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Such a schedule could have potentially led to player fatigue and an increased risk of injuries, particularly right before the all-important ICC Cricket World Cup," added Shah.

Batting at number three, Mendis then put Sri Lanka on course for a 300 plus total with a near flawless effort comprising six boundaries and three sixes.

KL Rahul has cleared all the fitness tests and he is ready to participate in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup

Super Four games and the final of the Asia Cup are likely to be shifted from Colombo to the deep southern district of Hambantota

Afghanistan not only find themselves in a must-win situation after the loss to Bangladesh but they also need a victory with a massive margin to finish in the top two of Group B

India qualified for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup after beating Nepal by 10 wickets under the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-interrupted match

When you come to watch sport don't indulge in political sloganeering. If you are shouting anti-India slogans and Kashmir slogans you can't expect me to keep quiet, said Gambhir

BCCI President Roger Binny and Vice-President Rajeev Shukla arrived at Punjab's Amritsar airport as they embark on a visit to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 on Monday

From Group A, Pakistan have already qualified to the Super Four with 3 points, and India have one point from the washed-out game against their arch-rivals on Saturday

Nepal, who lost to Pakistan by 238 runs in the tournament opener, would be eager to mask their lack of cricketing pedigree with their enthusiasm.

BCCI has not said anything officially on this matter so far, but there are reports all over social media that Bumrah is returning home for a few days

Bangladesh posted 334 for 5 in their allotted 50 overs after opting to bat with Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz hitting centuries and then bowled Afghanistan out for 245 in 44.3 overs for a big win

Five Super Four matches and the final have been scheduled in Colombo from September 9 onward

The ACC is planning to involve more teams in the Asia Cup, so at present discussion are underway. More details about this are yet to be disclosed.

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag also shared a hilarious post making a joke of the situation.

Selectors are likely to prefer KL Rahul, especially with India's openers struggling to provide strong starts.

The rain has not stopped in Pallekele since Yesterday and the weather forecast suggested that it will continue on Monday.

Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) revived India's innings with a 138-run stand off 141 balls after losing the first four wickets for 66 runs.

Shaheen Afridi was the wrecker-in-chief as he dismantled India's top order and took the wickets of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja

There were fans – the flag-waving, cheering, applauding kind. But not in numbers that often electrify the venue, despite India batting first