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"Bad Shot To Get Out": Yuvraj Singh's 'Reminder' For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has paised star batter Shubman Gill for the latter's knock of 121 against Bangladesh in the Super 4 game of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. However, he also pointed out that the shot to which Gill got out was a "bad" one. After getting hit for a six, Bangladesh spinner Mahedi Hasan tossed the ball up and away from Gill. The batter chased the ball and played a lofted shot on it, however, he failed to clear the long-off fielder.

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.

"Sri Lanka Are Peaking At Right Time": Dasun Shanaka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final Against India

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka praised his team for reaching in Asia Cup 2023 final, scheduled to be played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Defending champions Sri Lanka will face India in the Asia Cup 2023 final here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Shanaka emphasised that Sri Lanka have only lost to India in the ongoing tournament. The all-rounder credited the defending champions for fighting spirit in the match against India, where Dunith Wellalage's five-wicket haul and Charith Asalanka's four-wicket haul helped them bundle out the visitors for 213. Youngster Wellalage achieved a remarkable feat as he secured his maiden 5-wicket haul, single-handedly dismantling a formidable Indian batting lineup and bagging the wicket of top batters like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya.

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: The Player Battles That Might Decide The Title Contest

The India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 final will pit two of the most consistent sides against each other in the continental extravaganza. These two are two most successful teams in Asia Cup too. While India have won seven Asia Cup title across formats, Sri Lanka have won six. Sri Lanka gave India a tough fight in their Super 4 encounter before losing in a low-scoring thriller. So, the final is expected to be a nail-biter. Both teams have big and consistent stars who have flair as well as grit to bring home the trophy.

Babar Azam Was Unable To Talk After Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 Exit, Reveals Father

Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup to set up a final clash with India. Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka's winning hit on the last ball. A raucous home crowd rejoiced but the result broke the heart of millions of fans awaiting an India-Pakistan final in the 50-over tournament, a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup.

"Good Workout" For India: After Shock Loss To Bangladesh, Ravi Shastri's Big Observation

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on the Rohit Sharma-led side's shock defeat to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 clash on Friday. Shastri feels India let the game slip out of their grasp by allowing Bangladesh to score extra 50 to 60 runs. Bangladesh were reeling at 59 for 4 at one stage before making a strong recovery to post 265 for 8. Speaking of the defeat, Shastri feels it's a great learning curve for the team ahead of Sunday's final against Sri Lanka at the same venue.

Watch: Fielder's Desperate Attempt To Save Boundary Goes All Wrong. His Reaction Is Viral

Cricket is considered as the 'gentlemen's sport', where players often get engaged into a scuffle and heated arguments due to intensity of the game. Over the years, the fans have seen players giving out their sweat and blood, in order to clinch victory. However, there are times when cricket also ends up giving some hilarious moments on the field. This is exactly what happened during the ECS Germany T10 League match between Bayer Spartans and Dusseldorf Blackcaps, where a fielder slipped while stopping the ball from going across the boundary.

'Not Taking Any Wicket': Babar Azam's Honest Verdict On Star Spinner Shadab Khan

Kusal Mendis' 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka eliminate Pakistan with a two-wicket win in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup 2023. With the win, Sri Lanka set up a final clash with India while Babar Azam and company were left heartbroken. Chasing a DLS revised target of 252 in the 42-overs-a-side contest in Colombo, Sri Lanka needed eight from the final over and achieved the target with Asalanka's winning hit on the last ball.

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"Bad Shot To Get Out": Yuvraj Singh's 'Reminder' For Centurion Shubman Gill Ahead Of Asia Cup Final

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

"Sri Lanka Are Peaking At Right Time": Dasun Shanaka Ahead Of Asia Cup Final Against India

India vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2023 Final: The Player Battles That Might Decide The Title Contest

Babar Azam Was Unable To Talk After Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 Exit, Reveals Father

"Good Workout" For India: After Shock Loss To Bangladesh, Ravi Shastri's Big Observation

Watch: Fielder's Desperate Attempt To Save Boundary Goes All Wrong. His Reaction Is Viral

'Not Taking Any Wicket': Babar Azam's Honest Verdict On Star Spinner Shadab Khan