There was a bit of criticism for the Asian Cricket Council's decision to deploy a Reserve Day for India's Super 4 match of the 2023 Asia Cup against Pakistan. But that furore was uncalled for. Thank goodness there was an extra day.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) faced significant backlash over its decision to schedule a reserve day for the Super Fours match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023. Critics argued that the move was inconsistent and unfair to other teams participating in the tournament. The controversy arose when the ACC announced a reserve day for the India-Pakistan match, but not for any of the other Super Four matches.

Despite the controversy, the match between India and Pakistan did indeed go into the reserve day due to inclement weather.

Meanwhile, India also qualified for the final of Asia Cup 2023 after winning a low-scoring affair in Colombo against Sri Lanka.

India have ticked quite a few boxes, especially after the fine returns of Jasprit Bumrah and KL Rahul from injuries.

Are they now a favourite to win the ODI World Cup? In the latest episode of the Sledging Room podcast, Akshay Ramesh and Saurabh Kumar join Rajarshi Gupta to discuss the Asia Cup showing of Team India so far.

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