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  • Wanted Mohammed Siraj to bowl 10 overs, however coach stopped him: Rohit Sharma hails Asia Cup Final hero

    India captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that Mohammed Siraj was not in a position to bowl his full quota of 10 overs after India’s coach intervened. Siraj bowled seven straight overs in India’s hammering of Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup Final. Siraj was lethal from the beginning, selecting up 4 wickets in his second over and leaving the co-hosts reeling within the last of the continental conflict.

    Speaking on the submit match press convention, India captain hailed Mohammed Siraj as India’s new hero and stated that the pacer was determined to bowl extra however the Indian coach didn’t need him to take an pointless load forward of the ODI World Cup 2023.

    “He bowled 7 overs in that spell. 7 overs is a lot. I wanted him to bowl but I got a message from our trainer that we need to stop him. He was quite desperate to bowl but that’s the nature of any bowler or batter. When they see the opportunity, they want to pounce on it. But that’s where my job comes in and I wanted to make sure everything stays calm and don’t overexaggerate,” Rohit Sharma advised the press after the match.

    Asia Cup 2023 Final: Scorecard | Highlights

    Siraj had ran riot towards Sri Lanka earlier in January 2023. Playing the ultimate ODI match of the collection, Siraj worn out the Sri Lanka batting order and bowled a number of overs on a trot.

    “That’s the call. I remember, he was in a similar situation against Sri Lanka in Trivandrum. He had taken 4 wickets and he had bowled some 8-9 overs on the trot, I think,” Sharma additional added.

    The captain credited the pacer for his effort and stated that Siraj discovered extra swing than the others throughout the sport. Sharma additional added that India have discovered totally different heroes to step up throughout the sport and it was Siraj’s day within the Asia Cup Final.

    “I was surprised with the pitch. I can’t talk about how they batted and all that. I can only talk about how we bowled. Siraj obviously got the ball to move a bit more than the other guys. We will find different heroes stand up and well all complement him. It was Siraj’s day,” Rohit concluded.

    Edited By:

    Kingshuk Kusari

    Published On:

    Sep 18, 2023

  • Axar out of first two one-dayers in opposition to Aus; Ashwin nonetheless within the combine, says Rohit Sharma

    India captain Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that Axar Patel, who picked up a left quadriceps pressure through the match in opposition to Bangladesh is unlikely to be accessible for the primary two ODIs in opposition to Australia beginning on Friday. It is known that Axar will head to the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru for his rehabilitation because the Indian group for the Australia sequence may see just a few adjustments.

    On Saturday, whereas ruling him out of the Asia Cup closing, the BCCI acknowledged that Axar has a pressure. However, the scan outcomes appear to have revealed a tear. “Axar had a small tear. It looks like maybe a week or ten days (to heal), I don’t know. We have to see how that injury progresses. Some guys recover quickly, and I hope that’s the case with him. I am not sure whether he will be able to play the first two games against Australia at home. But we will wait and see,” Rohit stated within the post-match press convention.

    In a big assertion, Sharma famous that R Ashwin was nonetheless within the combine. It is known that the group administration continues to be open to having an off-spinner within the squad for the Australia one-dayers and the World Cup, however they’re but to make up their thoughts as as to whether it is going to be Washington Sundar or R Ashwin. India really feel the management Ashwin presents can be wanted sooner or later within the World Cup, when the situations start to get slower.

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    — AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 17, 2023

    “As a spinner-all-rounder, Ashwin is in the line, I have been talking to him on the phone. The injury happened to Axar at the last minute and Washington was available, so he had to come and perform the role for us. He was cricket-fit because he was part of the Asian Games camp (in Bengaluru). I have been very clear with players about their roles. Everyone is in the loop,” Rohit stated.

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    In place of Axar, India had flown in Washington Sundar, who walked into the XI on Sunday. Washington is a part of the Asian Games certain India squad, and that he discovered a spot within the XI straight after arriving right here, confirmed how a lot India worth his all-round expertise. For the sequence in opposition to Australia, with Axar not round, it could be fascinating to see who the selectors flip to.

