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Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter. Under Surya, India have already won the ongoing three T20Is versus hosts Sri Lanka, with an unassailable 2-0 lead following an easy win in the second game. However, Styris feels the dashing batter is a 'short-term option' as Gambhir hasn't got a 'natural captain' to work with at present.

Styris told India Today, "I think he's a short-term option. I don't think Gambhir has a natural captain amongst the players that he has right now. He's buying himself time as to who will be the next long-term captain."

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The New Zealander, however, lauded the team management for naming&nbsp;Shubman Gill as the white-ball vice-captain for the SL tour. After the three T20Is, the action will move to the three ODIs with Rohit Sharma to lead the side. Gill, who is currently Surya's deputy in T20Is is also the ODI vice-captain. Styris feels this is a right call as Gill is being looked upon as a future captain and, hence, is the right candidate to be vice-captain at present.

<h2>'Gill could do the job for 10 years for India'</h2>

Styris commented, "You know, someone like Gill I think could do the job for 10 years for India, but he's not quite ready right now, so I think it was a really smart decision to bring in someone with a bit more experience." 
 
He added, "If he (SKY) does a decent enough job, then he might be the captain at the next T20 World Cup. And then after that, you can look at Gill or any of the other potential options around. But yeah, I think it's a really clever decision."

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter. Under Surya, India have already won the ongoing three T20Is versus hosts Sri Lanka, with an unassailable 2-0 lead following an easy win in the second game. However, Styris feels the dashing batter is a 'short-term option' as Gambhir hasn't got a 'natural captain' to work with at present. Styris told India Today, "I think he's a short-term option. I don't think Gambhir has a natural captain amongst the players that he has right now. He's buying himself time as to who will be the next long-term captain." Also read: India to host 2025 Asia Cup, Bangladesh named hosts for 2027 edition, confirms ACC The New Zealander, however, lauded the team management for naming Shubman Gill as the white-ball vice-captain for the SL tour. After the three T20Is, the action will move to the three ODIs with Rohit Sharma to lead the side. Gill, who is currently Surya's deputy in T20Is is also the ODI vice-captain. Styris feels this is a right call as Gill is being looked upon as a future captain and, hence, is the right candidate to be vice-captain at present. 'Gill could do the job for 10 years for India' Styris commented, "You know, someone like Gill I think could do the job for 10 years for India, but he's not quite ready right now, so I think it was a really smart decision to bring in someone with a bit more experience." He added, "If he (SKY) does a decent enough job, then he might be the captain at the next T20 World Cup. And then after that, you can look at Gill or any of the other potential options around. But yeah, I think it's a really clever decision."

Former NZ all-rounder makes BIG claim on Suryakumar as India's T20I captain, says 'Gambhir doesn't have...'

Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Thus, India will host the Asia Cup after a gap of 34 years. Meanwhile, the 2027 edition will take place in Bangladesh and will be played in the ODI format ahead of that year's World Cup. The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the development in a recent statement.

"Men's Asia Cup Tournament' means the biennial senior men's cricket tournament organised and administered by the ACC involving designated Members, and shall include participation by the teams from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and one Non-Test playing Member of ACC selected through qualifying events," the ACC stated in its IEOI statement.

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Notably, the T20 Asia Cup in India as well as the 50-over continental event in Bangladesh, in 2027, will have 13 games each as there are 26 matches allocated during the said period.&nbsp;

The 2023 edition was held in a hybrid model, hosted by&nbsp;the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following India's refusal&nbsp;to travel to Pakistan. Rohit Sharma-led India's games were held in Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue went on to win the competition, beating Sri Lanka by a mammoth 10-wicket margin in the final. It was held in the 50-over format, with the World Cup just a few months away.

India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history (both ODIs and T20Is). They have won the tournament on eight occasions, most by any team.&nbsp;

Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

Defending champions India are set to host the 2025 T20 Asia Cup. The next edition of the continental event will take place in the shortest format in India, as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 T20 World Cup -- to be held in India and Sri Lanka. Thus, India will host the Asia Cup after a gap of 34 years. Meanwhile, the 2027 edition will take place in Bangladesh and will be played in the ODI format ahead of that year's World Cup. The Asian Cricket Council confirmed the development in a recent statement. "Men's Asia Cup Tournament' means the biennial senior men's cricket tournament organised and administered by the ACC involving designated Members, and shall include participation by the teams from Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and one Non-Test playing Member of ACC selected through qualifying events," the ACC stated in its IEOI statement. Also read: WATCH: Virat Kohli gets warm reception after landing in Colombo for Sri Lanka ODI series Notably, the T20 Asia Cup in India as well as the 50-over continental event in Bangladesh, in 2027, will have 13 games each as there are 26 matches allocated during the said period. The 2023 edition was held in a hybrid model, hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following India's refusal to travel to Pakistan. Rohit Sharma-led India's games were held in Sri Lanka. The Men in Blue went on to win the competition, beating Sri Lanka by a mammoth 10-wicket margin in the final. It was held in the 50-over format, with the World Cup just a few months away. India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history (both ODIs and T20Is). They have won the tournament on eight occasions, most by any team.

India to host 2025 Asia Cup, Bangladesh named hosts for 2027 edition, confirms ACC

Ben Stokes-led England inflicted a series whitewash over West Indies as hosts ended the three-match Test series with a 3-0 scoreline, on Sunday (July 28). While the hosts were challenged in the last two Tests, they came out on top and negated every threat to beat Kraigg Brathwaite-led side in every game. The home series win is special for England following their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of India, early this year. Moreover, they have a new-look side with James Anderson's retirement and Jonny Bairstow losing his spot after his 100th Test (in Dharamsala). Thus, Test coach Brendon McCullum reacted to the series win by saying that 'it is really satisfying' to see the team's growth.

After the series win, McCullum said, "It's really satisfying, the growth of the side in general. Sometimes, when you lose, you get a period of reflection (indicating about the India series loss) and what we've seen is a team which has bounced back with a bit more of a harder feel to it."

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For England, the likes of young guns such as&nbsp;Gus Atkinson and&nbsp;&nbsp;Jamie Smith stepped up in their respective roles. The two youngsters made a solid mark with Atkinson ending the series with 22 scalps (most by any) whereas Smith amassed 207 runs at a strike-rate of 71.62. In addition, Chris Woakes -- who is now the leader of the pace attack following Anderson's retirement -- took the new role with ease, returning with 11 wickets (third-most). Even Shoaib Bashir, playing his first series at home, ended with a five-fer in the second Test in Trent Bridge, Nottingham.

McCullum spoke at length on the changes within the team and said, "We knew we needed to make a couple of improvements to continue to improve as a side. We brought in some new faces and some guys that have shown that they're very comfortable at international level, and until you give some people an opportunity, you don't know right?
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"What we've seen from Gus Atkinson, from Shoaib Bashir and Jamie Smith.. these guys have shown that international cricket is where they belong and they've performed accordingly. It's really satisfying from that point of view, but also the growth of the side in general," he added.

Stokes-led England have moved to the sixth spot in the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) after the series triumph over West Indies.&nbsp;
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Ben Stokes-led England inflicted a series whitewash over West Indies as hosts ended the three-match Test series with a 3-0 scoreline, on Sunday (July 28). While the hosts were challenged in the last two Tests, they came out on top and negated every threat to beat Kraigg Brathwaite-led side in every game.

Ben Stokes-led England inflicted a series whitewash over West Indies as hosts ended the three-match Test series with a 3-0 scoreline, on Sunday (July 28). While the hosts were challenged in the last two Tests, they came out on top and negated every threat to beat Kraigg Brathwaite-led side in every game. The home series win is special for England following their 4-1 drubbing at the hands of India, early this year. Moreover, they have a new-look side with James Anderson's retirement and Jonny Bairstow losing his spot after his 100th Test (in Dharamsala). Thus, Test coach Brendon McCullum reacted to the series win by saying that 'it is really satisfying' to see the team's growth. After the series win, McCullum said, "It's really satisfying, the growth of the side in general. Sometimes, when you lose, you get a period of reflection (indicating about the India series loss) and what we've seen is a team which has bounced back with a bit more of a harder feel to it." McCullum further reckoned that England are not a "finished product" yet, and have taken giant strides towards becoming the team that can win not only at home but also abroad. The former New Zealand captain stated, "The group and the understanding of how we want to play as a team is starting to get to where we want it to. We're not the finished product, absolutely, but this has been a step forward. You're starting to formulate the sort of side able to go up against the best teams in the world. There were delicate moments in this series and it really tested us, so it was extremely satisfying." Also read: India to host 2025 Asia Cup, Bangladesh named hosts for 2027 edition, confirms ACC For England, the likes of young guns such as Gus Atkinson and Jamie Smith stepped up in their respective roles. The two youngsters made a solid mark with Atkinson ending the series with 22 scalps (most by any) whereas Smith amassed 207 runs at a strike-rate of 71.62. In addition, Chris Woakes -- who is now the leader of the pace attack following Anderson's retirement -- took the new role with ease, returning with 11 wickets (third-most). Even Shoaib Bashir, playing his first series at home, ended with a five-fer in the second Test in Trent Bridge, Nottingham. McCullum spoke at length on the changes within the team and said, "We knew we needed to make a couple of improvements to continue to improve as a side. We brought in some new faces and some guys that have shown that they're very comfortable at international level, and until you give some people an opportunity, you don't know right? "What we've seen from Gus Atkinson, from Shoaib Bashir and Jamie Smith.. these guys have shown that international cricket is where they belong and they've performed accordingly. It's really satisfying from that point of view, but also the growth of the side in general," he added. Stokes-led England have moved to the sixth spot in the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) after the series triumph over West Indies.

'We're not finished product but...': Brendon McCullum reacts after England's Test series win vs West Indies

Former India captain Virat Kohli got a warm reception on Monday (Jul&nbsp;29) evening after he arrived at the Colombo International Airport. Virat, who will play in the three-match ODI series was in the United Kingdom after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in June. He got a warm reception from the fans as he arrived in Colombo as India gets ready for the ODI series which starts on Friday (Aug 2).

