India face B’desh in semi-final

Sharjah, Dec 28: India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup after the final Group B match involving the latter team, and Sri Lanka was called off due to Covid-19 infection of two officials here on Tuesday. Ariful Islam (19) and Md Fahim (27) were unbeaten at the crease with Bangladesh at 130 for 4 in 32.4 overs when the players left the ground as the match was called off. “Asian Cricket Council and Emirates Cricket Board can confirm that the final Group B match of ACC Under 19 Asia Cup scheduled for play today has been called off,” Asian Cricket Council said in a statement. Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had already qualified for the semi-finals and the match was to decide the group winner and runners-up. The abandonment means Bangladesh will face India in one semi-final, while Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the other on Dec 30. (IANS)