War of words sets up feisty do or die contest between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Updated On: 01 September, 2022 04:19 PM IST | Dubai | IANS
Sri Lanka captain Shanaka had taken a jibe at Bangladesh`s bowling attack, calling them an "easier opponent" as compared to Afghanistan. That led to Bangladesh`s team director to belittle Sri Lanka`s lineup eventually causing Sri Lanka legend Jayawardene to issue a call to arms and show the Bangladesh team just how good the current Lankan team is
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Bangladesh`s Mosaddek Hossain celebrates with teammates after dismissing Hazratullah Zazai (not pictured) during the Asia Cup match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Pic/ AFP
2018 Asia Cup runners-up Bangladesh and five-time champions Sri Lanka find themselves in a do-or-die Group B clash in the 2022 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday.
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka suffered defeats against Afghanistan, who are already into Super Four stage and now, sparks have started to fly between the two teams ahead of a virtual knockout match in Asia Cup 2022.
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