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Not Indian Cricket Team Player, Coach Or Physio - Who's The Man Who Lifted Asia Cup Trophy? Find Here

It was a clinical performance by the Indian cricket team in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo on Sunday. First, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50, with Mohammed Siraj picking 6/21 in just seven overs. Then India chased down the target in just 6.1 overs to clinch their eighth Asia Cup title. Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, this win is a big boost for the Indian cricket team, which has not an ICC title since 2013.

Why Did Mohammed Siraj Bowl Only 7 Overs In Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka? Rohit Sharma Reveals 'Message From Trainer'

After bundling out Sri Lanka for 50 on Sunday, Indian captain Rohit Sharma couldn't hide his delight at the performance of his fast bowlers and said the variety they give to the team is extremely important. Pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a wonderful spell (6 for 21) that laid the foundation for India's 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. "I get a lot of satisfaction when I see fast bowlers perform like this. All the captains take a lot of pride in fast bowling (at their disposal), and I am no different. We have got a fantastic set of fast bowlers," Rohit said at the post-match media conference.

Watch - "Pagal Hai Kya": Irritated Rohit Sharma's Conversation With Shubman Gill Has Internet Talking

Ahead of India's Asia Cup 2023 final match against Sri Lanka, a video of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill has gone viral on social media. In the clip, the duo could be seen talking about something outside an elevator. After a brief discussion, Rohit could be heard saying, "Nahi aise nhi hoga, pagal hai kya (No, it won't happen like this. Are you mad?)." The reaction of the India captain has internet talking as fans are trying to guess what led Rohit say that to Gill. (Asia Cup 2023 Final Highlights)

Mohammed Siraj Breathes Fires As India Demolish Sri Lanka To Win Asia Cup

Mohammed Siraj conjured a magical spell of seam and swing bowling with magnificent figures of 6 for 21 as India crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets to lift the Asia Cup title after a gap of five years. This was India's seventh Asia Cup title and also their biggest victory (263 balls) in ODIs in terms of balls remaining. Siraj's astonishing effort saw defending champions Sri Lanka getting bundled out for 50. India did not bat an eyelid in the chase, as Shubman Gill (27) and Ishan Kishan (23) did the job in just 6.1 overs.

Ruthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines

COLOMBO :India lifted the Asia Cup after routing defending champions Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final with Mohammed Siraj claiming a career-best 6-21, including four wickets in one over, at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

"India Are Too Worried About Stats": Ex-New Zealand Star Tears Into Rohit Sharma And Co.

Former New Zealand pacer Simon Doull lashed out at the Indian team following its loss to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super 4 match on Friday. Chasing a target of 266, India fell short by six runs, despite Shubman Gill's gutsy century. Speaking on the sidelines of 4th ODI between England and New Zealand, Doull said that the Indian players are "too worried about stats" and lack fearless approach in their game. The crickter-turned-commentator feels stats-based cricket is pulling the team back.

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.

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Make Huge Changes To Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, Name Surprise Inclusion

The Indian cricket team made six changes to the playing XI from the side that lost the Super 4 match against Bangladesh as the Rohit Sharma-led side take on Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday. Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj made their way back to the side while Washington Sundar was included in place of the injured Axar Patel. Patel played an impressive knock of 42 against Bangladesh but ended up suffering a left quadriceps strain.

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Not Indian Cricket Team Player, Coach Or Physio - Who's The Man Who Lifted Asia Cup Trophy? Find Here

Why Did Mohammed Siraj Bowl Only 7 Overs In Asia Cup Final vs Sri Lanka? Rohit Sharma Reveals 'Message From Trainer'

Watch - "Pagal Hai Kya": Irritated Rohit Sharma's Conversation With Shubman Gill Has Internet Talking

Mohammed Siraj Breathes Fires As India Demolish Sri Lanka To Win Asia Cup

Ruthless India rout Sri Lanka to win Asia Cup as paceman Siraj shines

"India Are Too Worried About Stats": Ex-New Zealand Star Tears Into Rohit Sharma And Co.

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

Asia Cup 2023 Final: India Make Huge Changes To Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, Name Surprise Inclusion