NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who was named player-of-the-match for his sensational bowling within the Asia Cup ultimate, on Sunday gave full credit score to Lankan groundsmen for making this match an enormous success.
In a pleasant gesture, Siraj donated his player-of-the-match money award of $5,000 to the bottom employees who labored tirelessly by way of the rain-hit Asia Cup.
“This money prize goes to the groundsmen. They deserve it totally, this match would not have been doable with out them,” Siraj stated on the post-match presentation in Colombo after India’s crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the ultimate.
Siraj delivered a devastating bowling spell within the ultimate match, the place he managed to seize 4 wickets within the fourth over. This outstanding efficiency contributed considerably to his career-best figures of 6/21.
His distinctive bowling helped India dismiss Sri Lanka for a meagre complete of simply 50 runs within the ultimate match, showcasing his prowess as a bowler and taking part in a vital function in India’s victory.
“No biryani right here. Have been bowling properly for a very long time. Was lacking the sides earlier. However I discovered them as we speak. The wicket was seaming earlier, however there was a swing as we speak,” stated Siraj.
“Thought that I’ll bowl fuller due to the swing. When there’s good bonding between quick bowlers, it is useful for the group. I used to be considering it will be nice if I might cease the boundary. My greatest spell,” Siraj added.
Earlier on the day, Jay Shah, the chief of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), additionally recognised the efforts of the groundsmen in Kandy and Colombo by asserting a money reward of $50,000. This gesture was a token of acknowledgment for his or her relentless efforts in getting ready and sustaining the taking part in fields below difficult situations throughout the Asia Cup.
In a pleasant gesture, Siraj donated his player-of-the-match money award of $5,000 to the bottom employees who labored tirelessly by way of the rain-hit Asia Cup.
“This money prize goes to the groundsmen. They deserve it totally, this match would not have been doable with out them,” Siraj stated on the post-match presentation in Colombo after India’s crushing 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka within the ultimate.
Siraj delivered a devastating bowling spell within the ultimate match, the place he managed to seize 4 wickets within the fourth over. This outstanding efficiency contributed considerably to his career-best figures of 6/21.
His distinctive bowling helped India dismiss Sri Lanka for a meagre complete of simply 50 runs within the ultimate match, showcasing his prowess as a bowler and taking part in a vital function in India’s victory.
“No biryani right here. Have been bowling properly for a very long time. Was lacking the sides earlier. However I discovered them as we speak. The wicket was seaming earlier, however there was a swing as we speak,” stated Siraj.
“Thought that I’ll bowl fuller due to the swing. When there’s good bonding between quick bowlers, it is useful for the group. I used to be considering it will be nice if I might cease the boundary. My greatest spell,” Siraj added.
Earlier on the day, Jay Shah, the chief of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), additionally recognised the efforts of the groundsmen in Kandy and Colombo by asserting a money reward of $50,000. This gesture was a token of acknowledgment for his or her relentless efforts in getting ready and sustaining the taking part in fields below difficult situations throughout the Asia Cup.
The Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Cup was marred by rain, with virtually all of the matches being affected by antagonistic climate. Even the ultimate match on Sunday skilled a delayed begin attributable to a moist outfield. Regardless of these challenges, the groundsman’s dedication and onerous work had been essential in making certain that the match might proceed as easily as doable.
Shah’s phrases of reward for the quick bowlers and their capability to create strain and take wickets demonstrated the significance of teamwork and partnerships throughout the cricketing world. The hassle of the complete group, together with bowlers and groundsmen, performed an important function within the success of the match.