    While Axar’s damage is a reason for concern, Rohit revealed that Shreyas Iyer who suffered again spasms through the Colombo-leg of matches, is near attaining full health. Over the final three days, Shreyas has been coaching on the nets, however hasn’t been in a position to be match-ready. “Shreyas was not available for this game because certain parameters were kept for him to tick off. I think today he completed most of it. I should say he is alright 99 percent as of now. But he looks good, he batted and fielded for long hours, and he was on the ground long before we came to the ground. I don’t think it is a worry for us,” stated Rohit.

    For the three ODIs in opposition to Australia, there’s a robust probability that India relaxation a few of their key gamers together with Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya.

  • I get lots of satisfaction when quick bowlers carry out like this: Rohit Sharma

    After bundling out Sri Lanka for 50 on Sunday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma couldn’t cover his delight on the efficiency of his quick bowlers and mentioned the variability they provide to the group is extraordinarily necessary.

    Pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a beautiful spell (6 for 21) that laid the muse for India’s 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup closing.

    “I get a lot of satisfaction when I see fast bowlers perform like this. All the captains take a lot of pride in fast bowling (at their disposal), and I am no different. We have got a fantastic set of fast bowlers,” Rohit mentioned on the post-match media convention.

    “All of them have different skill sets and variations – one can bowl quick, one can swing the ball, one can get good bounce. When you get all of these aspects in one team, it is a feel-good factor,” added Rohit.

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    — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) September 17, 2023

    Rohit mentioned Siraj was so excessive on adrenaline after an unbroken seven-over spell that yielded six wickets, and it required a phrase from the group coach to cease the pacer from bowling.

    “It was very pleasing to watch from the slips (how Siraj bowled). He got the ball to move a bit more than the other two. We were riding behind him (Siraj) when he was bowling that spell,” the skipper mentioned.

    “He bowled seven overs in that spell, and I got a message from the trainer that we have to stop him now. He was quite desperate to bowl,” mentioned Rohit with a
    chuckle.

    However, Rohit mentioned he was not planning to provide Siraj one other over.

    “He bowled seven overs, which is a lot. Siraj was in a similar situation against SL in Trivandrum, and he had bowled some 8-9 overs on the trot,” he added.
    Rohit additionally heaped reward on left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who was later adjudged ‘Player of the tournament’.

    “Kuldeep has done very well under pressure. He bowled well against Sri Lanka (Super 4 match) and we won despite posting a small total.” “His confidence has been going up over the last two years or so. He drags the team back into the match from any situation,” mentioned Rohit.

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    The Mumbaikar mentioned the Asia Cup triumph has come on the proper time for the group, they usually have taken lots of positives from the match forward of the World Cup, beginning subsequent month.

    “Throughout the match the fellows stood up below strain, they usually carried out their roles. We had been barely under par in some video games (in fielding), however general, our fielding was excellent, slip fielding particularly.

    “We will have off days on the field, which is fine as long as you bounce back well the next day,” he added.

  • Asia Cup 2023, Super 4: Will rain damage digital semi closing between Pakistan and Sri Lanka?

    Sri Lanka and Pakistan are set to play a digital semi-final within the Asia Cup 2023 on Thursday, 14 September. Both groups are coming from losses in opposition to India within the Super 4 stage, however in a contrasting method. While Pakistan have been outplayed by India in a 2-day, rain-marred affair, Sri Lanka gave India an amazing run for his or her cash on September 12, Tuesday.

    Both groups, who had come into the event with sensible victories have been humbled by India and now will play a decider to enter the ultimate of the event.

    Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka’s matches in opposition to India noticed interruptions from rain. While the Pakistan match was halted for lengthy hours, the Sri Lanka recreation solely noticed a brief delay.

    The match between the 2 groups on Thursday expects an honest chunk of rainfall as effectively. According to the prediction, it’s anticipated to rain within the morning and within the afternoon forward of the match.

    Source: Accuweather

    The chance of rainfall decreases within the night, however the groups may need to attend for a very long time earlier than the groundstaff can get the turf prepared for some motion. Barring the rain, the sky is anticipated to stay cloudy, all through the day.

