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Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya lauded Abhishek Sharma’s fearless batting and Pathum Nissanka’s valiant century but raised concerns over “grey areas” in cricket laws after a controversial Super Over call. A caught-behind decision, later overturned, nullified a clear run-out, with the rule deeming the ball dead. Jayasuriya urged a review of such loopholes in the laws.

India had an injury scare as Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma left the field during the Sri Lanka clash, but bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed both suffered only cramps. While Hardik will be reassessed before the Pakistan final, Abhishek is fit. Morkel admitted India haven’t played a “complete game” yet and stressed sharper execution across departments.

In a dramatic Asia Cup Super Over, Sri Lanka's Dasun Shanaka survived a clear run-out due to a cricket law technicality. After being given out caught behind, which he reviewed, Shanaka was run out while the ball was deemed "dead" by the umpire's initial decision. DRS overturned the caught-behind, but Law 20 protected him, baffling players.