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"We're In A Tricky Situation": Rahul Dravid's Big Admission On Injuries Ahead Of World Cup

With the World Cup set to kick off in less than a month's time, head coach of the Indian cricket team, Rahul Dravid, admitted that his team is in a tricky situation with injuries to several key players. Dravid's admission came ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday. With Shreyas Iyer already out of action due to a back spasm, India suffered a fresh blow on the eve of the final as all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the match due to a left quadricep strain.

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.

Mohammad Siraj hits Sri Lanka for a six as India lift Asia Cup 2023 title

Fast bowler Mohammad Siraj turned the Asia Cup final into a one-sided contest as India dismissed the hosts for just 50 before sealing a 10-wicket win to lift the 50-over trophy in Colombo on Sunday.

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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.

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"We're In A Tricky Situation": Rahul Dravid's Big Admission On Injuries Ahead Of World Cup

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

Mohammad Siraj hits Sri Lanka for a six as India lift Asia Cup 2023 title

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

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