Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the final of the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to lift their sixth title and cap off an incredible tournament. The Lankans rode on a terrific all-round performance from Wanindu Hasaranga and a brilliant knock from Bhanuka Rajapaksa to shatter Pakistan's hopes of lifting the prestigious trophy.

'I'm not the guy who will lie': Wasim Akram reveals he was attacked online for critcising Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday evening (September 11). Locking horns in the marquee clash, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, Sri Lanka did the unthinkable by defending a score at the venue -- which is favourable for teams batting second -- to beat Babar Azam & Co.

I let my team down: Pakistan star blames himself as Babar Azam & Co. lose to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently one-upped his opening partner and skipper Babar Azam to consolidate his position at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Men's T20I ranking, pushing his teammate down to second place.

Mohammad Rizwan displaces Babar Azam as the No.1 ranked batsman in T20I format

Cricket matches between India and Pakistan are some of the most high-octane affairs in the international cricket circuit. The animosity that exists between the two neighbouring nations makes their matches all more intense and riveting.

Asia Cup 2022: Mohammad Rizwan's brilliant knock helps Pakistan beat India by five wickets in Super 4 clash

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is set to undergo a precautionary MRI scan after sustaining a strain in his right leg during the five-wicket win over arch-rivals India in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup here.

Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan to undergo MRI scan after suffering leg strain against India

Pakistan have been trudging through their Asia Cup campaign in the absence of their marquee bowler, Shaheen Afridi. The team's wicketkeeper, Mohammad Rizwan, offered his take on Afridi's absence and whether the Men in Green had a bowler who was worthy to replace Afridi.

Mohammad Rizwan admits no one in the Pakistani bowling attack can fill Shaheen Afridi's shoes

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan recently offered fans some insight into the environment and mindsets that his team carry into matches against India as the arch-nemeses prepare to lock horns with each other for the second time in the Asia Cup on Sunday.

'Always a pressure game': Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan on facing India in Asia Cup 2022 yet again

With his most recent Asia Cup outing, in which he showed glimpses of his old self, Virat Kohli made his way into the T20I record books as he became the player with the highest average in the shortest format of the game.

Virat Kohli bags impressive T20I record following inspiring performance against Hong Kong in Asia Cup

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other, post the 2021 T20 World Cup clash, in the Asia Cup 2022 match on Sunday (August 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Indian fan tells Hasan Ali 'you've huge fan-following in India', pacer wins hearts with epic reply - WATCH

Pakistan were dealt a huge blow when Shaheen Afridi injured himself during the first Test versus Sri Lanka last month. The left-arm pacer suffered a knee injury and, hence, has been ruled out of the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022 edition, set to get underway on August 27 in the UAE.

Why has injured Shaheen Afridi travelled to UAE with Pak team for Asia Cup? PCB spokesperson reveals

After beating India for the first time in a World Cup clash during the 2021 T20 showpiece event last year, Pakistan will face Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue when both sides meet in the forthcoming Asia Cup.

'We only care about those 2-3 games vs India' - Former Pak pacer slams Babar & Co. ahead of Asia Cup

The cricketing fans are eagerly waiting for the commencement of the Asia Cup, which will be held in the UAE from August 27-September 11. The forthcoming mega event in Asia will be held in the shortest format of the game and will see India and Pakistan face each other at least twice and are most likely to also clash in the final.

Asia Cup: Ex-Pakistan captain feels Babar Azam & Co. better placed than India, points out Men in Blue's flaws

Babar Azam-led Pakistan were thrashed by Sri Lanka, by 246 runs, as the two-match Test series between the Asian giants ended in a 1-1 stalemate in the Island nation.

'Behave like a human being' - Shahid Afridi on 'city biases' in Pakistan team selection

Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in their challenging 342-run chase in the first Test at Galle International Stadium, Galle on Wednesday (July 22). The Babar Azam-led side had conceded a slender four-run lead to the Dimuth Karunaratne-led Islanders and had a stiff task to chase 342, however, they rode on vital knocks from Babar, Md Rizwan and opener Abdullah Shafique's 160 not out to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

Haven't interfered in team selections, even though I can, says Ramiz Raja after Pakistan's win over SL

Babar Azam-led Pakistan completed their second-most successful run-chase in the purest format when they defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets after chasing down a stiff 342 during Day 5 of the Galle Test, on Wednesday (July 20).

Shafique becomes 1st batter to script new world record during Pakistan's historic Test run-chase vs SL

Babar Azam-led Pakistan rode on opener Abdullah Shafique's majestic 160 not out to complete their second-highest run-chase as visitors beat Sri Lanka by four wickets on Day 5 of the first Test in Galle on Wednesday (July 20).

Abdullah Shafique's 160* propels Pakistan to their 2nd-highest run-chase, beat Sri Lanka in Galle Test

Among the cricket fans, all eyes are on the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022, which will be held in Sri Lanka, followed by the T20 World Cup, set to be held in Australia in October-November.

'India is a good team, but....' - Rashid Latif makes big statement on Men in Blue's rivalry with Pakistan

The Pakistan-West Indies ODI series is making news worldwide. While Babar Azam has been generating eyeballs for his splendid form with the bat, the 27-year-old made heads turn in the second and penultimate ODI for various reasons.

WATCH: Pakistan penalised 5 runs after Babar Azam guilty of 'illegal fielding' in 2nd ODI vs West Indies

Pakistan and West Indies will square off with each other in the series opener of the three-match ODI series on Wednesday (July 08). For the unversed, this series is a part of the Windies' white-ball tour of Pakistan in December 2021, when the three ODIs got postponed after the T20Is saw the visitors lose 3-0.

Pak vs WI: When and where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st ODI - IST time and streaming details

Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan recently recalled the time when he met Indian superstar Virat Kohli during the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year. India and Pakistan had locked horns in the group stages of the tournament where Babar Azam-led Men in Green thumped Kohli & Co.

There was love and affection when we met Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, says Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan has heaped praise on Indian stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara after playing with him for Sussex in county cricket. Rizwan revealed he has a cordial relationship on and off the field with Pujara and never misses a chance to tease him in the dressing room.

'He is a loving guy': Pakistan star Mohammad Rizwan lauds Cheteshwar Pujara after playing together for Sussex

India`s Test batter Cheteshwar Pujara and Pakistan`s wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan made their Sussex debut for the game against Derbyshire in the County Championships on Thursday.

India's Cheteshwar Pujara and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan make Sussex debut together

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since early 2013. Due to the political tension between the neighbouring countries, both sides continue to meet each other only in multi-nation or ICC events.

PCB chairman Ramiz Raja pins hopes of bilateral series between India-Pakistan in 2024-25

After a riveting three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia, the action now moves onto the limited-overs as Babar Azam-led hosts face Aaron Finch's Men in Yellow in the series opener of the three ODIs on Tuesday (March 29).

PakvsAus: When and where to watch Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI - IST time and streaming details

mohammad-rizwan

Mohammad Rizwan, News on Mohammad Rizwan, stories on Mohammad Rizwan, articles on Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Rizwan stories at Wion, Mohammad Rizwan news, Mohammad Rizwan latest news

mohammad rizwan