With India crowned champions for the seventh time on Friday night, the 14th edition of the Asia Cup didn’t fail to disappoint with plenty of drama on the field.
With the competition done and dusted, we take a look at those players who looks set to have a bright future in the game.
BEST EMERGING PLAYER
SHAHEEN AFRIDI
It might have been a disappointing tournament for Pakistan but Shaheen Afridi can reflect back knowing he made the most of his opportunities.
He had already made headlines earlier in the year thanks to his exploits in the Under-19 World Cup and PSL, and followed that up by making a big impression in the UAE.
Given his ODI debut in the Super Four clash against Afghanistan, the 18-year-old showed no signs of nerves taking 2-38, although it could have been more had his team-mates been more clinical in catching. Took another two in the Bangladesh defeat including the prized wicket Mushfiqur Rahim to not only end the tournament with four wickets but glowing praise from his skipper Sarfraz Ahmed.
Shaheen Afridi got praise from Sarfraz Ahmed
KHALEEL AHMED (INDIA)
The left-arm pacer made his ODI debut in the tournament against Hong Kong and had the perfect start with three wickets. Was recalled for the Afghanistan match and claimed one wicket. The 20-year-old didn’t do any harm and looks certain to add to his ODI tally.
ANSHY RATH (HONG KONG)
The 20-year-old Hong Kong captain didn’t have the best of starts against Pakistan but in the India match, showcased his batting potential with a solid 73.
