Cricket's 2008 Asia Cup (also called STAR Cricket Asia Cup) took place in Pakistan in June 2008. The six teams which took part in the tournament were Bangladesh, India, Hong Kong, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the UAE. This was the first Asia Cup hosted by Pakistan; previously political tensions between India and Pakistan did not permit Pakistan to host the event. It was broadcast in India by Star Cricket and ESPN and in Pakistan by Geo Super. Sri Lanka won the final against India by 100 runs.
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