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Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

India's three-match ODI series, starting with the first match on September 22 at Mohali, will be a litmus test for Shreyas Iyer and Suryakumar Yadav albeit for different reasons. The fitness of Shreyas will be watched closely, while Suryakumar will have to produce an impact innings to vindicate his inclusion in the World Cup squad. However, Shreyas' progress will be more pressing from the management perspective. The middle-order batsman spent about half an hour at nets and then engaged in fielding drills for around 15 minutes, heightening hopes around him playing the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday.

Asia Cup 2023: List Of Records That Tumbled As India Decimate Sri Lanka To Win Eighth Title

Records tumbled as India prevailed over hosts Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final of the Asia Cup to lift the title after a gap of five years. Batting first, Sri Lanka were shot out for a paltry 50, thanks to pacer Mohammed Siraj's magical six-wicket haul. In reply, India got the job done easily in 6.1 overs. Here is a look at the records that were scripted during the match.

Henrik von Eckermann wins in Rome to push into Longines GCT title contention ahead of Riyadh Finals Grand Prix

LONDON: World number one equestrian Henrik von Eckermann rode “King Edward” to victory at the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Rome over the weekend to push himself into title contention ahead of next month’s Riyadh Finals event.

Asia Cup: USD 50,000 Award For Curators And Groundsmen Announced

The entire team of groundstaff, who worked tirelessly to get the grounds in Colombo and Pallekele match-ready for the Asia Cup in midst of full-blown monsoon season, will be rewarded with a prize money of USD 50,000, Asian Cricket Council chairman Jay Shah announced on Sunday. "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," Shah wrote on 'X', formerly twitter.

India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs

India pacer Mohammed Siraj was on top of his powers in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. After bowling a maiden over, Siraj struck four times in the same over to leave Sri Lanka reeling at 12/5 after the end of the 4th over. He started the over with the wicket of Pathum Nissanka (2) as Ravindra Jadeja took a stunning catch diving to his right. After a gap of one ball, Siraj gave marching orders to Sadeera Samarawickrama (0) and Charith Asalanka (0) off consecutive deliveries. He ended the proceedings with the wicket of Dhananjaya de Silva (4).

India vs Sri Lanka: What Happens If Asia Cup Final Between IND And SL Is Washed Out On Sunday?

The Asia Cup 2023 matches have been severely affected by rain during the entire stretch of the competition and the final between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday was not different. The toss took place on time but the game did not start as rain halted proceedings at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and the entire ground had to be covered properly by the groundstaff. If match is completely washed out on Sunday, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has kept a reserve day for the final on Monday (September 18). The final is the second match to have a reserve day after the India vs Pakistan Super 4 clash.

Watch: Virat Kohli Mobbed By Fans Ahead Of Asia Cup Final, As Other Players Walk By

Team India face a stern test as they take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday in Colombo. After a disappointing defeat to Bangladesh on Friday, Rohit Sharma and his team will welcome back big names for the summit clash, including star batter Virat Kohli, who was rested alongside four others for the dead-rubber. Kohli has been in stunning form in the Asia Cup, smashing an unbeaten 122 against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage. Ahead of the final, Kohli was mobbed by fans, despite the presence of security personnel. The video is now viral.

"Virat Kohli's Form Augurs Well For India," Says Star Batter's Childhood Coach

Ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka on Sunday, Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma said that the former India skipper's recent form augurs well for Men in Blue and added if the talisman batter is not scoring centuries that does not mean that he is out of form. Once again, India's batting talisman Kohli demonstrated his mettle in the cricket world by becoming the fastest batter to score 13,000 runs in the ODI format. During his outstanding knock against Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup, Kohli completed 13,000 ODI runs, becoming the fifth player to reach the landmark in men's ODIs.

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Australia ODIs Crucial For Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav

Asia Cup 2023: List Of Records That Tumbled As India Decimate Sri Lanka To Win Eighth Title

Henrik von Eckermann wins in Rome to push into Longines GCT title contention ahead of Riyadh Finals Grand Prix

Asia Cup: USD 50,000 Award For Curators And Groundsmen Announced

India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs

India vs Sri Lanka: What Happens If Asia Cup Final Between IND And SL Is Washed Out On Sunday?

Watch: Virat Kohli Mobbed By Fans Ahead Of Asia Cup Final, As Other Players Walk By

"Virat Kohli's Form Augurs Well For India," Says Star Batter's Childhood Coach