India opt to field against Sri Lanka

KARACHI: India won the toss and decided to field first in the final of Asia Cup 2008 against Sri Lanka at National Stadium here.India made a change in the team that played against Sri Lanka in the Super-Four match by including batsman Robin Othapa in place of fast bowler Praveen Kumar.Sri Lanka skipped Dilhara Fernando and Veera Ratnay and included Ajanta Mendis and Chaminda Vaas.Strict security arrangements have been made in and around the National Stadium for the final.