‘Team for the Future for Sure’ Irfan Pathan Lauds Sri Lanka After Dasun Shanaka and Co Beat Pakistan To Set Up Asia Cup 2023 Final Against India
The former Indian fast bowler pointed out the fact that Sri Lanka have batters who can bowl and the team has possesses a long batting line-up. The Dasun Shanaka-led side almost beat India in the Super Four stage with youngster Dunith Wellalage putting in a sensational all-round effort.
Irfan Pathan lauded the Sri Lankan team after they beat Pakistan to set up the Asia Cup 2023 final against India. The Dasun Shanaka-led outfit overcame a top bowling effort, especially towards the end from Pakistan, who lost the game on the last ball. Charith Asalanka kept his cool to hit the winning runs off the final ball of the match. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the former India fast bowler wrote, "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." Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights Asia Cup 2023.
See Irfan Pathan's Tweet:
Sri Lanka in the last couple of games have played exceedingly well. They have pure batters who can bowl. Long batting line up. Team for the future for sure. #srilankacricket
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) September 14, 2023
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