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One of the fan favourites in Sri Lanka, the legendary India batter was seen flaunting at the airport as he gets ready for his first international assignment after the T20 World Cup success. He was seen wearing a white T-shirt with a bag and a suitcase while listening to music on his phone. He would stay calm and composed despite fans getting closer to him. He would then escape the airport for the team hotel as India gets ready for another series of success.

The upcoming ODI series will be crucial for Virat and other senior players as India prepare for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The series also marks the first time Virat and head coach Gautam Gambhir will share the dressing room having had a rich history of spats during the Indian Premier League. The former India skipper announced his retirement from the T20I format after the World Cup but is still an important part of the ODI and Test set-up.

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<h2>What can India expect?</h2>

Over the weekend, captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also arrived in Sri Lanka as the Men in Blue put together a strong squad for the series. India will be expected to win the series 3-0 and start preparations for the Champions Trophy which is set to take place in February and March. India under Rohit and Virat will be favourites to win the tournament while suspense still surrounds where the competition will take place.

Former India captain Virat Kohli got a warm reception on Monday (Jul 29) evening after he arrived at the Colombo International Airport. Virat, who will play in the three-match ODI series was in the United Kingdom after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in June.

Former India captain Virat Kohli got a warm reception on Monday (Jul 29) evening after he arrived at the Colombo International Airport. Virat, who will play in the three-match ODI series was in the United Kingdom after helping India win the T20 World Cup in the West Indies in June. He got a warm reception from the fans as he arrived in Colombo as India gets ready for the ODI series which starts on Friday (Aug 2). Virat Kohli snapped at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo. 🛬#ViratKohli • #INDvSL • #ViratGang pic.twitter.com/lki3o85dfb — ViratGang.in (@ViratGangIN) July 30, 2024 × Virat arrives in Colombo One of the fan favourites in Sri Lanka, the legendary India batter was seen flaunting at the airport as he gets ready for his first international assignment after the T20 World Cup success. He was seen wearing a white T-shirt with a bag and a suitcase while listening to music on his phone. He would stay calm and composed despite fans getting closer to him. He would then escape the airport for the team hotel as India gets ready for another series of success. The upcoming ODI series will be crucial for Virat and other senior players as India prepare for the 2025 Champions Trophy. The series also marks the first time Virat and head coach Gautam Gambhir will share the dressing room having had a rich history of spats during the Indian Premier League. The former India skipper announced his retirement from the T20I format after the World Cup but is still an important part of the ODI and Test set-up. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: Triathlon postponed to Wednesday due to Seine pollution in another setback for organisers What can India expect? Over the weekend, captain Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul also arrived in Sri Lanka as the Men in Blue put together a strong squad for the series. India will be expected to win the series 3-0 and start preparations for the Champions Trophy which is set to take place in February and March. India under Rohit and Virat will be favourites to win the tournament while suspense still surrounds where the competition will take place.

WATCH: Virat Kohli gets warm reception after landing in Colombo for Sri Lanka ODI series

India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets via Duckworth Lewis System (DLS) in the second T20I on Sunday (Jul 28) to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Chasing a target of 162, rain hit India's innings three bowls after the start and six runs on board. The target was revised to 78 overs in 8 overs after the rain delay which India chased down in 6.3 overs.

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The chase, however, hit a hiccup as Sanju Samson, who came in place for an ill Shubman Gill, got out for golden duck in the second over.

Skipper Suryakumar and Yashasvi Jaiswal then added 39 runs in the next 3.1 overs took take India past 50. Matheesha Pathirana then dismissed Surya to give SL a chance.

Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home.&nbsp;

Earlier, India won the toss and put Sri Lanka to bat first. The decision seemed to work after Arshdeep Singh removed Kusal Mendis in the fourth over for a team score of 26.

Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera then added 54 runs in the next six overs before Ravi Bishnoi broke the partnership with the wicket of Nissanka.

Sri Lanka were set for a big flourish in the last five overs after being at 130/2 in 15 overs. Hardik Pandya then broke the 50-run partnership with the wicket of Kamindu Mendis (26 off 23) on the first ball of the 16th over.

Pandya then dismissed Perera (53 off 34) on the last ball of the same over to bring India back in the game. Sri Lanka could not recover from the double blow and eventually managed 161/9 in 20 overs.

For India, Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers with 3/26 while Arshdeep and Axar also took two wickets each apart from Hardik.

India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets via Duckworth Lewis System (DLS) in the second T20I on Sunday (Jul 28) to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

India beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets via Duckworth Lewis System (DLS) in the second T20I on Sunday (Jul 28) to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Chasing a target of 162, rain hit India's innings three bowls after the start and six runs on board. The target was revised to 78 overs in 8 overs after the rain delay which India chased down in 6.3 overs. Also Read: India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record during 1st T20I win vs SL The chase, however, hit a hiccup as Sanju Samson, who came in place for an ill Shubman Gill, got out for golden duck in the second over. Skipper Suryakumar and Yashasvi Jaiswal then added 39 runs in the next 3.1 overs took take India past 50. Matheesha Pathirana then dismissed Surya to give SL a chance. Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home. Earlier, India won the toss and put Sri Lanka to bat first. The decision seemed to work after Arshdeep Singh removed Kusal Mendis in the fourth over for a team score of 26. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Perera then added 54 runs in the next six overs before Ravi Bishnoi broke the partnership with the wicket of Nissanka. Sri Lanka were set for a big flourish in the last five overs after being at 130/2 in 15 overs. Hardik Pandya then broke the 50-run partnership with the wicket of Kamindu Mendis (26 off 23) on the first ball of the 16th over. Pandya then dismissed Perera (53 off 34) on the last ball of the same over to bring India back in the game. Sri Lanka could not recover from the double blow and eventually managed 161/9 in 20 overs. For India, Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers with 3/26 while Arshdeep and Axar also took two wickets each apart from Hardik.

India beat Sri Lanka in rain-curtailed second T20I to take unassailable lead in series

Former Pakistan pacer Tanveer Ahmed has challenged the Indian cricket team to 'come' to play Champions Trophy 2025. There's been a lot of uncertainty over India's travelling to Pakistan for the ICC tournament early next year.

“We are lions,” Ahmed declared. “We came and played cricket in your country. Come here and show... We are inviting you to come and play. We will provide security; we will give you everything. Just come once,” said Ahmed on his YouTube channel as reported by Cricket Pakistan.

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“This is only the job of Pakistani players, brother. Only Pakistani players came and play, then left. Whether they win or lose, they play the kind of cricket they do. They went to India, played there, and came back. This is what you call a brave team and brave players,” he further added.

Notably, India also hadn't travelled to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 and its matches were subsequently held in Sri Lanka. Pakistan, however, travelled to India for 2023 ODI World Cup played right after the regional tournament.

The news agency PTI, meanwhile, has reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left the responsibility to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to travel for the tournament up to the ICC.&nbsp;

"The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” reported PTI citing a PCB source.

Both India and Pakistan face each other in the ICC and Asian tournaments only and do not play in bilateral series due to political tensions between them.&nbsp;

The Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to be played from February 19-March 9 next year with all of India's matches to be hosted in Lahore as per draft schedule.

Former Pakistan pacer Tanveer Ahmed has challenged the Indian cricket team to 'come' to play Champions Trophy 2025. There's been a lot of uncertainty over India's travelling to Pakistan for the ICC tournament early next year.

Former Pakistan pacer Tanveer Ahmed has challenged the Indian cricket team to 'come' to play Champions Trophy 2025. There's been a lot of uncertainty over India's travelling to Pakistan for the ICC tournament early next year. “We are lions,” Ahmed declared. “We came and played cricket in your country. Come here and show... We are inviting you to come and play. We will provide security; we will give you everything. Just come once,” said Ahmed on his YouTube channel as reported by Cricket Pakistan. Also Read: Paris Olympics: Harmanpreet's thrilling last-minute goal saves the day for India vs Argentina in hockey “This is only the job of Pakistani players, brother. Only Pakistani players came and play, then left. Whether they win or lose, they play the kind of cricket they do. They went to India, played there, and came back. This is what you call a brave team and brave players,” he further added. Notably, India also hadn't travelled to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023 and its matches were subsequently held in Sri Lanka. Pakistan, however, travelled to India for 2023 ODI World Cup played right after the regional tournament. The news agency PTI, meanwhile, has reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left the responsibility to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to travel for the tournament up to the ICC. "The PCB now has done what was required of it as hosts of the Champions Trophy. It has submitted the draft schedule and format for the event and also submitted budget for the event,” reported PTI citing a PCB source. Both India and Pakistan face each other in the ICC and Asian tournaments only and do not play in bilateral series due to political tensions between them. The Champions Trophy 2025 is expected to be played from February 19-March 9 next year with all of India's matches to be hosted in Lahore as per draft schedule.

We will give you everything: Former Pakistan pacer 'challenges' India to play in Champions Trophy 2025

India T20I skipper Surykumar Yadav says that he wants to be a leader of the side and not just captain. The comments were made by Surya before India took 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28).

"I don't want to be a captain; I want to be a leader. That's it. It felt good to see such good support here and in this country," Suryakumar said in a video posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X.

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India won the first match on July 27 by 43 runs and the second T20I by seven wickets via DLS method. India were given a target of 78 runs in eight overs after the rain delay on Sunday which they chased down in 6.3 overs.

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"We spoke about this before this tournament, what brand of cricket we want to play. Even though it was a shorter target, this is the template we want going ahead. With the weather around, I thought anything below 160 or 150 chasing would've been nice. We've seen games here have been tricky. Rain helped us. The way the boys batted...wonderful. Little bit of luck has to go around, and just blessed with the rain," Surya said after sealing the series.

The chase, however, hit a hiccup as Sanju Samson, who came in place for an ill Shubman Gill, got out for golden duck in the second over.

Skipper Suryakumar and Yashasvi Jaiswal then added 39 runs in the next 3.1 overs, taking India past 50. Matheesha Pathirana then dismissed Surya to give SL a chance.

Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home.&nbsp;

The final match of the series will be played on Thursday (Jul 30).

