The Indian cricket team put on a spectacular performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final in Colombo. India first bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs under Rohit Sharma’s leadership. They then completed the task of chasing down the target in just 6.1 overs, winning their ninth Asia Cup title. This victory serves as a significant morale boost for the Indian cricket team as they prepare for the Cricket World Cup, particularly considering their last ICC title win in 2013.
However, this victory goes beyond a simple victory. It was an awe-inspiring moment as Rohit Sharma’s team actually stunned the defending champions in the Asia Cup final.
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The Sri Lankan team was left perplexed as the game progressed at an astounding speed. It’s all because of the devastating pace attack spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj. After the final, Siraj’s magical spell of 6/21 sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka’s batting order. Obviously, it would prompt many of their batsmen to reevaluate their skills.
Additionally, his efforts in the Asia Cup 2023 final broke numerous records while also aiding India in winning the trophy. His remarkable six-wicket haul reduced Sri Lanka to a pitiful 50 runs, a target that India’s openers quickly attained in the first few overs. As a result of his outstanding performance, Siraj’s name started trending on various social media platforms.
Anand Mahindra lauds Mohammad Siraj’s bowling prowess
Many well-known personalities praised Siraj’s bowling skills in the Asia Cup 2023 final. Among them is the renowned Indian billionaire Anand Mahindra. Quoting the ICC’s tweet about Mohammad Siraj’s spell, Anand Mahindra wrote,
I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents….It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them… @mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger…
I don’t think I have EVER before felt my heart weep for our opponents….It’s as if we have unleashed a supernatural force upon them… @mdsirajofficial you are a Marvel Avenger… https://t.co/DqlWbnXbxq
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 17, 2023
Interestingly, some of Mohammed Siraj’s supporters started suggesting on social media that Anand Mahindra should give him a new SUV as a reward for his outstanding performance. For the uninitiated, Anand Mahindra is a well-known supporter of Indian athletes.
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Not only this, but he is also known for giving SUVs as gifts to sportspersons who make their country proud. He recently gave a Mahindra XUV 400 electric SUV to R. Praggnanandhaa, a young Indian chess grandmaster. As one user wrote,
Sir please give him a suv
Without wasting any time, Anand Mahindra playfully invoked the historic test win at Gabba against Australia, stating,
Been there, done that…
Been there, done that… https://t.co/jBUsxlooZf
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 17, 2023
Notably, Anand Mahindra earlier gave the iconic Mahindra Thar SUV to cricketers Mohammed Siraj, T Natarajan, Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, and Navdeep Saini as a reward for their heroic performances in the Gabba test series against Australia.
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In addition to his spectacular performance, Mohammed Siraj garnered admiration for his kindness toward the R. Premadasa Stadium Colombo grounds crew. The pacer made the decision to donate his $5,000 Player of the Match prize to the stadium grounds crew in appreciation of their outstanding efforts throughout the rain-affected competition.
