{"id":184959,"date":"2023-09-15T07:26:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:26:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/?p=184959"},"modified":"2023-09-15T07:26:03","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T07:26:03","slug":"asia-cup-team-for-the-future-irfan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiansapidnews.com\/sport\/asia-cup-team-for-the-future-irfan\/","title":{"rendered":"Asia Cup: Team for the future: Irfan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following Sri Lanka&rsquo;s win over Pakistan in the Super 4 clash of the ongoing Asia Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed the Lankan side, calling it a team for the future.<\/p>\n<p><span>Charith Asalanka hammered an unbeaten 49 off 47 to guide Lanka to thrilling two-wicket win over Pakistan and seal a final date with India. The two sides will face off at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday in the Asia Cup final. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Lauding Sri Lanka&rsquo;s win over the strong Pakistan side, former Indian cricketer Pathan tweeted on X, &ldquo;Sri Lanka in the last couple of games have played exceedingly well. They have pure batters who can bowl. Long batting lineup. Team for the future for sure. #srilankacricket.&rdquo;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Asia Cup 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Many pegged this Asia Cup as an India vs Pakistan final. But Sri Lanka once again proved that they&rsquo;re not a side to be written off. After winning the Asia Cup last year, Lanka enjoyed a strong run in the ongoing edition. The Dasun Shanak-led side remained unbeaten in the group stage and lost only to India in the Super 4 stage. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rediff.com\/cricket\/report\/asia-cup-team-for-the-future-irfan-pathan-lauds-sri-lanka\/20230915.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following Sri Lanka&rsquo;s win over Pakistan in the Super 4 clash of the ongoing Asia Cup, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed the Lankan side, calling it a team for the future. 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