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The Asia Cup gets underway in the UAE on August 27 in a Twenty20 format with Sri Lanka crossing swords with Afghanistan in Dubai. That’s a prelude to a high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan the following day. More thrilling games are expected as Bangladesh try to steal a march over the famed rivals in the subcontinent. Hong Kong, which won the qualifiers in Muscat, will be the sixth team.

Read Special Report: Your guide to Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE