{"id":154858,"date":"2026-04-13T21:02:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=154858"},"modified":"2026-04-13T21:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T02:32:08","slug":"ipl-2026-aca-announces-rs-25-lakh-cash-reward-for-ground-staff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=154858","title":{"rendered":"IPL 2026: ACA announces Rs 25 lakh cash reward for ground staff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-70857542\" itemprop=\"articleBody\">The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for the ground staff after successfully hosting three IPL matches this season despite challenging weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The curator and groundsmen ensured that the pitches were prepared and maintained to the highest standards.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir efforts were central to the smooth conduct of the matches and helped uphold the venue\u2019s growing reputation on the national stage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn recognition of their contribution, the association has announced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for the curator and groundsmen, ACA secretary Sanatan Das said in a press release.<\/p>\n<p>ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Das praised the team\u2019s professionalism and commitment, stating that their dedication was instrumental in the seamless execution of the matches.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy rain and thunderstorms severely impacted IPL 2026 matches at Guwahati\u2019s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, with the April 7 Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians match shortened to 11 overs per side.<\/p>\n<p>A later match between RR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10 also suffered significant rain delays, forcing the ground crew to cover the pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the issues, the groundsmen at the ACA stadium managed to hold the matches.<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Apr 13, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/ipl\/guwahati-stadium-groundstaff-25-lakh-cash-reward-ipl-2026-success-assam-cricket\/article70857542.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for the ground staff after successfully hosting three IPL matches this season despite challenging weather conditions. 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