ACC, SLC rewards unsung heroes with $ 50,000  

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah and Sri Lankan groundsmen during the Asia Cup 2023

Jay Shah, the president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) took to Twitter to announce that the ACC and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are coming together to provide a cash prize of $ 50,000 for the curators and groundsmen at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium and Kandy’s Pallekele Cricket Stadium for their untiring efforts during the Asia Cup 2023.

“Big Shoutout to the Unsung Heroes of Cricket! The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) are proud to announce a well-deserved prize money of USD 50,000 for the dedicated curators and groundsmen at Colombo and Kandy,” tweeted Shah.

“Their unwavering commitment and hard work made the Asia Cup 2023 an unforgettable spectacle. From pitch perfection to lush outfields, they ensured the stage was set for thrilling cricket action. This recognition highlights the critical role these individuals play in cricket’s success. Let’s celebrate and honour their yeoman services!” Shah added.

The Asia Cup matches were consistently hit by bad weather throughout, but thanks to the efforts of the curators and groundsmen at Colombo and Kandy, only one of the nine matches ended in a no result.