'Unsung heroes': ACC, SLC announce $50,000 award for curators & groundsmen
Updated On: 17 September, 2023 06:54 PM IST | Colombo | mid-day online correspondent
IND vs SL, Asia Cup final 2023: The nearly three-week-long event was only saved by an army of around 100 Sri Lankan groundstaff wearing orange tops, who sprinted out with the covers each time rain halted play
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The nearly three-week-long event was only saved by an army of around 100 Sri Lankan groundstaff wearing orange tops, who sprinted out with the covers each time rain halted play (Pic: @bcci/X)
All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-marred Asia Cup 2023 running were promised a $50,000 shared bonus by organisers on Sunday.
The 50-over Asia Cup is a precursor to the upcoming ODI World Cup, and most of the matches were moved to Sri Lanka after India refused to tour Pakistan due to political tensions. But rain played havoc and multiple matches in the six-nation tournament were delayed, and some abandoned.
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