Micky Arthur raved about Wanindu Hasaranga's excellence at length after he steered Sri Lanka to the Asia Cup, claiming the all-rounder had sky-high confidence and loved to have the limelight shining on him. The former coach also briefly commented on the cricketer's role with the bat in the final.

Saqlain Mushtaq did not hold back praise when crediting Sri Lanka for their Asia Cup triumph, stating the Pakistan team was beaten in both innings of the game. He went on to analyse the batting approaches of the top three before handing it to Bhanuka Rajapaksa for his incredible knock.

An unfortunate incident occurred during the Asia Cup clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday when Asif Ali raised his bat at Fareed Ahmad indicating violence amidst rising tensions in the match. The batter had played a crucial cameo but was dismissed by a clever delivery from Ahmad.

Sri Lanka powered through to victory against India with yet another clinical run chase to cement the top spot while pretty much ending India's hopes of winning an eighth title. A lethal opening partnership was followed by a brilliant cameo in the death by Dasun Shanka to help them come out on top.