2026 Women's Asia Cup Begins in UAE with Sri Lanka Defending and India Favored
The 2026 Women's Asia Cup, held in the UAE from August 28 to September 13, features eight teams including defending champions Sri Lanka and seven-time winners India. Sri Lanka aims to defend their title confidently, led by Harshitha Samarawickrama, while India, under Harmanpreet Kaur, is favored to win despite recent T20 inconsistencies. Former coach W.V. Raman highlighted India's potential and areas for improvement. Matches will be played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with teams divided into two groups.
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thehindu broke this story on 27 Aug, 02:04 am. Other outlets followed.