India have opted to rest senior fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Shivam Dube against Sri Lanka in their final Super-Four clash of the 2025 Asia Cup on Friday. The Men in Blue have picked Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh in their place, deepening their bowling reserves with a slight cut on the batting side.

Bumrah’s rest was expected. India have already qualified for Sunday’s final against Pakistan and this match is only a formality, as even Sri Lanka don’t have a chance to reach the summit clash.

“We just want to continue doing what we have been doing," captain Suryakumar Yadav said after the toss, which he lost, and where his team was asked to bat first.

“We were actually looking to bat first. Good atmosphere, good game and we are looking forward to it. It is part of the game

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