Asia Cup: SL ready for India challenge

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka on Monday said India’s IPL experience and winning mindset makes them a challenging team to face as his side targets a place in the Asia Cup final. The island nation won their opening Super Four match and know another victory against Rohit Sharma’s India in Dubai on Tuesday will edge them closer to a shot at the title. Sri Lanka saw off Afghanistan on Saturday while India lost to arch-rivals Pakistan to start the Super Four round. They desperately need a win to stay in the race for the final on Sunday.India arrived without spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel due to injuries. Ravindra Jadeja, an all-rounder who bowls left-arm spin, picked up a knee injury during the tournament.It doesn’t matter who comes from the Indian side. They come with a lot of experience playing IPL games and around the world, Shanaka told reporters.”Their body language and mindset is to beat any of the countries at the international stage. Likewise we are well prepared and looking forward to it.India are defending their Asia Cup title won in 2018 when the tournament used the 50-over format, but their last ICC title came in the 2013 Champions Trophy.