India T20I skipper Surykumar Yadav says that he wants to be a leader of the side and not just captain. The comments were made by Surya before India took 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28).

India T20I skipper Surykumar Yadav says that he wants to be a leader of the side and not just captain. The comments were made by Surya before India took 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28). "I don't want to be a captain; I want to be a leader. That's it. It felt good to see such good support here and in this country," Suryakumar said in a video posted by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on X. 🎥 Showcasing some of #TeamIndia's stars from first T20I 🙌#SLvIND | @surya_14kumar | @akshar2026 | @ParagRiyan pic.twitter.com/LRG1ZiIiQa — BCCI (@BCCI) July 28, 2024 × India won the first match on July 27 by 43 runs and the second T20I by seven wickets via DLS method. India were given a target of 78 runs in eight overs after the rain delay on Sunday which they chased down in 6.3 overs. Also Read: 'He is into fashion': Former Pakistan cricketer's BIG claim on Ishan Kishan's ouster from Team India "We spoke about this before this tournament, what brand of cricket we want to play. Even though it was a shorter target, this is the template we want going ahead. With the weather around, I thought anything below 160 or 150 chasing would've been nice. We've seen games here have been tricky. Rain helped us. The way the boys batted...wonderful. Little bit of luck has to go around, and just blessed with the rain," Surya said after sealing the series. The chase, however, hit a hiccup as Sanju Samson, who came in place for an ill Shubman Gill, got out for golden duck in the second over. Skipper Suryakumar and Yashasvi Jaiswal then added 39 runs in the next 3.1 overs, taking India past 50. Matheesha Pathirana then dismissed Surya to give SL a chance. Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home. The final match of the series will be played on Thursday (Jul 30).

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali opened up on Ishan Kishan's ouster from Team India setup. Kishan, who slammed a double century in ODIs in late 2022, was part of India's squad for majority of 2023 and travelled everywhere with the team before also being named in the 2023 ODI World Cup squad. However, he played only the first two games before being benched. Since then, the swashbuckling left-hander has fallen behind in the pecking order. The batter made a bold call to skip the&nbsp;South Africa tour in late 2023, soon after the ODI WC, due to travel fatigue. This wasn't well received by the BCCI management. Thus, Kishan was soon excluded from the central contract list and remains out-of-favour across formats to date.

In this regard, Basit opined on Kishan's ouster and said on his YouTube channel, "Ishan Kishan has fallen down the pecking order. Woh bhi thoda sa fashion mein lag gaya tha (He too got into fashion a bit)."

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Further, the Pakistani cricketer slammed Sri Lanka for their downfall -- who failed to enter the ODI and T20 WC semifinals and also haven't qualified for next year's Champions Trophy -- and poor form following their ongoing home T20I series loss versus India. "Sri Lanka deserved to not qualify for the Champions Trophy. It seems as if they are also more concerned about maintaining friendships, just as we have seen in the Pakistan team. My personal opinion is that their women's team have performed better (who won the 2024 T20 Asia Cup, beating India in the final on July 28). Sri Lanka's men's team should learn from the women's team how to keep the belief."

Speaking about Kishan, the left-hander needs to be among runs in India's upcoming domestic season to stand any chance of coming back into India's squad. The 26-year-old has played 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 32 T20Is for India. He last played for India during their home five T20Is against Australia in Nov-Dec 2023.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali opened up on Ishan Kishan's ouster from Team India setup. Kishan, who slammed a double century in ODIs in late 2022, was part of India's squad for majority of 2023 and travelled everywhere with the team before also being named in the 2023 ODI World Cup squad.

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali opened up on Ishan Kishan's ouster from Team India setup. Kishan, who slammed a double century in ODIs in late 2022, was part of India's squad for majority of 2023 and travelled everywhere with the team before also being named in the 2023 ODI World Cup squad. However, he played only the first two games before being benched. Since then, the swashbuckling left-hander has fallen behind in the pecking order. The batter made a bold call to skip the South Africa tour in late 2023, soon after the ODI WC, due to travel fatigue. This wasn't well received by the BCCI management. Thus, Kishan was soon excluded from the central contract list and remains out-of-favour across formats to date. In this regard, Basit opined on Kishan's ouster and said on his YouTube channel, "Ishan Kishan has fallen down the pecking order. Woh bhi thoda sa fashion mein lag gaya tha (He too got into fashion a bit)." Also read: 'If you're bowling just...': Ravi Shastri shares take on injury-prone Hardik Pandya's ODI future Further, the Pakistani cricketer slammed Sri Lanka for their downfall -- who failed to enter the ODI and T20 WC semifinals and also haven't qualified for next year's Champions Trophy -- and poor form following their ongoing home T20I series loss versus India. "Sri Lanka deserved to not qualify for the Champions Trophy. It seems as if they are also more concerned about maintaining friendships, just as we have seen in the Pakistan team. My personal opinion is that their women's team have performed better (who won the 2024 T20 Asia Cup, beating India in the final on July 28). Sri Lanka's men's team should learn from the women's team how to keep the belief." Speaking about Kishan, the left-hander needs to be among runs in India's upcoming domestic season to stand any chance of coming back into India's squad. The 26-year-old has played 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 32 T20Is for India. He last played for India during their home five T20Is against Australia in Nov-Dec 2023.

'He is into fashion': Former Pakistan cricketer's BIG claim on Ishan Kishan's ouster from Team India

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper. Nonetheless, new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from&nbsp; Rahul Dravid -- and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar named Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Moreover, Hardik isn't part of India's three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka and will leave the tour midway, after the ongoing three-match T20I series in the Island nation (citing personal reasons). Shastri, thus, opined on Hardik's ODI future, saying that he will have to prove his fitness by bowling more overs consistently else it will be tough for him to retain his place.

Talking to host Sanjana Ganesan in a recent show, Shastri said, "I think (it's) very important that he continues to play. I believe match fitness is very important. So whatever T20I cricket there is, he should play as much as he can. And if he feels strong and fit, then obviously he comes into the side for the one-day game as well."

He further opined, "But then again, the bowling becomes important. If you have someone coming and bowling just three overs in where you have to bowl 10 in a one-day game, then the balance of the side takes a hit. If you can bowl consistently eight to 10 overs every game and then bat the way he does, I think he'll play in one-day cricket as well."

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Shastri added, "So I think it's up to him really, more than anything else. He understands his body better than anyone. And I'm sure, this will inspire him, especially with the way he did in the World Cup, the way he performed at the right times for India and the World Cup, so that should really get him going. He shouldn't need any motivation to get his fitness right at the top there."

Hardik was last seen in action in ODIs during the home World Cup, last year. He got injured during India's fourth encounter, versus Bangladesh in Pune. Before his injury, the all-rounder was bowling regularly, up to 7-8 overs, if not his full quota. Given that there is so much said and written about his fitness at present, the 30-year-old will be desperate to play both the white-ball formats and silence his critics by bowling maximum overs (especially in ODIs).

Currently, Hardik is involved in the three T20Is between India and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with Surya-led Men in Blue having an unassailable 2-0 lead after a seven-wicket win in the second encounter on Sunday (July 28).

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper.

Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri opened up on Hardik Pandya's injury concerns. Hardik served as India's white-ball vice-captain since early 2023. Post Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement, after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, it was expected that he would take over as T20I skipper. Nonetheless, new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from Rahul Dravid -- and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar named Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. Moreover, Hardik isn't part of India's three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka and will leave the tour midway, after the ongoing three-match T20I series in the Island nation (citing personal reasons). Shastri, thus, opined on Hardik's ODI future, saying that he will have to prove his fitness by bowling more overs consistently else it will be tough for him to retain his place. Talking to host Sanjana Ganesan in a recent show, Shastri said, "I think (it's) very important that he continues to play. I believe match fitness is very important. So whatever T20I cricket there is, he should play as much as he can. And if he feels strong and fit, then obviously he comes into the side for the one-day game as well." He further opined, "But then again, the bowling becomes important. If you have someone coming and bowling just three overs in where you have to bowl 10 in a one-day game, then the balance of the side takes a hit. If you can bowl consistently eight to 10 overs every game and then bat the way he does, I think he'll play in one-day cricket as well." Also read: India beat Sri Lanka in rain-curtailed second T20I to take unassailable lead in series Shastri added, "So I think it's up to him really, more than anything else. He understands his body better than anyone. And I'm sure, this will inspire him, especially with the way he did in the World Cup, the way he performed at the right times for India and the World Cup, so that should really get him going. He shouldn't need any motivation to get his fitness right at the top there." Hardik was last seen in action in ODIs during the home World Cup, last year. He got injured during India's fourth encounter, versus Bangladesh in Pune. Before his injury, the all-rounder was bowling regularly, up to 7-8 overs, if not his full quota. Given that there is so much said and written about his fitness at present, the 30-year-old will be desperate to play both the white-ball formats and silence his critics by bowling maximum overs (especially in ODIs). Currently, Hardik is involved in the three T20Is between India and Sri Lanka in Pallekele, with Surya-led Men in Blue having an unassailable 2-0 lead after a seven-wicket win in the second encounter on Sunday (July 28).

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Sri Lanka Women beat India Women by eight wickets in the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday (Jul 28) to lift their maiden trophy. Chasing a decent 166, skipper Chamari Athapaththu (61) Harshitha Samarawickrama (69 not out) guided the Island country to win in the penultimate over.

This was Sri Lanka's highest successful chase in T20I as well. The hosts, however, started badly as they lost the first wicket in second over of the chase with just seven runs on the board.

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Athapaththu and Samarawickrama then added 87 runs for the second wicket before Deepti Sharma clean bowled the Lankan skipper.

Kavisha Dilhari (30 off 16) then joined Samarawickrama on the crease as the duo added unbeaten 73 runs for the third wicket to take their team home.

Sri Lanka also became only the third team after India and Bangladesh to win the regional tournament.

Samarawickrama was named Player of the Match for her innings and thanked her coach at the post match presentation for her match-winning innings.

"I am very happy that I scored in this game. I had failed in the past but very happy today. When Chamari was out, I wanted to play positive cricket with Kavisha and it worked out well in the end. I am very thankful to the coach that he gave me the freedom to play," she said.

