Asia Cup 2018: Russel Arnold Gets Trolled After Terming Sri Lanka as Favourites

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Russel Arnold has been trolled severely on his Twitter handle after he predicted Sri Lanka to win the upcoming Asia Cup 2018 which is slated to be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 15^th September.

Of course, Sri Lanka has been quite brilliant in the Asia Cup campaign and has won five titles so far. But failed to dictate terms in the long run.

However, given their recent performances especially in the 50 overs format, the Islanders won’t start as the favourites under any stress of imagination.

So, without a doubt, they have some very good players in their ranks. However, their overall combination is not up to the level of the two other major teams India and Pakistan.

Additionally, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have also performed in the limited-overs format admirably in the recent past.

Sri Lanka … Sri Lanka … Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka ???? https://t.co/CgwCv965yW

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) September 8, 2018

Afghanistan has made giant strides in international cricket. But on the other hand, Bangladesh has also beaten several top teams in the last few years.

Some of the cricket fans came lashing down at Arnold and said that even Bangladesh and Afghanistan have better teams than Sri Lanka.

Furthermore, the opening match of the tournament will be played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh on 15^th September in Dubai.

In addition, Pakistan will meet Hong Kong in the second match of the competition. Meanwhile, the biggest game of the tournament will be held between India-Pakistan on 19^th September.

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Asia Cup 2018: Here are some of the trolls after Russel Arnold calls Sri Lanka as favourites –

Even if you say Sri lanka 100 times they are not gonna make it to the final.
Even Afghanistan is stronger than them.#AsiaCup

— Chetan Kumar Meena (@chetanmeena6791) September 8, 2018

Match fixers ??
Your tweet is as confusing as Sri lankan team batting lineup. ?

— Chetan Kumar Meena (@chetanmeena6791) September 8, 2018

İs that a joke mate?

— Abdur Rahman Mohideen (@MohideenAlimKK) September 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/Sumit991005/status/1038430431597682688

It’s cricket not history channel ?

— ANUSH | ETH ? (@aefotograph) September 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/father_second/status/1038382533107310593

https://twitter.com/Childrenoftruth/status/1038395642811273216

Seriously dood???How can u think about that when you have the best asian team bangladesh????#AsiaCup

— Mohamed Nahyaan (@MohdNahyaan) September 8, 2018

https://twitter.com/indiangoogli/status/1038446097881092096

How overconfident he has your team has no chance in asia cup #AsiaCup

— Prasad Acharya (@prasada1297) September 8, 2018