Asia Cup 2023
India celebrates World Cup 'booster shot' after SL 'battered'
"Siraj's dream spell ended India's five-year title drought," The Times of India wrote
Shoaib praises ‘dangerous’ India after Asia Cup triumph
India started the Asia Cup as underdogs, Shoaib Akhtar said, but their transformation during the campaign has now convinced him that “they could be the most dangerous side in the World Cup”
Crushing India loss a 'wake-up call', says Silverwood
"Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters.
Siraj sets up India’s 8th Asia Cup crown
Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India’s rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they clinched their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday.
It’s like a dream, says Siraj
India kept their best reserved, or, Sri Lanka their worst, for Sunday’s one-sided final of the Asia Cup, a tournament played as a prelude to the World Cup in India next month.
'Unsung heroes': $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff
All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-hit Asia Cup running were promised a $50,000 shared bonus by organisers on Sunday.
India crush Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Asia Cup final
Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India's rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they clinched their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday.
Siraj bags six as India dismiss Sri Lanka for 50 in Asia Cup final
Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj claimed six wickets including four in one over, as India skittled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.
Injured Naseem doubtful for Pakistan's early World Cup matches
Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah could miss their early Cricket World Cup matches in India next month having injured his bowling shoulder at the Asia Cup.
Shakib emphasises on teamwork to end on a high
Bangladesh’s Asia Cup hopes have already been dashed but with a host of starters unavailable, the Tigers will be keen on trying some new combinations to finish their campaign on a high against India in Colombo today.
Sri Lanka pip Pakistan to make Asia Cup final v India
The Super Four contest between the tournament co-hosts had effectively become a semi-finals after both lost to India.
Rizwan propels Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 86 to steer Pakistan to 252-7 against Sri Lanka after rain reduced their crucial Asia Cup contest to 42-overs-a-side on Thursday in Colombo.
SL set up India final
Kusal Mendis’ 91 and an unbeaten 49 by Charith Asalanka helped Sri Lanka edged out Pakistan by two wickets in a last-ball thriller of the Asia Cup yesterday to set up a final clash with India.
Pakistan opt to bat in 45-over game against Sri Lanka
Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat in a 45-over-a-side contest in their Asia Cup Super Four game against Sri Lanka in Colombo today.
Rain delays toss in Sri Lanka-Pakistan Asia Cup clash
Rain delayed the toss of the winner-takes-all Super Four clash at the Asia Cup between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.
Pakistan make five changes for Sri Lanka clash
Babar Azam's side need to defeat Sri Lanka to book a place at this year's Asia Cup decider against India, while Sri Lanka only need to avoid defeat to advance
Statbox: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Four encounter at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. It is a must-win affair for both sides, with the forecast of rain looming large. If rain washes out the match, Sri Lanka will qualify for the grand finale. Here are a few stats to show where the teams stand in head-to-head contests.
Pakistan look to match-winner Zaman against SL
Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a "fantastic opportunity" for up-and-coming talent.