Indian pace sensation Mohammed Siraj added a touch of humility and gratitude to his exceptional performance in the Asia Cup final by dedicating his Player of the Match award prize money to the ground staff at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.In a heartfelt gesture, Siraj acknowledged the essential role played by the unsung heroes of the tournament, the ground staff. During the post-match presentation, he expressed his admiration for their relentless efforts, without which the Asia Cup would not have been possible.Picture of the Asia Cup.The Sri Lankan ground staff with the Prize money. The heroes of this tournament. pic.twitter.com/mOFhd3THHa— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2023 Actual amount in INRThe prize money for the Player of the Match award amounted to USD 5,000, equivalent to approximately Rs 4.15 lakh. Furthermore, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) jointly announced a generous award of USD 50,000, which is roughly Rs 41.54 lakh, for the ground staff at Kandy and Colombo.Jay Shah given 42 Lakhs behalf of ACC to the Sri Lanka staffs. – A beautiful gesture. pic.twitter.com/abVKmadg3g— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) September 17, 2023 Mohammed Siraj received the Man of the Match award in the final for his historic spell of 6/21 in the final clash of the Asia Cup 2023, an outstanding achievement that included the remarkable feat of capturing four wickets in a single over. His outstanding figures placed him fourth among the best bowling performances by an Indian cricketer in One-Day Internationals (ODI).Mohammad Siraj wins Player Of The Match award for his unbelievable spell of 6/21.– Siraj, the hero! pic.twitter.com/nx2sCpY7yz— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 17, 2023 Throughout the tournament, the ground staff at the R Premadasa Stadium worked tirelessly to ensure that the Asia Cup proceeded as scheduled, even in the face of monsoon rains that affected the region drastically. The dedication of these unsung heroes was instrumental in the tournaments success.The ACC initially considered relocating the tournament due to unfavorable weather conditions in Colombo but ultimately decided to retain the venue after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Following the washout of the India-Pakistan match in Kandy during the group stage due to rain, the governing body added a reserve day for the final clash to ensure a result.