    There aren’t any reserve days set for the match and in case the match will get washed out, Sri Lanka will advance into the finals owing to a greater internet run price, set to be performed on Sunday, September 17. This will probably be Dasun Shanaka’s facet’s second straight look within the closing of the event. In 2022, the workforce had received the event by beating Pakistan, however within the T20 format.

    Pakistan have already introduced their taking part in XI for the Thursday recreation and have made as many as 5 adjustments of their line-up. The workforce has been pressured to sit down out Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf and Salman Agha as a result of accidents and have chosen to drop opener Fakhar Zaman and tempo bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf.

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    Sep 13, 2023

  • Meet the true stars behind Sri Lanka’s superb triumph in Asia Cup

    Two acquainted names—Wanindu Hasaranga and Bhanuka Rajapaksa—had been the chief protagonists of Sri Lanka’s fairytale Asia Cup triumph. But there have been unfamiliar and understated names that performed an equally pivotal position in scripting a triumph that would probably restore the previous glory of Sri Lankan cricket.

    Dasun Shanaka, the Captain Cool

    Sri Lanka’s captain Dasun Shanaka, third proper, and teammates pose with the winners trophy after their win within the T20 cricket Asia Cup closing match in opposition to Pakistan, in Dubai. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

    The all-rounder was by no means earmarked as a future captain. When he turned the captain final yr, he was not even a everlasting fixture of the staff. There was public outcry and prime-time tv debates. But there, virtually, had been few different alternate options. Kusal Perera, the captain, and senior participant Kusal Mendis, had been banned for breaching Covid-19 protocol. Rajapaksa too was banished for giving interviews blasting selectors and the board. Hasaranga was reluctant. The crown of thrones fell on Shanaka’s head. The early days had been tumultuous, a public spat over techniques with then coach Micky Arthur, turned scandalous. Defeats piled on—earlier than the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka had misplaced 10 off their final 14 video games. An financial disaster was blowing in his nation. There was an all-round disillusionment.

    But all through all of the mess, Shanaka remained cool. He progressively constructed a staff, selecting the gamers he wished, instilling confidence and main from the entrance. The Afghanistan sport apart, he made all the appropriate strikes, the appropriate discipline modifications and rang within the good modifications. Like drafting, Dhananjay de Silva and handing out debut to Pramod Madushan within the final tremendous 4 sport in opposition to Pakistan. Madushan was to select 4 wickets within the closing, de Silva cracked an excellent 24 to allay the early strain. Even when a few of the senior gamers had been going by way of a tough patch, he stored religion in them and so they ultimately blossomed. Like Kusal Mendis, Sri Lanka’s top-scorer within the event, or his companion Pathum Nissanka. When bowlers bought hit or the fielders dropped catches, he would wrap an arm round them. When shoulders dropped, he would egg them on. When somebody made a stunning save, he could be first to congratulate him. After a very long time, Sri Lanka have seemed like a staff.

    Now, that’s how champions rejoice! 🎉https://t.co/ruP7lLtgnH!

    ➡️Send us your celebration video through the use of the hashtag #RoaringForGlory ! pic.twitter.com/LpijSdLaAq

    — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

    Even within the press convention, he stood for the gamers and requested that the media spared their private lives. “Believe in our cricketers,” he stated. “A lot of bad things are going around. As cricketers, they too should enjoy their lives as well, not spreading bad things. They have private lives too. Keep believing, that is the key. As a captain, I give confidence to the players, [whatever] I can. I can’t ask more than that.”

    But on the similar time, he’s stern when he must be. After the shoddy batting show in opposition to Afghanistan, he sounded out the batsmen to raise their sport. He spoke to them individually and instructed them that none of their spots within the World Cup was safe. “We knew we had the talent, but it was about applying those in game scenarios. So we had a discussion and all the players stood up. It’s the environment we created as a team and coaching staff that has paid off.”

    Former coach Arthur was effusive in his reward. “Dasun is special in that he has great belief in himself and empowers the team. He leads by example in his performance, training and practice and has the ability to take people on the journey with him,” Arthur instructed Sunday Island.

    The most hanging function of his captaincy is that he doesn’t appear to take it as a burden however as a “pleasure” in his personal phrases.

