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Asia Cup 2022 Final: The variation we have in bowling is amazing, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka heaped praise on their bowling line-up ahead of the T20 Asia Cup final against Pakistan here on Sunday and said that his bowlers can challenge any batting line-up going around. Wanindu Hasaranga's three-wicket haul, followed by Pathum Nissanka's brilliant unbeaten 55-run knock, guided Sri Lanka (124/5) to an easy five-wicket victory over Pakistan (121) in their 'Super Four' clash on Friday, a dress rehearsal for Sunday's title clash. Sri Lanka ended the 'Super 4'-stage campaign with three victories in as many matches, defeating Afghanistan, India and Pakistan. Both the teams had qualified for the final even before their 'Super 4' clash.

"Don't Think He'll Be Good Option For India:" Ex-Pakistan Captain On Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Prospects in T20 World Cup

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar won't be a good option for Team India in the T20 World Cup. Bhuvneshwar picked 11 wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, but leaked a lot of runs in the death overs. He bagged a five-for in India's final game of the Super 4 stage against Afghanistan on Thursday. While suggesting that Bhuvneshwar is an excellent new-ball bowler, Butt feels that the Bhuvneshwar lacks pace, which makes it easier for the batters to target him in the death.

Australia captain Finch calls time on one-day internationals

Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch called time on his one-day international career Saturday after a poor run of form but will remain skipper of the Twenty20 side for the World Cup at home next month.

Australia captain Aaron Finch announces retirement from one-day cricket

Aaron Finch announced his unexpected retirement from one-day cricket Saturday after a lean run with the bat, saying it was time to hand over the baton. The 35-year-old will play his 146th and final ODI on Sunday in Cairns against New Zealand, capping an outstanding career in the 50-over game in which he has scored 5,401 runs. His 17 centuries put him behind only greats Ricky Ponting (29), David Warner and Mark Waugh (both 18). Finch will remain captain of the Twenty20 side preparing to defend its World Cup title on home soil next month. "It has been a fantastic ride with some incredible memories," said Finch, who has skippered the one-day side 54 times.