In a resounding display of skill and dominance, India clinched the Asia Cup 2023 title with a comprehensive 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, thanks to standout performances by Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. Siraj, in particular, stole the limelight with a devastating fast bowling spell that yielded six wickets, while Pandya and Bumrah contributed three and one wicket, respectively. Sri Lanka found themselves all out for a mere 50 runs, a feat that prompted legendary Indian cricket opener Sunil Gavaskar to draw a noteworthy comparison with Pakistan, highlighting the prowess of India’s current fast bowling arsenal.

“Honestly, I can’t recall when we had something like that. But it just tells you the quality of the new ball attack that India possesses. A lot of times, people talk about Pakistan’s new ball attack. But I think this Indian new ball attack, with Bumrah coming back. Bumrah might not have got the wickets, but he kept the pressure on. Don’t forget, we have someone like Mohammed Shami, who is not playing in the XI. So it just tells you the reserve India has, as far as pace bowling is concerned,�Gavaskar emphasized.