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that her team made a lot of fumbles in the match and said: "It was a decent total. Sri Lanka batted really well and didn't make it easy for us. There are a lot of areas we can improve upon and we will remember this day. Sri Lanka have been playing good cricket for quite some time. Congrats to them and credit goes to them."

Sri Lanka Women beat India Women by eight wickets in the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday (Jul 28) to lift their maiden trophy. Chasing a decent 166, skipper Chamari Athapaththu (61) Harshitha Samarawickrama (69 not out) guided the Island country to win in the penultimate over.

Sri Lanka Women beat India Women by eight wickets in the Women's Asia Cup final on Sunday (Jul 28) to lift their maiden trophy. Chasing a decent 166, skipper Chamari Athapaththu (61) Harshitha Samarawickrama (69 not out) guided the Island country to win in the penultimate over. This was Sri Lanka's highest successful chase in T20I as well. The hosts, however, started badly as they lost the first wicket in second over of the chase with just seven runs on the board. Also Read: India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record during 1st T20I win vs SL Athapaththu and Samarawickrama then added 87 runs for the second wicket before Deepti Sharma clean bowled the Lankan skipper. Kavisha Dilhari (30 off 16) then joined Samarawickrama on the crease as the duo added unbeaten 73 runs for the third wicket to take their team home. Sri Lanka also became only the third team after India and Bangladesh to win the regional tournament. Samarawickrama was named Player of the Match for her innings and thanked her coach at the post match presentation for her match-winning innings. "I am very happy that I scored in this game. I had failed in the past but very happy today. When Chamari was out, I wanted to play positive cricket with Kavisha and it worked out well in the end. I am very thankful to the coach that he gave me the freedom to play," she said. India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur acknowledged that her team made a lot of fumbles in the match and said: "It was a decent total. Sri Lanka batted really well and didn't make it easy for us. There are a lot of areas we can improve upon and we will remember this day. Sri Lanka have been playing good cricket for quite some time. Congrats to them and credit goes to them."

IND vs SL Women's Asia Cup Final: Batters star as Sri Lanka beat India to lift maiden trophy

Suryakumar Yadav started his stint as India's T20I skipper with a win and equalling Virat Kohli's record as well. Surya, during India's 43-run win on Saturday (Jul 27) against Sri Lanka, was named Player of the Match for the record 16th time.

Only Virat has 16 POTM awards to his name in 125 international T20Is games he played before retiring after India's T20 World Cup glory in June.

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Surya, meanwhile, reached the milestone in nearly half the matches - 69 to be precise and has a chance to add more to his tally as well.

Behind Surya and Virat is Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza with 15 POTM awards in 91 T20Is. Next is Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi with 14 POTM awards in 129 matches.

Former India T20I skipper Rohit Sharma completes top-five with 14 POTMs in 159 matches he played before retiring.

India's new T20I skipper was named the POTM in his first match as captain for scoring 58 off 26 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.

Thanks to his fifty and decent contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (21-ball 40) and Rishabh Pant (33-ball 49), India posted a huge total of 213/7 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Sri Lanka were very much in the chase with 140/1 in 14 overs before a proper batting collapse saw them getting all-out for 170 runs in 19.2 overs.

Speaking after match, Surya praised the opposition for playing brilliantly and said: " I think they were playing some good brand of cricket from ball one. Even with wickets falling, they [SL] kept the tempo up. We practised here for two-three days and we knew how the wicket would play. We never thought it [the game] would go away from us, given we won the World Cup."

India next play Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28) before the final T20I of the series takes place on Jul 30.

Suryakumar Yadav started his stint as India's T20I skipper with a win and equalling Virat Kohli's record as well. Surya, during India's 43-run win on Saturday (Jul 27) against Sri Lanka, was named Player of the Match for the record 16th time.

Suryakumar Yadav started his stint as India's T20I skipper with a win and equalling Virat Kohli's record as well. Surya, during India's 43-run win on Saturday (Jul 27) against Sri Lanka, was named Player of the Match for the record 16th time. Only Virat has 16 POTM awards to his name in 125 international T20Is games he played before retiring after India's T20 World Cup glory in June. Also Read: SL vs IND, 1st T20I: India start Gambhir-Suryakumar era on winning note despite hosts' resolute show with bat Surya, meanwhile, reached the milestone in nearly half the matches - 69 to be precise and has a chance to add more to his tally as well. Behind Surya and Virat is Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza with 15 POTM awards in 91 T20Is. Next is Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi with 14 POTM awards in 129 matches. Former India T20I skipper Rohit Sharma completes top-five with 14 POTMs in 159 matches he played before retiring. India's new T20I skipper was named the POTM in his first match as captain for scoring 58 off 26 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes. Thanks to his fifty and decent contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal (21-ball 40) and Rishabh Pant (33-ball 49), India posted a huge total of 213/7 in 20 overs. Sri Lanka were very much in the chase with 140/1 in 14 overs before a proper batting collapse saw them getting all-out for 170 runs in 19.2 overs. Speaking after match, Surya praised the opposition for playing brilliantly and said: " I think they were playing some good brand of cricket from ball one. Even with wickets falling, they [SL] kept the tempo up. We practised here for two-three days and we knew how the wicket would play. We never thought it [the game] would go away from us, given we won the World Cup." India next play Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28) before the final T20I of the series takes place on Jul 30.

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record during 1st T20I win vs SL

The Indian cricket team kickstarted the Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era on a winning note on Saturday (July 27) despite a resolute show with the bat by hosts Sri Lanka. Winning by 43 runs, India&nbsp;took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with an opportunity to seal the series on Sunday in the second T20I. Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer for India having scored 58 off 26 while Rishabh Pant missed out on a fifty as he was dismissed for 49.

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Tasked to defend 214 in a high-scoring contest at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the visitors were on the back foot as Sri Lanka got off to a great start. Pathum Nissanka’s 79 off 48 set the tone for the hosts while Kusal Mendis (45 off 27) was also on the money. The pair stitched a partnership of 84 runs for the opening wicket Arshdeep Sing got the better of Mendis. However, that was not enough to break the momentum for the hosts with Kusal Perera joining in the middle.

The pair&nbsp;put up a partnership of 56 runs for the second wicket and took Sri Lanka to the brink of the win before the Indian bowlers started to dominate. Both Nissanka and Perera were dismissed by Axar Patel which started the downfall of the hosts. Only Kamindu Mendis with 12 would get into double figures for Sri Lanka as the rest of the batters were dismissed for single-digit scores.

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Sri Lanka quickly went from 140/1 to 170 all out, losing nine wickets in a span of 30 runs. Interestingly, Riyam Parag turned out to be the pick of the bowlers having ended with figures of 5/3 in his 1.2 overs. Arshdeep and Axar both ended with two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj and Ravi Bishnoi also bagged a wicket.

Earlier, India scored 213/7 in their 20 overs with Suryakumar top-scoring with 58 and Pant following on with 49. Yashasvi Jasiwal (40) and Shubman Gill (34) also got starts for India but could not convert into big innings. Matheesha Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka having ended with figures of 40/4 in his four overs.

The Indian cricket team kickstarted the Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era on a winning note on Saturday (July 27) despite a resolute show with the bat by hosts Sri Lanka.

The Indian cricket team kickstarted the Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar Yadav era on a winning note on Saturday (July 27) despite a resolute show with the bat by hosts Sri Lanka. Winning by 43 runs, India took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series with an opportunity to seal the series on Sunday in the second T20I. Suryakumar Yadav was the top scorer for India having scored 58 off 26 while Rishabh Pant missed out on a fifty as he was dismissed for 49. India take a 1-0 lead in the series with a clinical victory 🙌#SLvIND: https://t.co/CPxoJ8LlRJ pic.twitter.com/VuCtkyv4XB — ICC (@ICC) July 27, 2024 × India starts on a winning note Tasked to defend 214 in a high-scoring contest at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the visitors were on the back foot as Sri Lanka got off to a great start. Pathum Nissanka’s 79 off 48 set the tone for the hosts while Kusal Mendis (45 off 27) was also on the money. The pair stitched a partnership of 84 runs for the opening wicket Arshdeep Sing got the better of Mendis. However, that was not enough to break the momentum for the hosts with Kusal Perera joining in the middle. The pair put up a partnership of 56 runs for the second wicket and took Sri Lanka to the brink of the win before the Indian bowlers started to dominate. Both Nissanka and Perera were dismissed by Axar Patel which started the downfall of the hosts. Only Kamindu Mendis with 12 would get into double figures for Sri Lanka as the rest of the batters were dismissed for single-digit scores. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: When & how to watch Manu Bhaker's 10m air pistol women's singles final? - Live streaming Sri Lanka quickly went from 140/1 to 170 all out, losing nine wickets in a span of 30 runs. Interestingly, Riyam Parag turned out to be the pick of the bowlers having ended with figures of 5/3 in his 1.2 overs. Arshdeep and Axar both ended with two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj and Ravi Bishnoi also bagged a wicket. Earlier, India scored 213/7 in their 20 overs with Suryakumar top-scoring with 58 and Pant following on with 49. Yashasvi Jasiwal (40) and Shubman Gill (34) also got starts for India but could not convert into big innings. Matheesha Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers for Sri Lanka having ended with figures of 40/4 in his four overs.

SL vs IND, 1st T20I: India start Gambhir-Suryakumar era on winning note despite hosts' resolute show with bat

England Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Richard Gould has backed Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy 2025 amid reports of uncertainty over India's travel.

The comments were made during the BBC Test Match special on the Day 1 tea break of the ongoing third Test between England and West Indies.

"There's a great deal of determination to make sure it [Champions Trophy] is [hosted in Pakistan next year]," Gould said. "Particularly from the PCB and the ECB."

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There have been growing clouds of doubt about whether India will travel to Pakistan for the tournament or not. The International Cricket Council (ICC), meanwhile, has put aside some complementary funds in the budget approved in case India plays their matches outside the host country.

The development was reported by the news agency PTI after the conclusion of ICC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 19-22.

