A senior Sri Lanka Meteorological Department official has given the Asia Cup organisers, battling rain woes, some hope that the enterprise finish of the event might witness higher enjoying circumstances. Athula Karunanayake, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department director-general, advised PTI TV on Wednesday that as per the prediction, the climate will likely be extra conducive for cricket after September 9. India will tackle Pakistan within the Super Four match on September 10 at Colombo, whereas Rohit Sharma’s facet will conflict with Sri Lanka on the identical venue on September 12 after which towards Bangladesh on September 15. The closing is slated for September 17.

“During this time of the year, which is the end of the southwest monsoon period, the southwestern part of Sri Lanka receives more rainfall. In the last two weeks, we witnessed more rain in the western province. The western province could receive a bit of rain, but after September 9, it would be sunny and cloudy but with very little rain.

“In the approaching week, the western province might get a couple of showers however by September 17, the day the Asia Cup closing will likely be performed, rains are anticipated to subside,” said Karunanayake.

The Asia Cup match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at Pallekele on September 2 was abandoned with Pakistan, after dismissing Rohit Sharma’s team for 266, unable to bat due to incessant rain.

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