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    "title": "U19 Asia Cup: Group B Matches Abandoned Due To COVID; India To Face Bangladesh In Semi-Finals",
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    "excerpt": "India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup after the final Group B match involving the latter team, and Sri Lanka was called off due to Covid-19 infection of two officials here",
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    "editor1": "<p>India will face Bangladesh in the semi-finals of the U-19 Asia Cup after the final Group B match involving the latter team, and Sri Lanka was called off due to Covid-19 infection of two officials here on Tuesday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Ariful Islam (19) and Md Fahim (27) were unbeaten at the crease with Bangladesh at 130 for 4 in 32.4 overs when the players left the ground as the match was called off.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;Asian Cricket Council and Emirates Cricket Board can confirm that the final Group B match of ACC Under 19 Asia Cup scheduled for play today has been called off,&quot; Asian Cricket Council said in a statement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&quot;It is confirmed that two Officials have tested positive for Covid-19. The Officials are currently safe and being treated in accordance with tournament protocols. All personnel associated with this match are undergoing testing protocols and isolating until results are returned,&quot; it added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka had already qualified for the semi-finals and the match was to decide the group winner and runners-up.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong> <a href=\"  https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/australia-vs-england-ashes\">Ashes 2021-22 - England vs Australia Schedule and Squads<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>The abandonment means Bangladesh, whose net run-rate has improved, will face India in one semi-final, while Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in the other on December 30. The final will be held on December 31 in Dubai.<\/p>\r\n",
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