SL threat to India: Akram
Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram reckons Sri Lanka will be a major threat to India’s bid to win a fourth Asia Cup title.
India are one win away from making it to the finals of the STAR Cricket Asia Cup and on current form are expected to reach there easily.
Sri Lanka, who were termed the dark horses prior to the start of the tournament, have already reached the finals with a 100 per cent win record and are looking good to even upset the favourites, especially with Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara in sublime form. Read more
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