India (51/0) crowned champions of Asia Cup 2023 after crushing Sri Lanka (50) by 10 wickets

[stevewittry]

He was our frontline pacer that night

How did he manage to have Jayasurya out stumped if he was bowling pace.

 

[Bhaijaan]

How did he manage to have Jayasurya out stumped if he was bowling pace.

Baby pace

 

[sam_ahm]

Biggest heroes in this Asia cup are Groundsmen. How many times they had to run in run out. Siraj gave away prize money to groundsmen.

That's a beautiful gesture. The groundsmen were the real heros of this Asia Cup. No doubt.

 

[Mas-LFC]

Disgraceful batting by SL. Shocker! Worse in any finals in general!

 

[RyanRyan10]

When did this happen ? IPL ?

Against Bangladesh in 2014 while defending 105

 

[pratiktc]

Ishan Kishan is my favourite Indian cricketer right now. He has a power game but his inns vs PAK in tricky conditions shows he can knuckle down too.

He's already played 50 FC games and averages 39 so he's a proper batsman.

On the other hand, Khushdil and Asif were given extended runs for PAK because of their big hitting reputation. But both average mid-20s in FC cricket.

I'm not saying pick white-ball batsmen on FC averages - but they do give you a hint about whether a batsman has the fundamentals in place.

The guy's a model team cricketer. Willing to do whatever it takes to fit into the XI. He got a double hundred as an opener and was dropped next game. Didn't even blink when asked about it.....went on to improve his keeping game to make test debut and also his white ball game to fit in middle order.

 

[F16]

Totally surprised by Collpase of SL Batting . I felt they wanted to go on an attacking mode from start and ended up loosing wickets badly .Anyway as an Indian happy that India won but sad the finals were totally a one sided affair .

 

[DJhant]

When did this happen ? IPL ?

nah, it was against bangladesh in a low-scoring thriller, India also folded cheaply before that, I guess under 150.

 

[pakpassfan]

Biggest heroes in this Asia cup are Groundsmen. How many times they had to run in run out. Siraj gave away prize money to groundsmen.

Groundsmen should do some dua puja etc for bcci, without bcci this tournament would not have been in SL at this time in the first place

 

[sweep_shot]

off course it is from your perspective.

If a team gets bowled out for 50, do you think that game is a good game?

From a neutral perspective, it was a bad game. Game was over in less than 2 hours.

 

[Ahmed216]

Congratulations Indian fans.
Switched on to watch the game but it was already over. They annihilated SL.

 

[ezhil]

Sl fans will never brag the 54 all out again

 

[Savak]

Sri Lankan Cricket Board should take their players to task for the manner of this defeat. Will be surprised if they dismiss this as just a bad day at the office. The fact this happened to them in front of their jam-packed home crowds makes this defeat even more humiliating.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

If a team gets bowled out for 50, do you think that game is a good game?

From a neutral perspective, it was a bad game. Game was over in less than 2 hours.

but you and I are not neutral wrt India. So that is why i said, from your perspsective it is not. From my perspective, it is a dream game to have.

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Sri Lankan Cricket Board should take their players to task for the manner of this defeat. Will be surprised if they dismiss this as just a bad day at the office. The fact this happened to them in front of their jam-packed home crowds makes this defeat even more humiliating.

It happens. India were AO for 36. Do you think anyone in BCCI said anything to the team. If you have played any level of cricket, you will understand that sometimes things happen pretty fast.

 

[Savak]

It happens. India were AO for 36. Do you think anyone in BCCI said anything to the team. If you have played any level of cricket, you will understand that sometimes things happen pretty fast.

Big difference being 36 all out in a foreign country and being 36 all out in your home country in front of sold out crowds

 

[Firebat]

To produce that rubbish on home soil in front of home fans in a tournament final... shame on the Lankans

 

[hoshiarpurexpress]

Big difference being 36 all out in a foreign country and being 36 all out in your home country in front of sold out crowds

India were 80 something AO vs SA in India itself. Australia have been bowled out cheaply against England in Ashes test match in 2010-11, I believe it was 98 All out, on Boxing Day (A Major major event in Australia's sporting calendar).
Do you think the boards said anything to the players. Come on, The Pitch had some moisture, it was seaming and it was Siraj's day out. Don't think SRL will be that bothered about this loss.

 

[sweep_shot]

This game reminded me of Brazil's 1-7 home defeat against Germany (2014 World Cup semi-final).

 

[jnaveen1980]

Big difference being 36 all out in a foreign country and being 36 all out in your home country in front of sold out crowds

We keep forgetting 36 all out was a pink ball Test. It is well known when the bowler gets to bowl during a specific time of the day they get unusual help from the surface. Happened in India as well. Suddenly Root picked 5 for 8 in the pink ball test in India.

 

[Front Foot Pull]

IND might once again get to the knockout stage in WC but i still don't think this team has the ability to manage the ICC knockout pressure and win the title.

