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Asia Cup 2022: Victorious Sri Lankan Cricket Team To Celebrate Title Win With Double-Decker Ride

Members of Sri Lanka's victorious Asia Cup team will travel through Colombo on a double-decker bus and interact with delirious fans to toast their success over Pakistan, officials said on Monday. Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, bringing much cheer to the people of the crisis-hit island nation, who have been hit hard by the worst economic turmoil in several decades. The Dasun Shanaka-led team will arrive on Tuesday morning at 5 am, and will be welcomed by officials from Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sports Ministry at the Bandaranaike International Airport here, officials said.

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Returns To Social Media To Laud Victorious Cricket Team

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to social media to tweet about the stunning victory of Sri Lanka's national cricket team over Pakistan, over two months after the former president fled the country amidst massive protests against his government. Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, bringing much cheer to the people of the crisis-hit island nation who have been hit hard by the worst economic crisis. "Congratulations to the #lka cricket team on the win against #Pakistan in the #AsiaCup2022Final in Dubai. The commitment and teamwork shown by the #SriLankan team have been remarkable," Rajapaksa, who returned to Colombo from Thailand on September 2 tweeted on Sunday.

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

Pakistan surrendered to Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2022 as its batters failed to maintain the momentum needed to chase down the target of 171 runs in Dubai. Pakistan gave away more than 100 runs in the last 10 overs in the field after having Sri Lanka 5 wickets down in the first 10 overs. After that, the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed batted rather slowly to make the job tough for the middle order batters and Pakistan eventually capitulated under the pressure of the rising asking rate.

Pakistan Coach Saqlain Mushtaq Defends Team's T20 Style After Asia Cup Final Defeat

Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq defended his team's Twenty20 playing style after losing Sunday's Asia Cup final, saying they were on the right track for next month's T20 World Cup. Babar Azam's side failed to chase 171 to beat Sri Lanka, their 23-run defeat bucking the trend of teams winning while batting second in Dubai. Mohammad Rizwan made 55 in 49 balls for Pakistan and finished as the tournament's leading scorer with 281 runs in six innings.

"From Outside, Anyone Can Give Comments": Pakistan Coach Defends Mohammad Rizwan's Approach

Sunday came as a disappointment for Pakistan's fans as their side faced a 23-run defeat in the summit clash of Asia Cup 2022 against Sri Lanka, at Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan, who were playing for their third Asia Cup title, were bundled out at 147 in the chase of 171 runs. There were low points in the match for the Babar Azam-led side but wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan's slow knock of 55 runs off 49 balls, utterly disappointed the fans and cricket pundits alike. The batter received a lot of flak from a section on social media but on a positive note, Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq came in his defense and said that nobody from outside knows what goes inside a dressing room and in a player's mind.

"I Take Full Responsibility": Pakistan Spinner After Side Loses Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has taken full responsibility after his side came up short in the Asia Cup 2022 final against Sri Lanka on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs on Sunday to win their sixth Asia Cup title. After the loss, Shadab took to Twitter to apologise for the dropped catches in the contest, and said he takes full responsibility for this result.

Watch: Sri Lanka's Ecstatic Celebration After Lifting Sixth Asia Cup Title

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the Asia Cup 2022 final match on Sunday, at Dubai International Stadium. Bhanuka Rajapaksa's knock of 71 runs, followed by four-wicket haul by Pramod Madushan and a three-wicket haul by Wanindu Hasaranga, helped Sri Lanka bundle out Pakistan at 147, in the chase of 171. With this win, Sri Lanka lifted their sixth Asia Cup title. Post this win, the Dasun Shanaka-led side was seen celebrating and dancing in the dressing room.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka Dedicates Asia Cup Win To Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka

Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Sunday called the Asia Cup triumph a "real turnaround" for Sri Lankan cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup and dedicated the win to the crisis-hit nation. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final with Bhanuka Rajapaksa hitting an unbeaten 71 and Wanindu Hasaranga starring with bat and ball in Dubai. The win was nothing short of a fairytale ending for a team which started the tournament, a precursor to the World Cup starting next month in Australia, with an embarrassing loss against Afghanistan.

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Asia Cup 2022: Victorious Sri Lankan Cricket Team To Celebrate Title Win With Double-Decker Ride

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Returns To Social Media To Laud Victorious Cricket Team

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

Pakistan Coach Saqlain Mushtaq Defends Team's T20 Style After Asia Cup Final Defeat

"From Outside, Anyone Can Give Comments": Pakistan Coach Defends Mohammad Rizwan's Approach

"I Take Full Responsibility": Pakistan Spinner After Side Loses Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka

Watch: Sri Lanka's Ecstatic Celebration After Lifting Sixth Asia Cup Title

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan: Dasun Shanaka Dedicates Asia Cup Win To Crisis-Hit Sri Lanka