    Dilshan Madushanka, pace-setter

    Sri Lanka’s Dilshan Madushanka reacts after bowling out India’s Deepak Hooda throughout the T20 cricket match of Asia Cup between Sri Lanka and India, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

    Before the event, he was simply one other promising quick bowler. In the final decade, Sri Lanka has seen many such bowlers, who promise potential however would then freeze on the worldwide stage. But not Madushanka, who has seamlessly transitioned into the worldwide stage. The left-armer is quick, can seam the ball both methods, can generate awkward bounce although he isn’t a beanpole and has a streak of aggression that some Sri Lanka’s pacemen have been bereft of. He bought the wicket of Virat Kohli, troubled Babar Azam in each the Super Four and the ultimate, received the admiration of Wasim Akram, who likened him to a younger Chaminda Vaas.

    His emergence caps a memorable again story. From a fishing village within the port metropolis of Hambantota—when at dwelling he nonetheless accompanies his father to the ocean—he had not seen a leather-based ball till he was 17. He used to play delicate ball cricket within the locality, not as a result of he was too keen on the sport however as a result of he might earn some cash and assist his father. “Until the day I came to Colombo for Sri Lanka under-19 practices, all I did was play soft-ball cricket. We went for all the tournaments around. We were never at home during weekends. At times we played tournaments through the night and returned home only in the evening of the following day,” he instructed papare.com

    For many of the soft-ball profession, he performed barefoot and nearly stop the sport as a result of he couldn’t afford the tools. But in the future, he noticed a notification of the nation’s U-19 trials and determined to attend it. He borrowed a ragged pair from his buddy and bowled his coronary heart out on the trials. The subsequent day, he bought a name from an unknown quantity on his rickety third-hand cell-phone. Turns out to be Chaminda Vaas, the then U-19 coach. Two days later, he joined the U-19 staff and two years later, transitioned to the nationwide facet, dwelling a dream past his wildest dream.

    Pramod Madushan, previous child on the block

    Sri Lanka’s Pramod Madushan celebrates after taking the wicket of Pakistan’s Fakhar Zaman. (REUTERS/Christopher Pike)

    The right-arm seamer’s story is one in every of persistence, his journey the precise reverse of Madushanka. A medium tempo fairly than tempo bowler in his early days, he barely bought an honest string of probabilities on the spinner-friendly tracks in his nation. He made his first-class debut in 2015, however in seven years has featured in simply 31 video games. He modified golf equipment, however the destiny remained the identical. So a lot in order that he had made up his thoughts to stop the sport, solely to be persuaded again by his buddies.

    Side by facet, he amped up his tempo, turned a skiddy operator, developed variations just like the gradual bouncer and labored on his batting too. The breakthrough got here after Galle Gladiators drafted him and harnessed his white-ball potential. “Before this I did not know that I was this good a T20 bowler. My life changed,” he stated in an interview on the membership’s web site. Soon, he caught the attention of the nationwide selectors, who put him within the A facet. A four-wicket haul in opposition to Australia A helped as did an improved haul in home cricket. And when the worldwide alternative arrived, he grabbed it with each palms. Picking him was a threat, Shanaka admitted, however one which paid wonderful rewards as he snaffled 4 wickets within the closing, together with these of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman off successive balls. “Madushan brings promise, skill and maturity. We knew him from the start of his domestic career, but we had to take a risk to get the rewards. Madushan’s skills were there to see and he’s got a good career ahead. Glad he delivered in just his second game; glad he rewarded us for the risk we have taken,” Shanaka would say.

    Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis, fireplace and ice combo

    Kushal Mendis (L) and Pathum Nissanka throughout Asia Cup closing vs Pakistan on Sunday.

    Both will not be precisely unfamiliar names, however each had causes to show themselves. Mendis, as soon as thought-about the way forward for Sri Lankan batting, was besieged by inconsistency and accidents, his profession not progressing because it was anticipated to be. Nissanka’s troubles had been completely different, he couldn’t crack the T20 batting code, as a strike charge of 115 in 29 video games testify. But Shanaka stated he wished somebody to provide stability on the prime of the order and Nissanka gave precisely that this Asia Cup, notching up two important half-centuries, in opposition to India and Pakistan within the Super Four, apart from a valiant 35 in opposition to Afghanistan.

