ACC announces $50,000 reward for groundstaff in Sri Lanka for tireless efforts in Asia Cup 2023

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has decided to reward Cricket Sri Lanka (CSL) and its ground staff for their tireless efforts during the Asia Cup 2023. The ACC announced $50,000 for the groundstaff as they helped the tournament to be a success story despite heavy rain wreaking havoc throughout the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Cup. The Asia Cup 2023 has been continually halted by rain even in the final on Sunday, September 17 as India would later run riot with ball after Mohammed Siraj’s match-winning spell.

ACC rewards SLC

“Big Shoutout to the Unsung Heroes of Cricket! The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are proud to announce well-deserved prize money of USD 50,000 for the dedicated curators and groundsmen at Colombo and Kandy.

“Their unwavering commitment and hard work made the Asia Cup 2023 an unforgettable spectacle. From pitch perfection to lush outfields, they ensured the stage was set for thrilling cricket action. This recognition highlights the critical role these individuals play in cricket's success. Let's celebrate and honour their yeoman services!” he added,” ACC Chairman Jay Shah wrote on his X handle.

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India clinch Asia Cup 2023

India’s Mohammed Siraj wreaked havoc in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 on Sunday, September 17 as they beat co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final. The 10-wicket win saw the Men in Blue clinch their seventh Asia Cup title as they build momentum for the upcoming ODI World Cup in their own backyard. Siraj, having scalped six wickets registered third-best bowling figures for India in the ODI format as he dismantled the opposition at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This is also India’s eighth Asia Cup title overall having also won the T20 version in 2016.

Siraj runs riot

In a contest that lasted for little over three hours, Siraj was seen in sublime form as he wreaked havoc with four wickets in the fourth over of the Sri Lanka innings. Sri Lanka who initially decided to bat first had only two batters with double-digit scores while five players were dismissed for a duck. The entire team was bowled out for 50 as they recorded their lowest total in the Asia Cup.

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