"The ICC has kept supplementary expenses in its tournament budget to meet any situation where the Indian team has to play its matches outside Pakistan," reported PTI.

The news agency also reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left the responsibility to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to travel for the tournament up to the ICC.&nbsp;

"It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule has suggested hosting all of India's games in Lahore including a semi-final (if India qualifies) and final," the source added.&nbsp;

Last year, India decided not to travel to Pakistan for the regional Asia Cup. The tournament was eventually played in a hybrid model with India playing all their matches in Sri Lanka.

Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 which was played right after the Asia Cup.&nbsp;

England Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Richard Gould has backed Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy 2025 amid reports of uncertainty over India's travel. The comments were made during the BBC Test Match special on the Day 1 tea break of the ongoing third Test between England and West Indies.

England Cricket Board (ECB) CEO Richard Gould has backed Pakistan to host the Champions Trophy 2025 amid reports of uncertainty over India's travel. The comments were made during the BBC Test Match special on the Day 1 tea break of the ongoing third Test between England and West Indies. "There's a great deal of determination to make sure it [Champions Trophy] is [hosted in Pakistan next year]," Gould said. "Particularly from the PCB and the ECB." Also read: 'I hope he will...,' Suryakumar reacts on becoming India T20I skipper over Hardik Pandya There have been growing clouds of doubt about whether India will travel to Pakistan for the tournament or not. The International Cricket Council (ICC), meanwhile, has put aside some complementary funds in the budget approved in case India plays their matches outside the host country. The development was reported by the news agency PTI after the conclusion of ICC's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 19-22. "The ICC has kept supplementary expenses in its tournament budget to meet any situation where the Indian team has to play its matches outside Pakistan," reported PTI. The news agency also reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has left the responsibility to convince the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to travel for the tournament up to the ICC. "It is now up to the ICC how soon they circulate, discuss and finalize the schedule of the Champions Trophy. The PCB for its part in the draft schedule has suggested hosting all of India's games in Lahore including a semi-final (if India qualifies) and final," the source added. Last year, India decided not to travel to Pakistan for the regional Asia Cup. The tournament was eventually played in a hybrid model with India playing all their matches in Sri Lanka. Pakistan, however, travelled to India for the ODI World Cup 2023 which was played right after the Asia Cup.

'Determination to make sure...,' ECB backs PCB to host Champions Trophy 2025 amid doubts over India's travel

England’s Joe Root&nbsp;added another feather to his already impressive hat on Saturday (July 27) after he became the seventh-highest scorer in the history of Test match cricket. Root, batting on Day 2 of the Birmingham Test against the West Indies leapfrogged great Brain Lara having surpassed his tally of 11994 runs. The veteran batter also completed 12,000 Test runs and continues to rise high in the red-ball format.

<h2>Joe Root surpasses Brian Lara</h2>

On the fifth ball of the 30th over in England’s first innings, Root got two runs from Alzarri Joseph’s bowling which saw him script history for the hosts. He got the better of Lara for the most runs scored in the red-ball format having leapfrogged him. It took the Englishman 261 innings from 143 matches to breach the great Lara’s record. Currently, Root is seventh seventh-highest scorer in the format and at 33 he still has a great chance of getting into the top two.

<h2>Most Runs in Test format</h2>

15921 - Sachin

13378 - Ponting

13289 - Kallis

13288 - Dravid

12472 - Cook

12400 - Sangakkara

12000 - Root

As things stand, he is less than 1400 runs shy of the second spot held by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. However, it is unlikely that he could surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s tally which still requires more than 3800 runs.

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<h2>Root completes 12,000 Test runs</h2>

The former England captain also completed 12,000 runs not long after he had surpassed Lara’s record. He became the second England batter after Alastair Cook to score 12,000 Test runs and has a golden chance of surpassing another great batter. When compared to Cook, he is the fastest to reach 12,000 runs needing just 261 innings.

At the time of writing, Root was batting on 84 off 120 deliveries and was approaching his 33rd Test hundred. He was partnered by Jamie Smith who was batting on 37 off 38 as they narrowed the lead to less than 100 runs. Currently, England trailed by 51 runs and were 231/6 with four wickets still in hand in their first innings.

England’s Joe Root added another feather to his already impressive hat on Saturday (July 27) after he became the seventh-highest scorer in the history of Test match cricket.

England’s Joe Root added another feather to his already impressive hat on Saturday (July 27) after he became the seventh-highest scorer in the history of Test match cricket. Root, batting on Day 2 of the Birmingham Test against the West Indies leapfrogged great Brain Lara having surpassed his tally of 11994 runs. The veteran batter also completed 12,000 Test runs and continues to rise high in the red-ball format. Joe Root surpasses Brian Lara On the fifth ball of the 30th over in England’s first innings, Root got two runs from Alzarri Joseph’s bowling which saw him script history for the hosts. He got the better of Lara for the most runs scored in the red-ball format having leapfrogged him. It took the Englishman 261 innings from 143 matches to breach the great Lara’s record. Currently, Root is seventh seventh-highest scorer in the format and at 33 he still has a great chance of getting into the top two. Most Runs in Test format 15921 - Sachin 13378 - Ponting 13289 - Kallis 13288 - Dravid 12472 - Cook 12400 - Sangakkara 12000 - Root As things stand, he is less than 1400 runs shy of the second spot held by former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. However, it is unlikely that he could surpass Sachin Tendulkar’s tally which still requires more than 3800 runs. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: India's Manu Bhaker books place in 10m air pistol final after flawless show in qualifiers Root completes 12,000 Test runs The former England captain also completed 12,000 runs not long after he had surpassed Lara’s record. He became the second England batter after Alastair Cook to score 12,000 Test runs and has a golden chance of surpassing another great batter. When compared to Cook, he is the fastest to reach 12,000 runs needing just 261 innings. At the time of writing, Root was batting on 84 off 120 deliveries and was approaching his 33rd Test hundred. He was partnered by Jamie Smith who was batting on 37 off 38 as they narrowed the lead to less than 100 runs. Currently, England trailed by 51 runs and were 231/6 with four wickets still in hand in their first innings.

ENG vs WI, 3rd Test: England's Joe Root leapfrogs Brian Lara for most Test runs; completes 12000 runs

India's new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav says Hardik Pandya is a very important player of the team. The comments came days after Surya pipped Pandya to become the new T20I skipper following&nbsp;Rohit Sharma's retirement.

“Hardik's role has always been the same. He is a very important player for the team. The way he performed in the World Cup, I hope he will continue to do the same,” Surya told reporters on the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka.

Hardik, who was Rohit's deputy in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, lost out on the captaincy due to fitness issues as per the BCCI.

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Surya's first assignment is going to be the three-T20I series against Sri Lanka which starts on Sunday&nbsp;(Jul 28). The series also marks Gautam Gambhir's maiden one&nbsp;as the new head coach.&nbsp;

Apart from Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement, Rahul Dravid also decided not to continue as India head coach after T20 WC glory.

Hardik, as SKY mentioned, played a pivotal role in India's title-winning campaign, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets throughout the tournament. Hardik also bowled the last over against South Africa in the final.

The all-rounder and SKY came together&nbsp;to take out David Miller who was Proteas' last hope to win the ICC trophy.

After SKY's announcement as T20I skipper, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said&nbsp;that Pandya's fitness concerns and workload management were the main issues behind the decision.

Before the T20 World Cup, Hardik had last played in the 2023 ODI World Cup during which he got injured. The all-rounder only returned to competitive cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

India Squad for T20Is: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

India's new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav says Hardik Pandya is a very important player of the team. The comments came days after Surya pipped Pandya to become the new T20I skipper following Rohit Sharma's retirement.

India's new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav says Hardik Pandya is a very important player of the team. The comments came days after Surya pipped Pandya to become the new T20I skipper following Rohit Sharma's retirement. “Hardik's role has always been the same. He is a very important player for the team. The way he performed in the World Cup, I hope he will continue to do the same,” Surya told reporters on the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka. Hardik, who was Rohit's deputy in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, lost out on the captaincy due to fitness issues as per the BCCI. Also Read: Gautam Gambhir reacts to Rahul Dravid’s 'powerful message' that makes him smile ahead of India coaching debut Surya's first assignment is going to be the three-T20I series against Sri Lanka which starts on Sunday (Jul 28). The series also marks Gautam Gambhir's maiden one as the new head coach. Apart from Rohit, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement, Rahul Dravid also decided not to continue as India head coach after T20 WC glory. Hardik, as SKY mentioned, played a pivotal role in India's title-winning campaign, scoring 144 runs and taking 11 wickets throughout the tournament. Hardik also bowled the last over against South Africa in the final. The all-rounder and SKY came together to take out David Miller who was Proteas' last hope to win the ICC trophy. After SKY's announcement as T20I skipper, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Pandya's fitness concerns and workload management were the main issues behind the decision. Before the T20 World Cup, Hardik had last played in the 2023 ODI World Cup during which he got injured. The all-rounder only returned to competitive cricket during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. India Squad for T20Is: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

'I hope he will...,' Suryakumar reacts on becoming India T20I skipper over Hardik Pandya

Matthew Mott's future as head coach of the England men's white-ball team was left hanging in the air after the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) failed to offer the under-pressure Australian "the dreaded vote of confidence" on Friday.

The 50-year-old Mott, previously in charge of the all-conquering Australian women's side, has seen his position come under intense scrutiny after disappointing England title defences in both last year's 50-over World Cup and the more recent T20 World Cup.

Both Mott and white-ball captain Jos Buttler have faced searching questions about their leadership, with several British media reports saying both men could lose their respective posts.&nbsp;

ECB chief Richard Gould did little to stem the tide of speculation when speaking to BBC Radio on the opening day of the third Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston.

He did confirm, however, that it was "certainly not true" to say Mott had already been sacked, with Gould also telling the BBC's Test Match Special programme: "We are always assessing options. That's what happens in high performance sport.

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"You're always assessing your options but you never want to be drawn into giving the dreaded vote of confidence or anything like that," added Gould, the son of former professional footballer and manager Bobby Gould.

"That's what competitive sport is, it always brings scrutiny and decisions. We always want to make sure we do the right thing by the sport, the team and the individuals.