    From the opposite finish, Mendis would offer quick begins, exemplified by his strike charge of 156.56, the best amongst all batters. “Kusal set the tone for us up top. He has led very well from the top. There is a growing maturity about the way he bats these days, and he is taking a lot of responsibility, showing more consistency, which is expected from someone of his calibre,” coach Chris Silverwood would say.

    Thus, Sri Lanka has developed a core of males who might restore the staff’s misplaced glory. “This could be the turnaround in our cricket, this lot can continue to play for five-six years, which is a very good sign as well,” Shanaka stated.

  • Asia Cup Final: In IPL 2021, CSK received the match batting first and it was in my thoughts, says Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka

    It might have been infinitely sweeter had Dasun Shanaka had lifted the Asia Cup trophy on the iconic Premadasa Stadium however the sort of efficiency they’ve put within the Asia Cup after being thrashed within the first recreation by Afghanistan would make anybody imagine that this bunch of feisty cricketers is usually a darkish horse within the upcoming T20 World Cup.

    Known for all the time punching above their weights, Sri Lanka has certainly redeemed itself in a format the place they’d turn out to be world champions again in 2014.

    Celebrations galore among the many DP World #AsiaCup 2022 🏆 champions 💪🏼🤩🥳@OfficialSLC #SLvPAK #ACC #GetReadyForEpic #AsiaCup2022 pic.twitter.com/xeCONN7onF

    — AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 11, 2022

    However, in Dubai, one has seen that toss has turn out to be a vital issue, however Shanaka was taking inspiration from MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who received the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 title after batting first within the remaining.

    “In IPL 2021, Chennai won the match batting first and that is what was in my mind,” mentioned Shanaka within the post-match interview.

    Shanaka mentioned the final ball six off Naseem Shah had shifted the momentum in direction of them.

    “The last ball six was the turning point. 170 was mentally the difference, as 160 always feels chasable,” he mentioned.

    Sri Lankan 🇱🇰 skipper @dasunshanaka1 and finals participant of the match, @BhanukaRajapak3 seize the mic to speak about their efficiency 💪, the teaching that helped them succeed 🏋️, and sustaining their type 🏏#SLvPAK #ACC #AsiaCup2022 #GetReadyForEpic pic.twitter.com/iixJpSynwZ

    — AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 11, 2022

    The fortunes of Sri Lanka cricket nose-dived identical to the nation’s eco-system on the whole, with poor choice and inside politics within the board not serving to their trigger both.

    The group that Shanaka led throughout their away collection in India some six months again had roughly identical bunch of gamers however what Sri Lanka had achieved efficiently is change their T20 gameplan, which is now full of aggression.

    Sri Lanka even had a woeful begin to the event, they have been thrashed by Afghanistan, however Shanaka feels that loss ‘happened for a good reason.’ But they made a surprising comeback with 5 successive wins within the event after getting overwhelmed by Afghanistan in its opening recreation.

    “We had serious discussions after that game. Each and every individual did well for us and that is how we became champions. The fielding improved a lot in the finals. We had some mistakes in the league stages. We were 100% today,” he mentioned.

  • Can’t take 45 balls to attain 45 runs: Shoaib Akhtar’s scathing criticism of Mohammad Rizwan after Asia Cup loss

    Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar criticised senior batters Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam after Pakistan’s loss within the closing of the Asia Cup in opposition to Sri Lanka.

    Mohammad Rizwan waits throughout a DRS name. (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSMohammad Rizwan dropped anchor within the closing and obtained out whereas attempting to speed upBabar Azam was dismissed after scoring simply 5 runsAkhtar criticised Pakistan for his or her catching as nicely

    Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has tore into the opening duo of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan for his or her respective performances within the Asia Cup closing, after the workforce have been totally crushed by Sri Lanka. Pakistan gave up their toss benefit within the closing match and didn’t chase down a goal of 171 runs regardless of having large hitters of their line-up.

    Akhtar took to YouTube to vent his frustrations and mentioned that dropping anchor on each ends in a T20I recreation made little sense for Pakistan within the Asia Cup.

