Gear up for raining fours and sixes as Asia Cup 2022 starts today

The season of raining fours and sixes has arrived in the heat of the Arabian desert as the 2022 Asia Cup starts from today in Dubai.

In view of the World Cup scheduled in Australia in October this year, Asia Cricket Council (ACC) decided to hold a T20 format competition as it will allow teams to be prepared for the mega event.

The Arabian country is in the grip of the extreme heat these days. Although the wind blows in the evening and the intensity decreases at night due to fug, the cricketers may have to go through a double test.

In the tournament opener, Sri Lanka will play Afghanistan. Both the teams have aggressive batters and talented all-rounders, while the spinners can also play magic with good line and length on a batting friendly pitch.

The sides have only met once in this format back in 2016 World Cup where Sri Lanka easily bagged a win. Afghanistan today will play their 100th match and would have a chance to make it memorable.

Most of the players of Sri Lanka, led by Dasum Shanaka have recovered their form in the domestic T20 tournament. Pathum Nissanka, Dhanushaka Gunathilaka, Charith AsalankaKusal Mendis, Banuka Rajapaksha - all have ability to bat aggressively.

Wanindu Hasaranga has the potential to perform in both departments while UAE conditions will be favorable for Mahesh Theekshana.

Meanwhile, Hazratullah Zazai, Rahmanullah Garbaz and Najeebullah Zadran are the key batters for Afghanistan. Skipper Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan have proved their usefulness with bat and ball many times

Mujeeb-ur-Rahman is also considered as one of the dangerous spinners, pacers like Naveen ul Haq and Fareed Ahmed are available.

On the other hand, fans' excitement has increased before the high voltage match between India and Pakistan. 

Every Pakistani and Indian expatriate in the UAE wishes to have the opportunity to sit at the Dubai Cricket Stadium and watch the thrilling match between the arch-rivals, but this is not possible, so stay at home with family or friends.

For the strict security arrangements, the police have also tightened their belts. The Men in Green did net practice in the flood lights after the gym session at the hotel. where 

Not only in the two neighboring countries but also in the whole world, there is great enthusiasm among cricket fans for this clash.