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Not a good batting display: Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu on Women's Asia Cup final loss

Athapaththu expressed her disappointment with the failure of the batting unit in the team's first Asia Cup final appearance since the inception of the tournament in 2004. She also mentioned that the team had a tough day on the ground and could not stick to their batting plans as a team. The Sri Lankan also was optimistic about the learnings they have had from the tournament that they can apply in the T20 Women's World Cup to be played in four months' time.

We should give credit to bowlers and fielders: Harmanpreet Kaur

India maintained their dominance in the tournament with an eight-wicket demolition of a self-destructing Sri Lanka in the title clash for their seventh title in eight editions. Sri Lanka, who were playing their first tournament final in 14 years, imploded after opting to bat on pitch that was slow and offered turn. They could only manage 65 for nine which India knocked off in 8.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime 51 not out off 25 balls.

PCB appoints dedicated physiotherapist for Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman

A PCB source confirmed that due to the nature of the knee injuries suffered by Afridi and Fakhar, the board asked Dr Javed Akhtar Mughal, a London-based physiotherapist, to join the players. "Dr Mughal was part of the whole rehabilitation process that Shaheen and Fakhar went through in London so he knows their injuries very well.

India Women Clinch 7th Asia Cup Title. Here's How The World Reacted

India on Saturday defeated Sri Lanka in the final of Women's Asia Cup to clinch the title a record-extending 7th time. Smriti Mandhana led the way with her 51 not out off 25 balls as the Indian side chased down a paltry target of 66 runs against Sri Lanka in only 8.3 overs. Earlier, Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to bat first at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet. A superb bowling effort helped the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side restrict the Lankans to 65 for 9. Renuka Singh Thakur claimed three wickets while Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sneh Rana claimed two wickets each.

India Crush Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets To Win 7th Women's Asia Cup Title

India maintained their dominance in the Women's Asia Cup with an eight-wicket demolition of a self-destructing Sri Lanka in the final at at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on Saturday for their seventh title in eight editions. Sri Lanka, who were playing their first tournament final in 14 years, imploded after opting to bat on a slow and turning pitch. They could only manage 65 for nine which India knocked off in 8.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime 51 not out off 25 balls.

PCB Appoints Dedicated Physiotherapist For Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman: Report

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed a dedicated physiotherapist to look after fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and batter Fakhar Zaman during the T20 World Cup in Australia. A PCB source confirmed that due to the nature of the knee injuries suffered by Afridi and Fakhar, the board asked Dr Javed Akhtar Mughal, a London-based physiotherapist, to join the players.

India romp to seventh Women's Asia Cup title with easy win over Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, who were playing their first tournament final in 14 years, imploded after opting to bat on a slow and turning pitch. They could only manage 65 for nine which India knocked off in 8.3 overs. Smriti Mandhana struck a sublime 51 not out off 25 balls.

Rajasthan Royals Star Says He Will "Run Out Someone" At Non-Striker's End

India's Deepti Sharma recently ran England's Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end during a women's ODI last month at the Lord's. Since then, there has been a lot of discussion regarding the mode of dismissal. On Friday, Australia pacer Mitchell Starc warned England captain Jos Buttler for backing up too early, during the third T20I in Canberra. Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag is the latest to join the debate. Parag took to Twitter and said that he going to run someone out at the non-striker's end, most likely during the next year's Indian Premier League season.

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Not a good batting display: Lankan skipper Chamari Athapaththu on Women's Asia Cup final loss

We should give credit to bowlers and fielders: Harmanpreet Kaur

PCB appoints dedicated physiotherapist for Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman

India Women Clinch 7th Asia Cup Title. Here's How The World Reacted

India Crush Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets To Win 7th Women's Asia Cup Title

PCB Appoints Dedicated Physiotherapist For Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman: Report

India romp to seventh Women's Asia Cup title with easy win over Sri Lanka

Rajasthan Royals Star Says He Will "Run Out Someone" At Non-Striker's End