    “I hope that we are not playing the wrong team every time we are out on the field. The question mark gets put on Rizwan because he has been unable to finish matches. He needs support around him. He can’t take 45 balls to score 45 runs, and that is going to be a problem,” Akhtar mentioned on his YouTube video.

    Pakistan have been rocked all through their batting line up, first by pacer Pramod Madushan after which by Wanindu Hasarnga. The duo picked up seven wickets between them crippling the Babar Azam-led facet. Akhtar praised Sri Lanka for his or her cricket and known as them an excellent nation.

    This mixture will not be working. Pakistan has to look into a number of issues. Fakhar, Iftikhar, Khushdil all must be appeared into. And Rizwan, 50 off 50 will not be going to work anymore. Doesn’t profit Pakistan.
    Hats off to Sri Lanka. What a workforce

    Full video: https://t.co/rYk3d01K65

    — Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 11, 2022

    “But I’ll tell you right now what a great nation Sri Lanka are. Look what they have been through over the last 6 months, but they managed to come out here and show the world that they are the best team of the world in the tournament,” he mentioned.

    “Pakistan bowling are leaking too many runs. Babar Azam has not scored runs throughout the tournament,” he additional vented within the video.

    Pakistan have now been drubbed within the knockout matches in two again to again tournaments, first within the 2021 T20 World Cup semi-final and now the Asia Cup. The workforce performed good cricket in Super 4 stage of the competitors, defeating India and Afghanistan in tight matches to get into the ultimate.

    — ENDS —

  • Sri Lanka beat Pakistan in Asia Cup ultimate to finish fairytale

    Sri Lanka waited till it was throughout, till the fireworks shot into the sky and till the golden confetti sparkled of their hair. A victory was ensured off the second ball of the final over, virtually even earlier than, on the fall of Mohammad Rizwan, however they waited till the final ball was bowled, stifling their pleasure and pleasure.

    At that second, the precise second when Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs to carry their sixth Asia Cup, half a dozen gamers clambered into the stands to take flags from the gang, sprinted across the stadium, waving them in glee. Up excessive, the teaching workers had been reducing unfastened — leaping to their toes, punching the air.

    The gamers launched all their feelings, got here dashing out in waves and danced and ran in circles, pulsing with adrenaline. They ran like kids — arms stretched broad, faces lit up with pleasure — operating with nowhere in thoughts. There was an excellent mayhem, a sense that each one of this was only a dream and never a slice of actuality.
    Only a fortnight in the past had they landed right here as outsiders. After the primary match, a shuddering defeat by the hands of Afghanistan, they had been written off. They scraped and sneaked previous opponents, clawed to remain in rivalry with the depth of a group that knew this opportunity wouldn’t come once more. So arduous has been their path. But they gathered an unstoppable momentum in the direction of the backend. Handing out successive thrashings to Pakistan, earlier than passing each take a look at they had been made to move by.

    C H A M P I O N S !

    Men’s Asia Cup Champions for the 6️⃣th time! 🏆#RoaringForGlory #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/t3RmkBan4t

    — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

    Compared to the nervy finishes they needed to cling onto, the ultimate was a stroll. There had been nervous moments, like a shoddy begin, a middle-order collapse, confusion when Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed had been retaliating, however that they had seen a lot worse that nothing daunted them. Not in any respect when Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan mixed for 22 runs, chasing 171. But catastrophe struck within the fourth over, when Pramod Madusan, that includes in simply his second T20 recreation, snuffed out Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman off successive deliveries. Babar, who had been enduring a tough match, simply guided a leg-side ball to the fine-leg fielder hugging the interior circle. A much less wristy batsman would have flayed it over midwicket, however Babar regarded to glide it. The subsequent ball didn’t scream a wicket both. But the in-between size confused Zaman and his late choice to push on the ball noticed him simply drag the ball onto the stumps.

