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On Mohammed Siraj And Co's Prowess, Sunil Gavaskar Uses Pakistan Reference To Drive Home Point

It was a special performance from Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as India defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 10 wickets to clinch the Asia Cup 2023 title. Siraj was the top performer as he produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to claim six wickets while he was supported brilliantly by Pandya and Bumrah who took three and one wicket respectively. Sri Lanka were all out for just 50 thanks to this sensational performance and legendary Indian cricket team opener Sunil Gavaskar used a comparison with Pakistan to point out the brilliance of the current Indian fast bowling attack.

"Having Hardik Pandya Fit...": Ex-England Captain Praises India All-Rounder Ahead Of ODI World Cup

Regarding the Cricket World Cup, which will be played in India from October 5, former England captain Eoin Morgan stated that having a fit Hardik Pandya makes Team India a strong contender in the marquee event. Hardik was a part of the Indian cricket team in the Asia Cup 2023. He performed well in all the three departments - batting, bowling and fielding. What was certainly the best thing for India was the fitness of Hardik.

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.

Watch: No Time For Rest! Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Practice Despite Not Playing Against Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023

The Indian cricket team decided to rest both Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya for their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Friday. Both of them were seated with the team on the sidelines of the ground and Kohli even turned water boy for the side. However, with an over to go in the Indian innings, both players started warming up for practice. While Pandya was seen taking a lap of the stadium, Kohli was padded up for batting practice. Both players will be very important for India in the final against Sri Lanka and both cricketers were hard at practice despite being rested for the game.

India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup Live Streaming: Where To Follow Live Telecast

Having already sealed a place in the final, the Indian cricket team will take on Bangladesh in their final match of the Asia Cup Super 4 stage on Friday. The Rohit Sharma-led side will take on Sri Lanka in the final, but before that, the team will be tempted to test their fringe players. The workload management of players, especially bowlers will be in focus, ahead of Sunday's summit clash. Meanwhile, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan also hinted that his team could rest big names, with the upcoming New Zealand series and World Cup in mind. Mohammed Shami could feature in the dead rubber, with Jasprit Bumrah likely to be rested.

Asia Cup: India's Workload Management Plans In Focus vs Bangladesh; Mohammed Shami May Get A Look-In

Having already sealed a place in the final, India will be tempted to test their fringe players when they face an already knocked out Bangladesh in a Super Four match of the Asia Cup here on Friday. The Rohit Sharma-led outfit will think deep whether to give as much game time as possible to its first-choice team or give an opportunity to some of the fringe players ahead of the World Cup at home next month. The question of workload management is pertinent particularly in the case of bowlers.

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.

Rohit Sharma's Absolute Praise For Hardik Pandya After India's Win Over Sri Lanka

It was Kuldeep Yadav who bagged the most wickets for India in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 clash against Sri Lanka but he wasn't the only bowler who impressed skipper Rohit Sharma. At the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit extolled allrounder Hardik Pandya for a phenomenal display with the ball against the Lankans, especially as the pitch was getting better for the batters to play as the day progressed. Hardik stepped up with the ball when the game was slipping from their hands and India were desperate for a wicket.

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On Mohammed Siraj And Co's Prowess, Sunil Gavaskar Uses Pakistan Reference To Drive Home Point

"Having Hardik Pandya Fit...": Ex-England Captain Praises India All-Rounder Ahead Of ODI World Cup

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

Watch: No Time For Rest! Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Practice Despite Not Playing Against Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023

India vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup Live Streaming: Where To Follow Live Telecast

Asia Cup: India's Workload Management Plans In Focus vs Bangladesh; Mohammed Shami May Get A Look-In

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

Rohit Sharma's Absolute Praise For Hardik Pandya After India's Win Over Sri Lanka