Sri Lanka Asia Cup
Sri Lanka Asia Cup
The first Asia cup was held in 1984 in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates where the council's offices were based until 1995. India boycotted the 1986 tournament due to strained cricketing relations with Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka has played the most Asia Cups followed by India and Pakistan who have played 13 each.
India, with seven titles six ODI and one T20, is the most successful team in the tournament. Sri Lanka is the second most successful team, with five. Sri Lanka has played the most Asia Cups followed by India and Pakistan who have played 13 each.
The twelfth edition was held in Dhaka and Fatullah, Bangladesh from 25 February to 8 March 2014. The tournament consisted of five teams with Afghanistan in it for the first time since its inception in 1984. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final to win the Asia Cup for the fifth time. Lahiru Thirimanne was adjudged the Player of the tournament scoring 279 runs.
Sri Lanka Squad: Angelo Mathews (c), Akila Dananjaya, Amila Aponso, Shehan Jayasuriya, Dasun Shanaka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dilruwan Perera, Dushmantha Chameera, Kasun Rajitha, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Lasith Malinga, Niroshan Dickwella, Suranga Lakmal, Thisara Perera, Upul Tharanga