    Srilanka successful second 🔥🏆#SrilankaCricket #PakistanCricket #AsiaCup2022Final #PAKvsSL pic.twitter.com/BGM7mh05WC

    — Anurag Maurya🇮🇳 (@ImAnuragMaurya_) September 11, 2022

    Sri Lanka had been emanating a relentless streak of vitality, attacking the stumps, ratcheting up the depth on the sphere, flinging their physique on the grass. The crowd, with drums and whistles in tow, heaving and swaying within the stands, transported Dubai right into a mini Colombo. But Pakistan had not but surrendered, they seldom do fold up with no battle. Not least when Mohammad Rizwan is round. He waged a lonely battle, soaked the stress and aggression, counterpunched and raised hops of a comeback. A comeback of epic, nay Pakistani proposition, it appeared earlier than they imploded in typical Pakistani trend. Four wickets they misplaced within the house of 19 balls, these of Ifthikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Mohammad Rizwan. This time, although, there was no scope for a comeback of epic scale.

    Take a bow, Sri Lanka! 🙌 🙌

    Men’s #AsiaCup Champions for the 6️⃣th time! 🏆#RoaringForGlory #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/9xf2sjlIBX

    — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

    The chief tormenter was, but once more, Wanindu Hasaranga. He ejected Rizwan, the most important and the one hope. After piling on the stress, he lured him into indiscretion with a tossed up ball. Rizwan sensed an opportunity — Pakistan required a run fee of practically 11 runs an over to win the sport — and he selected to slog-sweep. Few batsmen achieve slog-sweeping him as a result of he’s masterful at altering tempo and lengths. This one was quicker and barely fuller than Rizwan had anticipated, in addition to he needed to drag this ball from outdoors the off-stump. Invariably, he ended up slicing the ball within the air. The subsequent ball was pure magic, as his splendidly tossed up unsuitable’un ripped by Asif Ali’s expansive slog sweep. In a twinkle, they plummeted to 111/6 after which 125/9.

    Pramod Madushan bagged a 4-fer within the #AsiaCup ultimate!
    Definitely a spell to recollect! 🙌#RoaringForGlory #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/xtOn1ddpu2

    — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

    But the distinction was not Hasaranga alone. Or for that matter any particular person. There had been many on this match — from the marvellous captain Dasun Shanaka and reinvented Kusal Mendis to beginner Pramod Madushan to left-arm seamer and Dilshan Madhushanka. Or the dependable Pathum Nissanka. It was a victory of the virtues that make this group. Sri Lanka merely had extra drive and vitality. Losing the toss and requested to bat first didn’t daunt them, even if they’ve received all their 4 video games within the collection chasing on a floor the place eighteen of the final 21 video games had been received by groups batting first. They had been the higher fielders, leapt onto catches and aborted boundaries with a tigerish flourish.

    Earlier from his bat, later from ball..sensible efficiency by WOWnindu ! 👏👏#RoaringForGlory #SLvPAK pic.twitter.com/vW5Yzjmui5

    — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) September 11, 2022

    On the opposite hand, Pakistan spilled catches, let boundaries slip by them and collided with teammates. They endured top-order and middle-order collapses however they didn’t wilt. As has been the recurring theme, a hero would emerge out of nowhere. It was Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s flip this time to be the hero together with his unbeaten 71.

    Chamika Karunaratne revealed as a lot. “One and a half years ago, we were nowhere. Now we are a different team with youngsters. I feel so good. We promised to fight and show ourselves. There was a lot of hard work. Players pushed their limits. They pushed themselves every time,” he mentioned after the sport. Etched within the sands of Dubai is their story of sweat and tears of pleasure.

  • Would be nicer if we make lesser errors: Babar Azam rues dropped catches in Asia Cup Final loss

    Pakistan captain Babar Azam rued errors within the batting and fielding division after their loss in opposition to Sri Lanka within the Asia Cup Final.

    Babar Azam leaves after getting out in remaining. (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSBabar Azam talked concerning the errors made within the area and battingThe Pakistan captain referred to as Nawaz and Naseem positives from the tournamentWanindu Hasaranga ran by means of the Pakistan batting line-up

    Pakistan misplaced the finals of the Asia Cup by the hands of Sri Lanka in Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, 11 September. Pakistan fell 23 runs wanting the 171-run goal set by Dasun Shanaka’s males, failing to seize the toss benefit and batting second.