"We'll always use whatever time we've got to make the best decisions possible; we won't be pressured into anything other than that."

England certainly have no need to make an immediate decision regarding their white-ball coach and captain as they are not in limited-overs action again until the first of eight matches -- three Twenty20 internationals and five one-day internationals -- at home to arch-rivals Australia in September.

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Matthew Mott's future as head coach of the England men's white-ball team was left hanging in the air after the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) failed to offer the under-pressure Australian "the dreaded vote of confidence" on Friday.

Matthew Mott's future as head coach of the England men's white-ball team was left hanging in the air after the chief executive of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) failed to offer the under-pressure Australian "the dreaded vote of confidence" on Friday. The 50-year-old Mott, previously in charge of the all-conquering Australian women's side, has seen his position come under intense scrutiny after disappointing England title defences in both last year's 50-over World Cup and the more recent T20 World Cup. Both Mott and white-ball captain Jos Buttler have faced searching questions about their leadership, with several British media reports saying both men could lose their respective posts. ECB chief Richard Gould did little to stem the tide of speculation when speaking to BBC Radio on the opening day of the third Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston. He did confirm, however, that it was "certainly not true" to say Mott had already been sacked, with Gould also telling the BBC's Test Match Special programme: "We are always assessing options. That's what happens in high performance sport. ALSO READ | India tour of Sri Lanka: Match dates, venues, timings, teams and all you need to know "You're always assessing your options but you never want to be drawn into giving the dreaded vote of confidence or anything like that," added Gould, the son of former professional footballer and manager Bobby Gould. "That's what competitive sport is, it always brings scrutiny and decisions. We always want to make sure we do the right thing by the sport, the team and the individuals. "We'll always use whatever time we've got to make the best decisions possible; we won't be pressured into anything other than that." England certainly have no need to make an immediate decision regarding their white-ball coach and captain as they are not in limited-overs action again until the first of eight matches -- three Twenty20 internationals and five one-day internationals -- at home to arch-rivals Australia in September. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Matthew Mott's England future uncertain as ECB chief Richard Gould fails to offer support

India are&nbsp;all set to take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series as Gautam Gambhir takes charge of his maiden series as head coach of the side. India will face the hosts on Saturday (July 27) as they look to start on a winning note in the series. The series will also mark the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav’s reign as the new skipper of the T20I side as he officially takes over. Suryakumar addressed the pre-match press conference on Friday where he opened up about his&nbsp;approach for the team.

<h2>SKY opens up on India’s approach</h2>

"The same train will continue," Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference. "Only the engine has changed. The bogies (carriages) are the same."

"It's now been 10 years since we've been working together, even though I went into a different franchise in 2018 and he also went to another. We used to keep in touch, talk about the game, even if we were on different teams. There have been learnings in the last six years too when I was not with him,” Suryakumar added.

This will be India’s second series without senior guns like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja who all announced their retirement from the format after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue will be looking to start a fresh cycle under the leadership of Suryakumar who has been an ever-present in the T20I squad for India.

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Interestingly, despite being named as the captain of the T20I squad, there is no place for Suryakumar Yadav in the ODI squad while Hardik Pandya also faces an axe in the format. They both still have a pivotal role to play in the T20I set-up but are unlikely to be involved in the ODI set-up, meaning they are unlikely to be considered for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

<h2>Squad</h2>

India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

India are all set to take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series as Gautam Gambhir takes charge of his maiden series as head coach of the side. India will face the hosts on Saturday (July 27) as they look to start on a winning note in the series.

India are all set to take on Sri Lanka in the three-match T20I series as Gautam Gambhir takes charge of his maiden series as head coach of the side. India will face the hosts on Saturday (July 27) as they look to start on a winning note in the series. The series will also mark the beginning of Suryakumar Yadav’s reign as the new skipper of the T20I side as he officially takes over. Suryakumar addressed the pre-match press conference on Friday where he opened up about his approach for the team. SKY opens up on India’s approach "The same train will continue," Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference. "Only the engine has changed. The bogies (carriages) are the same." "It's now been 10 years since we've been working together, even though I went into a different franchise in 2018 and he also went to another. We used to keep in touch, talk about the game, even if we were on different teams. There have been learnings in the last six years too when I was not with him,” Suryakumar added. This will be India’s second series without senior guns like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja who all announced their retirement from the format after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue will be looking to start a fresh cycle under the leadership of Suryakumar who has been an ever-present in the T20I squad for India. ALSO READ | India tour of Sri Lanka: Match dates, venues, timings, teams and all you need to know Interestingly, despite being named as the captain of the T20I squad, there is no place for Suryakumar Yadav in the ODI squad while Hardik Pandya also faces an axe in the format. They both still have a pivotal role to play in the T20I set-up but are unlikely to be involved in the ODI set-up, meaning they are unlikely to be considered for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Squad India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

SL vs IND, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav assured of no change in approach, says 'same train will continue'

Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday. India has entered the final for the ninth time in the tournament by outplaying Bangladesh in all facets of the game at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

The 2018 champions tottered to find any sort of momentum on their side, but all of their efforts eventually went in vain. While chasing a paltry target of 81, the Indian opening duo went all guns blazing right from the first over. Mandhana played it through the line to find the fence with ease and pick up India's first boundary on the fourth ball of the first over.

Shafali joined the party and put her destructive stroke play on display by finding boundaries without breaking a sweat. In the fourth over, Mandhana smoked the ball into the stand over the deep backward square leg to prove her intentions of taking India home early. While Bangladesh suffered on the batting surface, Indian players thrived on the same pitch, making it feel like a different venue for batters.

Mandhana continued to assert her dominance by dealing with boundaries. Shafali rotated the strike and allowed her partner to spread carnage in Dambulla. Fortune was on the side of both batters. Mandhana was caught at the backward point on 35, but Jahanara Alam overstepped the line in the 8th over. Shafali survived a scare in the next when she attempted to go for a slog sweep but saw her catch dropped by the fielder.

Mandhana struck back-to-back fours off Nahida Akter and raised her bat for her 25th half-century in the T20I format. India capped off their impressive display by chasing the target with nine overs to spare. Mandhana and Shafali went unbeaten with scores of 55* and 26* respectively.

Earlier in the innings, Bangladesh's decision to bat after winning the toss backfired completely, as its batters struggled to counter India's bowling display in the powerplay. Renuka Singh dismantled Bangladesh's opening order with her sheer pace.

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She bowled three overs in the powerplay and removed Bangladesh's top three batters, including Dilara Akter (6), Murshida Khatun (4) and Ishma Tanjim (8). Skipper Nigar Sultana tried to script an unprecedented comeback with her cautious approach against the high-flying Indian bowlers. However, wickets kept falling on the other end after the introduction of spin duo Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav.

With her magical left-arm spin, Radha dismantled Bangladesh's middle order. Deepti, on the other hand, chipped in with a wicket and kept things tight in her four-over spell. Radha claimed three wickets to completely derail Bangladesh's innings. After she dismissed the Bangladesh captain, Nigar, on 32(51), Shorna Akter came in at the end and produced a couple of boundaries towards the end. Her unbeaten 19 propelled Bangladesh to a score of 80/8.

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Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday.

Renuka Singh's pace and blazing knock from vice-captain Smriti Mandhana allowed India to punch their ticket for the final of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 following a resounding 10-wicket win over Bangladesh on Friday. India has entered the final for the ninth time in the tournament by outplaying Bangladesh in all facets of the game at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. The 2018 champions tottered to find any sort of momentum on their side, but all of their efforts eventually went in vain. While chasing a paltry target of 81, the Indian opening duo went all guns blazing right from the first over. Mandhana played it through the line to find the fence with ease and pick up India's first boundary on the fourth ball of the first over. Shafali joined the party and put her destructive stroke play on display by finding boundaries without breaking a sweat. In the fourth over, Mandhana smoked the ball into the stand over the deep backward square leg to prove her intentions of taking India home early. While Bangladesh suffered on the batting surface, Indian players thrived on the same pitch, making it feel like a different venue for batters. Mandhana continued to assert her dominance by dealing with boundaries. Shafali rotated the strike and allowed her partner to spread carnage in Dambulla. Fortune was on the side of both batters. Mandhana was caught at the backward point on 35, but Jahanara Alam overstepped the line in the 8th over. Shafali survived a scare in the next when she attempted to go for a slog sweep but saw her catch dropped by the fielder. Mandhana struck back-to-back fours off Nahida Akter and raised her bat for her 25th half-century in the T20I format. India capped off their impressive display by chasing the target with nine overs to spare. Mandhana and Shafali went unbeaten with scores of 55* and 26* respectively. Earlier in the innings, Bangladesh's decision to bat after winning the toss backfired completely, as its batters struggled to counter India's bowling display in the powerplay. Renuka Singh dismantled Bangladesh's opening order with her sheer pace. ALSO READ | India tour of Sri Lanka: Match dates, venues, timings, teams and all you need to know She bowled three overs in the powerplay and removed Bangladesh's top three batters, including Dilara Akter (6), Murshida Khatun (4) and Ishma Tanjim (8). Skipper Nigar Sultana tried to script an unprecedented comeback with her cautious approach against the high-flying Indian bowlers. However, wickets kept falling on the other end after the introduction of spin duo Deepti Sharma and Radha Yadav. With her magical left-arm spin, Radha dismantled Bangladesh's middle order. Deepti, on the other hand, chipped in with a wicket and kept things tight in her four-over spell. Radha claimed three wickets to completely derail Bangladesh's innings. After she dismissed the Bangladesh captain, Nigar, on 32(51), Shorna Akter came in at the end and produced a couple of boundaries towards the end. Her unbeaten 19 propelled Bangladesh to a score of 80/8. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Women's Asia Cup: Renuka's pace, Mandhana's blitz seal India's place in final following 10-wicket win over Ban

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has&nbsp;requested Team India to visit Pakistan amid the 2025 Champions Trophy row. India and Pakistan play each other only in multi-nation and ICC events, due to the strained political relations since 2008. However, the next year's Champions Trophy is set to be hosted by Pakistan in February-March. At this point, it is unlikely that India will visit the country for the mega event. While talks are on to see how the tournament can be held smoothly. Malik has urged Team India to make a visit to their neighbouring country, saying 'we are good people'.