 

[Hitman]

In a heartwarming gesture of appreciation, Mr. Jay Shah, the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has announced a substantial reward for the unsung heroes of cricket – the curators and groundsmen who played a pivotal role in the success of the Asia Cup 2023.

Braving rain disruptions​

The Asia Cup 2023, hosted in Sri Lanka, was marred by frequent disruptions due to rain, posing significant challenges for both teams and organizers alike. Despite these adversities, the ground staff and curators exhibited relentless dedication and commitment to ensure that the playing surfaces were in prime condition as soon as the rain clouds dispersed.

USD 50,000 prize money​

Impressed by their unwavering efforts, the ACC has decided to bestow a significant cash prize of USD 50,000 upon the pitch curators and groundsmen responsible for maintaining the cricketing venues in Kandy and Colombo. Shah took to his official Twitter handle to share this heartwarming announcement.

“Big Shoutout to the Unsung Heroes of Cricket! The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are proud to announce a well-deserved prize money of USD 50,000 for the dedicated curators and groundsmen at Colombo and Kandy,” wrote Shah in a tweet that resonated with cricket enthusiasts across the globe.

Recognizing their critical role​

Shah acknowledged the pivotal role played by these dedicated individuals in ensuring the smooth conduct of the Asia Cup 2023. From meticulously maintaining the pitches to tending to lush outfields, these unsung heroes worked tirelessly behind the scenes to create the perfect stage for thrilling cricket action.

“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 honor their yeoman services! #UnsungHeroes #AsiaCup2023,” added the BCCI secretary.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1703356913264775482

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Link:

ACC President Jay Shah announces a big cash reward for the Sri Lankan pitch curators and groundsmen – Asia Cup 2023

ACC has acknowledged the outstanding work done by curators and groundsmen of Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023. The ground staff and curators exhibited relentless dedication and commitment to ensure that the playing surfaces were in prime condition.

crickettimes.com

 

[Bhaijaan]

Huge gesture from Jay.

You may not like him because of his associations with Modiji or because of how he looks and because of his dumb antics.

But this is a sweet gesture from him.

 

[Rana]

Siraj gave his $5k too

Excellent stuff

 

[Hassan A]

Crushing India loss a 'wake-up call', says Sri Lanka coach

The home team were bowled out for just 50 in 15.2 overs with Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj ripping through the batting with his 6-21 in Colombo.

Sri Lanka were playing their 11th Asia Cup final but the 116-minute humilation left the fans disappointed and coach Silverwood said he hoped it will be a blessing in disguise.

"Sometimes a bit of a kick up the rear end is not the worst thing going into a World Cup," Silverwood told reporters.

"Maybe this is just a wake up call, that for us to compete against teams like India, Australia, and New Zealand - those types of guys - we have to be on top of our game.

He said, "Maybe there's something we can use out of this that can motivate us heading into that World Cup."

Sri Lanka, who have made the ODI World Cup starting October 5 in India after playing the qualifiers, went in as underdogs in the regional 50-over tournament.

But what unfolded in the final was unexpected as Dasun Shanaka's Sri Lanka fell like a pack of cards after they elected to bat first.

"Clearly it was a bad day in the office. Clearly we came up against a very high-class bowling unit," said Silverwood.

"It was a shame to finish the way we did. It's one of those things we can't dwell on too much because we've got a big tournament coming up. There are lessons to learn and questions to be asked in the dressing room."

Sri Lanka overcame an inconsistent showing at the start of the tournament and sneaked into the Super Fours with a dramatic win over Afghanistan.

Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana and left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage stood out for Sri Lanka with 21 wickets between them and Silverwood counted them as positives from the tournament.

"We played some very good cricket to get to the final. We had to fight very hard. For me it was an achievement," said Silverwood.

"But if we take today out of the equation, we've seen two youngsters put their hands up, in Dunith Wellalage, and Matheesha Pathirana. We've seen two of them really put up their hands on the world stage."

He added, "Sadeera (Samarawickrama) played some good knocks. (Kusal) Mendis has come back into form. But clearly consistency is something we need to bring into the game."

Sri Lanka will start their World Cup campaign against South Africa in Delhi on October 7.

 

[Hassan A]

The crowd didn't get their money's worth, did they? That was a letdown for the fans

 

[gazza619]

SL getting humiliated was pretty satisfying to watch. They deserve every bit of it for the back stabbers they are.

 

[jnaveen1980]

The crowd didn't get their money's worth, did they? That was a letdown for the fans

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Amazing 3 teams were at the receiving end against SL. One common thing is Chaminda vaas picked 4, 3, 8 wickets in those three matches. What an epic minnow basher he used to be.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

This game reminded me of Brazil's 1-7 home defeat against Germany (2014 World Cup semi-final).

LOL....if not for that one goal....it would have been Braz-Nil Ger-Many