India cautioned for slow over rate

Match Referee Mike Proctor noted that the over rate of the Indians was "quite tardy" and insisted on the need to work on this aspect.

Match Referee Mike Proctor on Tuesday cautioned India for its poor over rate following its pulsating victory over hosts Sri Lanka in the Super League encounter of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.

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Proctor noted that the over rate of the Indians was "quite tardy" and insisted on the need to work on this aspect.

Indian coach John Wright assured the Match Referee that the team would be careful that the over rate does not become an issue in the final on Sunday.

India today registered a four-run victory over Sri Lanka to storm into the final and set a date with the hosts.