Malik told Cricket Pakistan, "Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that's a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn't come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it's a good opportunity for the Indian team too. I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven't played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. Hum bahut acche log hai (we are good people). We're very hospitable people, so I'm sure the Indian team should definitely come."

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As per a report in PTI, the topic of Champions Trophy’s schedule and format didn't even come up in the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s&nbsp;recently-held annual conference. It further stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have left it to the ICC to convince Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send their team to Pakistan&nbsp;for the showpiece event.

Last year, Pakistan visited India -- after much drama and chaos -- for the ODI World Cup. It will be interesting to see if India does the same this time around. Notably, the 2023&nbsp;Asia Cup was held in hybrid model after India refused to go to Pakistan, i.e. the original host. Thus, team India's&nbsp;games were held in Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

According to the draft schedule, PCB have scheduled all of India's games in Lahore along with the semifinal and final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Both India and Pakistan are in Group 1 along with Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan and England are in Group 2.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has requested Team India to visit Pakistan amid the 2025 Champions Trophy row. India and Pakistan play each other only in multi-nation and ICC events, due to the strained political relations since 2008.

Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik has requested Team India to visit Pakistan amid the 2025 Champions Trophy row. India and Pakistan play each other only in multi-nation and ICC events, due to the strained political relations since 2008. However, the next year's Champions Trophy is set to be hosted by Pakistan in February-March. At this point, it is unlikely that India will visit the country for the mega event. While talks are on to see how the tournament can be held smoothly. Malik has urged Team India to make a visit to their neighbouring country, saying 'we are good people'. Malik told Cricket Pakistan, "Whatever reservations there are between the countries, that's a separate issue and should be solved separately. Politics shouldn't come into sports. The Pakistan team went to India last year, and now it's a good opportunity for the Indian team too. I think there are many players in the Indian team who haven't played in Pakistan, so it would be great for them. Hum bahut acche log hai (we are good people). We're very hospitable people, so I'm sure the Indian team should definitely come." Also read: Dravid, not Gambhir, behind Suryakumar Yadav being named T20I skipper? Here's what former coach says As per a report in PTI, the topic of Champions Trophy’s schedule and format didn't even come up in the International Cricket Council (ICC)'s recently-held annual conference. It further stated that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) have left it to the ICC to convince Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send their team to Pakistan for the showpiece event. Last year, Pakistan visited India -- after much drama and chaos -- for the ODI World Cup. It will be interesting to see if India does the same this time around. Notably, the 2023 Asia Cup was held in hybrid model after India refused to go to Pakistan, i.e. the original host. Thus, team India's games were held in Sri Lanka. According to the draft schedule, PCB have scheduled all of India's games in Lahore along with the semifinal and final of the 2025 Champions Trophy. Both India and Pakistan are in Group 1 along with Bangladesh and New Zealand whereas Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan and England are in Group 2.

'We're good people': Shoaib Malik's HUMBLE request to India to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy

Fresh from their historic T20 World Cup triumph last month, in Barbados, India will be back in action when they commence their tour of Sri Lanka on Saturday (July 27). The tour comprises of three T20Is and ODIs each and will see the return of many regulars who missed the five T20Is versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation, shortly after the&nbsp;WC triumph. The tour will also be Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as the head coach after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended and he refused an extension.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about India's tour of Sri Lanka, including the full schedule, match dates and timings, venues, India squads and live telecast details -

<h2>INDIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2024</h2>

1st T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 27 (Saturday)

2nd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 28 (Sunday)

3rd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 30 (Tuesday)

All the T20Is will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-vs-bangladesh-womens-asia-cup-2024-when-and-where-to-watch-ind-vs-ban-semifinal-match-744343">India vs Bangladesh, Women's Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch Ind vs Ban semifinal match?</a>

1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 2 (Friday)

2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 4 (Sunday)

3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 7 (Wednesday)

All the three ODIs will take place at the&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.&nbsp;

<h2>The live telecast of&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India:</h2>

The live telecast of&nbsp;India tour of Sri Lanka will be telecast on the&nbsp;Sony Sports Network&nbsp;in India.

<h2>The&nbsp;live stream of India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India:</h2>

The live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka series will be available on the&nbsp;SonyLIV&nbsp;app and website in India.

India's T20I squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.

India's ODI squad:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

India, under new team management led by Gambhir, will be eager to start off on a high. The three T20Is will also be Suryakumar Yadav's first-ever assignment as India's skipper in the shortest format. He pipped Hardik Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023, to become the T20I skipper and the dashing batter will like&nbsp;to his full-time captaincy tenure with a series win.&nbsp;

The ODIs will see the return of Rohit and Virat Kohli. The two have a solid record versus the Islanders and, hence, will like to carry on in a similar fashion with one eye already on the next ICC event, i.e. the 2025 Champions Trophy. Hitman will lead the ODI side.&nbsp;

Fresh from their historic T20 World Cup triumph last month, in Barbados, India will be back in action when they commence their tour of Sri Lanka on Saturday (July 27).

Fresh from their historic T20 World Cup triumph last month, in Barbados, India will be back in action when they commence their tour of Sri Lanka on Saturday (July 27). The tour comprises of three T20Is and ODIs each and will see the return of many regulars who missed the five T20Is versus Zimbabwe, in the African nation, shortly after the WC triumph. The tour will also be Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as the head coach after Rahul Dravid's tenure ended and he refused an extension. Here is all you need to know about India's tour of Sri Lanka, including the full schedule, match dates and timings, venues, India squads and live telecast details - INDIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2024 1st T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 27 (Saturday) 2nd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 28 (Sunday) 3rd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 30 (Tuesday) All the T20Is will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele. Also read: India vs Bangladesh, Women's Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch Ind vs Ban semifinal match? 1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 2 (Friday) 2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 4 (Sunday) 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 7 (Wednesday) All the three ODIs will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The live telecast of India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India: The live telecast of India tour of Sri Lanka will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. The live stream of India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India: The live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka series will be available on the SonyLIV app and website in India. India's T20I squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj. India's ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana. India, under new team management led by Gambhir, will be eager to start off on a high. The three T20Is will also be Suryakumar Yadav's first-ever assignment as India's skipper in the shortest format. He pipped Hardik Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023, to become the T20I skipper and the dashing batter will like to his full-time captaincy tenure with a series win. The ODIs will see the return of Rohit and Virat Kohli. The two have a solid record versus the Islanders and, hence, will like to carry on in a similar fashion with one eye already on the next ICC event, i.e. the 2025 Champions Trophy. Hitman will lead the ODI side.

India tour of Sri Lanka: Match dates, venues, timings, teams and all you need to know

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India&nbsp;face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title. While they will start as favourites versus the Bangla Tigers, Harman &amp; Co. won't take their opposition lightly by any means.

Talking about the Indian women&nbsp;team's campaign in this edition, they started the tournament with a comprehensive win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The Women in Green had no chance as India won by seven wickets after dismissing their opponent for a paltry 108. From thereon, they went past UAE and Nepal with a 78 and 82-run wins, respectively.

On the other hand, Bangladesh had a poor start to their campaign with a loss to hosts Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, they came back strongly with a resounding seven-wicket win over Thailand and 114-run hammering of Malaysia to enter the semifinals.

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/were-good-people-shoaib-maliks-humble-request-for-india-to-visit-pakistan-for-2025-champions-trophy-744268">'We're good people': Shoaib Malik's HUMBLE request to India to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy</a>

WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH INDIA VS BANGLADESH SEMIFINAL?

When and where to watch&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal on TV?

The&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal will commence at 14:00&nbsp;IST on Friday (July 26). The live broadcast will be on Star Sports 3.

Where to find the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal?

The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal's live streaming will be&nbsp;on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

SQUADS

India: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Smriti Mandhana(c), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Asha Sobhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar

Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Sabikun Nahar, Rubya Haider, Marufa Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Sultana Khatu

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India face Bangladesh in the first semifinal of the 2024 Women's Asia Cup on Friday (July 26), in Dambulla. Unbeaten India are just two wins shy from winning the tournament and clinching their eighth Asia Cup title. While they will start as favourites versus the Bangla Tigers, Harman & Co. won't take their opposition lightly by any means. Talking about the Indian women team's campaign in this edition, they started the tournament with a comprehensive win over arch-rivals Pakistan. The Women in Green had no chance as India won by seven wickets after dismissing their opponent for a paltry 108. From thereon, they went past UAE and Nepal with a 78 and 82-run wins, respectively. On the other hand, Bangladesh had a poor start to their campaign with a loss to hosts Sri Lanka. Nonetheless, they came back strongly with a resounding seven-wicket win over Thailand and 114-run hammering of Malaysia to enter the semifinals. Also read: 'We're good people': Shoaib Malik's HUMBLE request to India to visit Pakistan for 2025 Champions Trophy WHEN AND WHERE TO WATCH INDIA VS BANGLADESH SEMIFINAL? When and where to watch India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal on TV? The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal will commence at 14:00 IST on Friday (July 26). The live broadcast will be on Star Sports 3. Where to find the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal? The India vs Bangladesh Women's Asia Cup semifinal's live streaming will be on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. SQUADS India: Shafali Verma, Dayalan Hemalatha, S Sajana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Smriti Mandhana(c), Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Thakur Singh, Arundhati Reddy, Uma Chetry, Asha Sobhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Pooja Vastrakar Bangladesh: Dilara Akter, Murshida Khatun, Nigar Sultana(w/c), Rumana Ahmed, Ishma Tanjim, Ritu Moni, Rabeya Khan, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Nahida Akter, Sabikun Nahar, Rubya Haider, Marufa Akter, Shorifa Khatun, Sultana Khatu

India vs Bangladesh, Women's Asia Cup 2024: When and where to watch Ind vs Ban semifinal match

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023. Being asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 240 before Travis Head's 120-ball 137 propelled Australia to an easy win in 43 overs.

