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Siraj donates player-of-the-match prize money to Sri Lankan groundstaff

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj on Sunday donated his player-of-the-match cash prize of USD 5,000 to the Sri Lankan groundstaff who worked tirelessly through the rain-hit Asia Cup. "This cash prize goes to the groundsmen. They deserve it fully, this tournament wouldn't have been possible without them," Siraj said at the post-match presentation after India's 10 wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final. Siraj bowled a devastating spell in which he took four wickets in the fourth over en route to a career-best 6/21 to help India bowl out Sri Lanka for a paltry 50 in the final. Earlier on Sunday, the Asian Cricket Council chief Jay Shah also announced a cash reward of USD 50,000 for the groundsmen in Kandy and Colombo as an acknowledgment for their efforts in making the field of play ready. Almost all the matches in the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Cup were affected by rain. Even the final on Sunday had a delayed start because of wet outfield. While India's opening fixture against arch-rivals

Asia Cup final 2023: What is prize money for winning and runners-up teams?

The tournament champions got $200,000 as prize money. In Indian rupees, the prize money for Asia Cup 2023 winner is Rs 1.25 crore.

Asia Cup final, IND vs SL Highlights: Siraj hero as India lift the trophy

India vs Sri Lanka final, Asia Cup Live Updates: Mohammed Siraj took 6/21 as India bowled out Sri Lanka for only 50 runs. India chased the total down in only 6.1 overs.

Asia Cup 2023: Gill and Pathirana lead top batters and bowlers chart

India's Shubman Gill is the top batter in the Asia Cup 2023 while Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka is the top bowler ahead of the final on September 17, 2023

Asiad 2023: India cricket teams' full schedule, squads, match timings

Indian cricket teams will be participating for the first time in the cricket event at the Asian Games and are the hot favourites to win the gold medal

Asia Cup Final, IND vs SL: Fans may witness full match; no rain in Colombo

According to accuweather.com, there are chances of rainfall later in the day, but it might remain dry as it happened during India vs Bangladesh game.

Axar Patel ruled out of Asia Cup final, doubtful starter for World Cup 2023

BCCI, in a press statement, said that Washington Sundar will replace Axar in the India squad for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17)

India vs Sri Lanka final: What happened when two teams played in finals?

India and Sri Lanka have met in 10 finals, seven times in the Asia Cup and once each in the 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy

India vs Sri Lanka final: Washington Sundar in India squad as Axar's cover

Washington Sundar has been added to the Indian squad ahead of the all-important Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka

Reserve day controversy: Ex-Sri Lanka captain lashes out at ICC and ACC

Former Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga criticised the Asian Cricket Council and the International Cricket Council on the reserve day issue

ICC Rankings: India rise to second in ODIs, Pakistan lose number one spot

Having stormed into the Asia Cup final, India have climbed to second place, ahead of Pakistan who have lost the No. 1 ODI rankings following their elimination from the tournament. The Babar Azam-led side, who lost to Sri Lanka in a last-ball thriller for their second successive defeat in the 'Super Four', slipped two places to No. 3 with 115 points in ICC's mid-week update. Two points ahead of India (116), Australia are now the No. 1 ODI side as the race for the top spot has intensified ahead of next month's World Cup. Both the teams are also set to clash in a three-match ODI series in India beginning on September 22 ahead of their World Cup opener in Chennai on October 8. Australia have climbed to No. 1 on the back of their back-to-back defeats in South Africa but their their loss in the third ODI at Potchefstroom by 111 runs may have given an opening to India. The fourth and penultimate ODI of the South Africa-Australia rubber is slated on Friday, while the series finale is on .

Asia Cup final IND vs SL Playing 11: Sundar in for Axar in India's XI

Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and Hardik Pandya have returned to India's Playing 11

Asia Cup final, IND vs SL: Sri Lanka join India for summit clash on Sept 17

India and Pakistan have never played against each other in the final of Asia Cup's history.

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Bangladesh Playing 11: Five changes in India's XI

Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Shami were selected for the Bangladesh match.

Asia Cup 2023, India vs Sri Lanka Playing 11: Axar comes in for Shardul

With Colombo wicket supporting spinners, Axar Patel is picked ahead of Shardul Thakur in India's Playing 11

Asia Cup history: From ODIs to T20s, a classic crowd-puller for 39 years

The Asia Cup was started after India's World Cup win and to fulfil the rising aspirations of Asia's cricketing nations

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs BAN Highlights: Tanzim, Shakib take Bangladesh to win

India vs Bangladesh Highlights, Asia Cup: Shakib Al Hasan and Tazim Hasan Sakib were the two heroes for Bangladesh as they beat India by six runs to finish their Asia Cup campaign on a high

Asia Cup 2023 Points Table: India at top in Super4 despite Bangladesh loss

India remained at the top of the Asia Cup points table even after they lost their last Super4 tie to Bangladesh. Sri Lanka ar the second position followed by Bangladesh in third and Pakistan in 4th

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 format, teams, venues, match rules, winners list

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

Who will join India in Asia Cup final if PAK vs SL match is washed out?

With India already in the final, Pakistan need just a win over Sri Lanka to set up a summit clash on September 17. And the scenario is the same for Sri Lanka.