Preview

West Indies have been distinctly underwhelming in the first two matches of the series and they must adapt to the tough conditions in Grenada if they are to avoid handing Australia an unbeatable 3-0 series lead

Ajantha Mendis happens to be a major part of Sri Lanka's gameplan, not just with his mystical bowling, but also because he seems to have taken focus off most of the other bowlers

Cricinfo previews the Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka

The final league clash in the Asia Cup has, much to the disappointment of the home side, been reduced to a dead rubber. India sealed a spot in the final with by chasing 309 against Sri Lanka ease and shut Pakistan out the tournament

West Indies have been distinctly underwhelming in the first two matches of the series and they must adapt to the tough conditions in Grenada if they are to avoid handing Australia an unbeatable 3-0 series lead

Instead of a dress rehearsal for the final, the contest against Sri Lanka becomes India's chance to seal outright a place in the final

Cricinfo previews the Asia Cup Super Four clash between Pakistan and India

New Zealand can't quite begin their long journey home yet, and with the taste of victory champagne still fresh following the series victory at Lord's on Saturday they now have two ODIs in Aberdeen, the first of which is against Ireland

Cricinfo previews the Asia Cup Super Four clash between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh

Cricinfo previews the Asia Cup Super Four clash between Pakistan and Sri Lanka

West Indies have been distinctly underwhelming in the first two matches of the series and they must adapt to the tough conditions in Grenada if they are to avoid handing Australia an unbeatable 3-0 series lead

Cricinfo previews the Asia Cup clash between Bangladesh and India

Cricinfo previews the fifth and final ODI between England and New Zealand at Lord's

After a comprehensive victory in the first ODI, Australia are looking strong ahead of the second match against West Indies in Grenada

Sri Lanka take on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the final Group A encounter in Lahore, a match that matters little in the context of the tournament, unless UAE can pull off a highly improbable upset

Cricinfo previews the Group B Asia Cup clash between Pakistan and India

Cricinfo previews the Group B match between India and Hong Kong in Karachi

Cricinfo previews the Group A match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Lahore

Cricinfo previews the fourth ODI between England and New Zealand at The Oval

There could not have been a worse time - literally and figuratively - to play the ninth edition of the Asia Cup, a concept that is much abused, not always without merit