Hi there! Welcome to Episode 147 of Never on the Backfoot Podcast. The economic crisis has formed the backdrop for much of Sri Lanka's Asia Cup campaign. But their brand of cricket and some landmark wins like the ODI series triumph over Australia at home and now the Asia Cup title have come as a balm. For people desperately seeking solace through sporting glory, yesterday was a night to remember. Sri Lanka were not among the favourites at the start of the Asia Cup, and lost by a big margin on the opening night to Afghanistan. But they bounced back in style, winning five matches in a row to take home the trophy and scripted a typical underdog victory. On the podcast, we have Ricky Simms to discuss Sri Lanka's campaign and major takeaways in what was a fantastic episode! The podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor and a lot of other platforms and spread the word. Do check out @neveronthebackfoot on Instagram and @neverontheback1 for the latest facts, trivia, quizzes, and terminology for more. 🌻