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Former cricketer Madan Lal backed India as strong favourites to defend their Asia Cup title in Dubai, highlighting the importance of Kuldeep Yadav's inclusion and the rising challenge posed by Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka clinched the ODI series against Zimbabwe with a five-wicket victory in Harare. Pathum Nissanka's brilliant century, scoring 122 runs, and a crucial partnership with Charith Asalanka guided Sri Lanka to chase down Zimbabwe's total of 277-7. Nissanka's outstanding performance throughout the series earned him the player of the series award, marking Sri Lanka's second consecutive ODI series win.