    Captain Babar Azam spoke about his group’s errors within the remaining match and stated that solely Mohammad Nawaz and Naseem Shah had been positives of their marketing campaign.

    “Congratulations to Sri Lanka for playing outstanding cricket. We dominated them for the first eight overs, but the partnership that Rajapaska got was amazing,” Babar broke down the match.

    “This was a true wicket and it is always nice playing in Dubai. We didn’t bat according to our potential. We started well, but we gave away 15-20 extra runs and couldn’t finish well,” he additional added on the place the match received away.

    “A lot of positives for us to take. In a final, the margin for mistakes is lesser. Our fielding wasn’t up to the mark and the batting couldn’t finish it off well. But Rizwan, Naseem and Nawaz were positives,” the participant stated on the Pakistan’s loss within the remaining.

    “Ups and downs will be there, but it would be nicer if we made lesser mistakes,” he concluded the submit match presentation.

    This match was additionally one in every of Babar’s uncommon failures the place he was not in a position to put up a single rating of substance all through the match. The Pakistan captain didn’t placed on a present as soon as once more, getting out to Pramod Madushan within the 4th over of the match. At that time, he had solely scored 5 runs.

    Pakistan will now hope to regroup and chalk out their points forward of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held later this 12 months in Australia. Pakistan performed the semi-finals of the final version, held within the UAE, the place the misplaced to eventual champions Australia.

    — ENDS —

  • Asia Cup 2022: Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah placed on tempo bowling spectacle in Final vs Sri Lanka

    Sri Lanka have been rocked again by the tempo of Pakistan bowlers within the remaining of the Asia Cup n Sunday, 11 September. The tempo duo of Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah rocked SL within the powerplay.

    Naseem Shah clear bowls Kusal Mendis in Asia Cup Final. (Courtesy: AP)

    HIGHLIGHTSPakistan decreased Sri Lanka to 42/3 on the finish of the powerplayHaris Rauf and Naseem Shah despatched the stumps flying within the remaining of the Asia CupThe Pakistan tempo duo swung the ball at fast tempo within the powerplay

    Pakistan pacers breathed hearth towards Sri Lanka within the remaining match of the Asia Cup 2022. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf bowled on the extra of 145 kmph to rattle the stumps of the Sri Lanka batters.

    The duo showcased the a lot talked about ability of Pakistan bowlers – to skill to swing the ball at a fast tempo. While Naseem swung the ball into the fitting hander, Haris Rauf was in a position to take it from the opposite finish.

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    Naseem struck gold within the very first over itself, going although the defence of in-form Kusal Mendis, who was bamboozled by the quantity of swing Naseem was in a position to extract within the Dubai pitch.

    How to start out a BIG remaining
    Naseem Shah exhibits us pic.twitter.com/NtGL1Ess0i

    — Emmad Hameed (@Emmad81) September 11, 2022

    On the opposite hand, Haris Rauf went by way of the gates of left hander Danushka Gunathilaka with an in swining ball, clocked at 151ks.

    Stumps everywhere once more – this time it was Haris Rauf #PAKvSL #AsiaCup2022Final pic.twitter.com/YSwIubUD5m

    — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) September 11, 2022

    Pakistan have been in a position to preserve Sri Lanka restricted to 42/3 on the finish of the powerplay, regardless of the Islanders exhibiting optimistic intent.

    Pakistan tempo bowling division has been plagued with accidents with the likes of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shahnawaz Dahani dominated out of the event because of accidents. However, Pakistan, in most events, have displayed good opening spells within the Asia Cup because of the uniquely gifted people that they possess.

    On the day, whereas Naseem was the primary one to strike on the coronary heart of Sri Lanka’s batting, Haris Rauf stole the present together with his exhausting lengths and change-ups. Rauf dismissed two of the highest three batters and would have gotten yet one more if the umpire’s name would have gone his approach towards Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

    Incidentally, Pakistan aspect have been in a position to enter the ultimate of the Asia Cup owing to Naseem’s Shah’s stellar efficiency towards Afghanistan. Shah turned on the afterburners within the remaining moments of the Pakistan innings and hit two sixes to take Babar Azam’s aspect within the remaining of the continental event.

    — ENDS —