Following their victory in the Asia Cup 2023, India's captain Rohit Sharma revealed on Sunday that batter Shreyas Iyer is nearing full fitness, rating him as "99 per cent" match-ready, signalling his probable availability for upcoming matches.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Team for winning the Asia Cup for a record eighth win with an emphatic 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.
"I would like to thank the fans who came in numbers, really sorry that we disappointed you. We as cricketers really love you. And congratulations to the Indian team for the brand of cricket they're playing," Dasun Shanaka said in a post-match presentation.
It’s celebration time as India scripted history by lifting the Asia Cup trophy for the record-extending 8th time. And celebrities just can’t keep calm and stop themselves from lauding the star performer of the match, none other than speedster Mohammed Siraj.
As India ripped apart Sri Lanka within 15.2 over in the Asia Cup final, choreographer-director Prabhu Deva witnessed this thrilling moment of India speedster Mohammed Siraj's dazzling performance in the summit clash at the R Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.
The Blue Tigers are set to leave for the Asian Games on Sunday, September 17, 2023, where they will face hosts China (September 19), Bangladesh (September 21), and Myanmar (September 24).