India to 228 runs win over their traditional rival Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

India opener Shubman Gill jumped to second position, among batsmen, in the latest ICC ODI Players' Rankings on the weight of his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup. India are yet to taste defeat in the Asia Cup and much of their success has to do with handsome contributions from batsmen, especially the top order comprising skipper Rohit Sharma, Gill and talisman Virat Kohli. Gill isn't the only Indian on the move up the rankings for batsmen, with Kohli rising two places to eighth and Rohit jumping two spots to ninth in the latest standings.

Ravindra Jadeja Makes History In Asia Cup, Shatters All-Time Record For Indian Cricketer

Not someone who always gets credit for what he does on the field, Ravindra Jadeja is the perfect example of an all-round player. A crucial member of the Indian team in all three formats of the game, Jadeja provided the team with important breakthroughs in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Thanks to his two wickets in the match, Jadeja went past Irfan Pathan to become the leading wicket-taker for India in the Asia Cup in ODI formats.

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"After The India Match, We Were...": Pakistan Coach On Team Morale Ahead Of Sri Lanka Clash

Asia Cup Final: Who Will India Face If Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Super 4 Match Gets Washed Out?

ICC ODI Ranking: How India Can Beat Australia, Pakistan To No. 1 Spot

"On A Different Level": Ex-Pakistan Captain's Huge Praise For India Star

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

"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

Ravindra Jadeja Makes History In Asia Cup, Shatters All-Time Record For Indian Cricketer