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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.

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.

Watch - "Pagal Hai Kya": Irritated Rohit Sharma's Conversation With Shubman Gill Has Internet Talking

Ahead of India's Asia Cup 2023 final match against Sri Lanka, a video of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the duo could be seen talking about something outside an elevator. After a brief discussion, Rohit could be heard saying, "Nahi aise nhi hoga, pagal hai kya (No, it won't happen like this. Are you mad?)." The reaction of the India captain has internet talking as fans are trying to guess what led Rohit say that to Gill.

India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Will Mohammed Shami Get A Chance?

India will take on Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday. While the Rohit Sharma-led finished at the top spot in the Super 4 table with 4 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +1.753, Sri Lanka entered the final after a second spot finish, 4 points and an NRR of -0.141. India suffered a shock six-run loss to Bangladesh in their last match of the Super 4 stage, while Sri Lanka stunned Pakistan with a two-wicket win (DLS method) to set up a summit clash with the seven-time Asia Cup champions, the most successful team in the tournament history.

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.

BCCI Confirms Washington Sundar Replaces Injured Axar Patel In India's Squad Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday confirmed allrounder Washington Sundar as the replacement for injured Axar Patel ahead of the Asia Cup final. Axar got ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain which he sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. BCCI released an official statement to announce the replacement which read, "Axar Patel has been ruled out of the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka due to a left quadriceps strain sustained during India's Super Four match against Bangladesh on Friday. The Men's Selection Committee has named Washington Sundar as a replacement. The all-rounder arrived in Colombo this evening and has joined the squad."

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.

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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

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

Watch - "Pagal Hai Kya": Irritated Rohit Sharma's Conversation With Shubman Gill Has Internet Talking

India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: Will Mohammed Shami Get A Chance?

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

BCCI Confirms Washington Sundar Replaces Injured Axar Patel In India's Squad Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

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