Given hosts India dominated the entire edition and entered the final on the back of an unbeaten run (winning 10 games in a row), many slammed captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid for opting for a slow pitch for the summit clash.&nbsp;Now, Rathour has denied all allegations of India using a doctored pitch.

He told Sportstar, "I’ve heard this story that the pitch was different, which I don’t agree with at all. In the final, the pitch improved as the game progressed; we expected it to get slower, which it didn’t, so why did that happen? Yes, we could have scored more runs. There are so many ifs and buts, but one thing is sure: you need a little luck to win a tournament. And that day, Australia were luckier than us. They played better cricket than us. And that’s the reason they won."

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Rathour was part of the Dravid-led coaching staff before stepping aside recently. After the ODI WC final loss, India moved on in style and won the 2024 T20 WC, held in the West Indies and the USA in June. Following Rohit-led India's win, coach Dravid and batting coach Rathour signed off from their respective positions along with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey.&nbsp;

T Dilip, the fielding coach, is the only retention in India's new-look coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023.

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has denied allegations of the 2023 ODI World Cup final pitch being 'doctored'. The pitch, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad, came under the scanner after Rohit Sharma-led India's six-wicket loss to Australia in the finale on Nov 19, 2023. Being asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 240 before Travis Head's 120-ball 137 propelled Australia to an easy win in 43 overs. Given hosts India dominated the entire edition and entered the final on the back of an unbeaten run (winning 10 games in a row), many slammed captain Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid for opting for a slow pitch for the summit clash. Now, Rathour has denied all allegations of India using a doctored pitch. He told Sportstar, "I’ve heard this story that the pitch was different, which I don’t agree with at all. In the final, the pitch improved as the game progressed; we expected it to get slower, which it didn’t, so why did that happen? Yes, we could have scored more runs. There are so many ifs and buts, but one thing is sure: you need a little luck to win a tournament. And that day, Australia were luckier than us. They played better cricket than us. And that’s the reason they won." Also read: Former bowling coach recalls Jasprit Bumrah's 'magical' T20 WC final spell, calls him a 'leader' Rathour was part of the Dravid-led coaching staff before stepping aside recently. After the ODI WC final loss, India moved on in style and won the 2024 T20 WC, held in the West Indies and the USA in June. Following Rohit-led India's win, coach Dravid and batting coach Rathour signed off from their respective positions along with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey. T Dilip, the fielding coach, is the only retention in India's new-look coaching staff, led by new head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Was 2023 ODI WC final pitch 'doctored'? Vikram Rathour denies allegations, says, 'we could've...'

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out of the series finale against England at Edgbaston after having his forearm fractured by fast bowler Mark Wood in the second Test.

Sinclair, only called up on the morning of the game at Trent Bridge after fellow spinner Gudakesh Motie took ill, suffered a&nbsp;painful blow on the fourth evening when a rapid delivery from Wood flicked the wrist band of his glove before looping to the slip cordon.

His exit for one was part of a West Indies collapse that saw the tourists slump from 61 without loss to 143 all out as England won by 241 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite told a pre-match press conference at Edgbaston on Thursday that Motie would now come back into the side but that the 11 had still to be confirmed as fast bowler Shamar Joseph is suffering from flu.

The uncapped Akeem Jordan, who has been playing locally for Birmingham League side West Bromwich Dartmouth, was called up into the squad on Wednesday after fellow quick Jeremiah Louis -- who did not feature in the first two Tests -- was ruled out with injury.

Now the 29-year-old Jordan, who has taken 67 wickets in first-class matches at 24.10, could make his Test debut at Edgbaston.&nbsp;

"Sinclair is out with a fracture," said Brathwaite. "He got a blow from Mark Wood, So, Motie's back in. And we have called up Akeem Jordan, so we have a 12."

"We've named a 12 because Shamar Joseph just has a bit of flu. So, we're waiting on tomorrow (Friday) morning to make the decision on the 11."

Although the West Indies have lost the series, Brathwaite said they would still have plenty of motivation at Edgbaston.

"We have five Tests remaining for the year and, you know, World Test Championship points are still at stake.&nbsp;We have a lot to play for and that's my thing to the boys."

"You know, we are still in the running for the Test Championship and obviously we're looking for points as well."

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<h2>Got to be on it</h2>

Unlike their innings and 114-run defeat in the series opener at Lord's, the West Indies were competitive for large parts of the match at Trent Bridge and even gained a first-innings lead.

They were well-placed in their second innings before a flurry of wickets cost them dear, Shoaib Bashir doing the bulk of the damage as the 20-year-old off-spinner took 5-41.

"We had a fifty opening stand and then, from there, we lost 10 wickets quite quickly," said Brathwaite.

The 31-year-old opener, out for 48 and 47 at Trent Bridge, added: "It shows that you've got to be on it always, not just for the first three days."

"As soon as you lose that focus and it could be as a bowling unit or a batting unit, you know, and you lose it for an hour, you could be behind the Test match and lose it."&nbsp;

"So we should learn from that and obviously the learning for that is just never taking anything for granted."

"As long as we keep that attitude of fighting every session, I think that will serve us well."

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out of the series finale against England at Edgbaston after having his forearm fractured by fast bowler Mark Wood in the second Test.

West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair has been ruled out of the series finale against England at Edgbaston after having his forearm fractured by fast bowler Mark Wood in the second Test. Sinclair, only called up on the morning of the game at Trent Bridge after fellow spinner Gudakesh Motie took ill, suffered a painful blow on the fourth evening when a rapid delivery from Wood flicked the wrist band of his glove before looping to the slip cordon. His exit for one was part of a West Indies collapse that saw the tourists slump from 61 without loss to 143 all out as England won by 241 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in a three-match series. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite told a pre-match press conference at Edgbaston on Thursday that Motie would now come back into the side but that the 11 had still to be confirmed as fast bowler Shamar Joseph is suffering from flu. The uncapped Akeem Jordan, who has been playing locally for Birmingham League side West Bromwich Dartmouth, was called up into the squad on Wednesday after fellow quick Jeremiah Louis -- who did not feature in the first two Tests -- was ruled out with injury. Now the 29-year-old Jordan, who has taken 67 wickets in first-class matches at 24.10, could make his Test debut at Edgbaston. "Sinclair is out with a fracture," said Brathwaite. "He got a blow from Mark Wood, So, Motie's back in. And we have called up Akeem Jordan, so we have a 12." "We've named a 12 because Shamar Joseph just has a bit of flu. So, we're waiting on tomorrow (Friday) morning to make the decision on the 11." Although the West Indies have lost the series, Brathwaite said they would still have plenty of motivation at Edgbaston. "We have five Tests remaining for the year and, you know, World Test Championship points are still at stake. We have a lot to play for and that's my thing to the boys." "You know, we are still in the running for the Test Championship and obviously we're looking for points as well." ALSO READ | SL v IND 2024: SL seamer Nuwan Thushara to miss India T20Is with broken finger, Chameera also ruled out Got to be on it Unlike their innings and 114-run defeat in the series opener at Lord's, the West Indies were competitive for large parts of the match at Trent Bridge and even gained a first-innings lead. They were well-placed in their second innings before a flurry of wickets cost them dear, Shoaib Bashir doing the bulk of the damage as the 20-year-old off-spinner took 5-41. "We had a fifty opening stand and then, from there, we lost 10 wickets quite quickly," said Brathwaite. The 31-year-old opener, out for 48 and 47 at Trent Bridge, added: "It shows that you've got to be on it always, not just for the first three days." "As soon as you lose that focus and it could be as a bowling unit or a batting unit, you know, and you lose it for an hour, you could be behind the Test match and lose it." "So we should learn from that and obviously the learning for that is just never taking anything for granted." "As long as we keep that attitude of fighting every session, I think that will serve us well." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

ENG vs WI 3rd Test: West Indies all-rounder Kevin Sinclair out of third Test in Birmingham

A new-look Team India will be all set to make their mark under the new leadership of Suryakumar Yadav as they travel for their first assignment under head coach Gautam Gambhir. Led by Suryakumar, the Indian team will play Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Saturday as they look to get the better of the hosts in the three-match series. Ahead of the opening contest between the sides, here are all the details of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I on Saturday.

<h2>When is the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played on Saturday, July 27.

<h2>Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

<h2>What time will the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match start?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will start at 7:00 PM IST with toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.

<h2>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on TV?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.

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<h2>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on OTT?</h2>

The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.

<h2>Squad</h2>

India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

A new-look Team India will be all set to make their mark under the new leadership of Suryakumar Yadav as they travel for their first assignment under head coach Gautam Gambhir.

A new-look Team India will be all set to make their mark under the new leadership of Suryakumar Yadav as they travel for their first assignment under head coach Gautam Gambhir. Led by Suryakumar, the Indian team will play Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Saturday as they look to get the better of the hosts in the three-match series. Ahead of the opening contest between the sides, here are all the details of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I on Saturday. When is the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match? The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played on Saturday, July 27. Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match? The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. What time will the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match start? The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will start at 7:00 PM IST with toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST. Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on TV? The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India. ALSO READ | SL v IND 2024: SL seamer Nuwan Thushara to miss India T20Is with broken finger, Chameera also ruled out Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on OTT? The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India. Squad India: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj. Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (capt), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera (wk), Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

SL vs IND 1st T20I Live Streaming: When, where & how to watch Sri Lanka vs India Live on laptop, mobile, TV

Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement --&nbsp;due to Hardik's injury concerns. Paras Mhambrey, who recently stepped down as the&nbsp;bowling coach of the recently-resigned Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, has now revealed that Dravid had also considered Surya as a T20I skipper during his tenure.

Hardik served as Rohit's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023. Many thought he was next in line to take over after Hitman called it quits from the format after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. However, Surya got the nod ahead of Gambhir-Agarkar. Mhambrey has&nbsp;revealed that even Dravid had Surya in mind as the next T20I skipper.

The ex-bowling coach told HT, "First and foremost when you pick a captain, you expect the captain to play all the games in that format. We, the coaches and selectors, have always felt that here's a guy (Surya) who's gonna have a long future in the T20 format. He has mastered that skill. One of the best in this format. He and Klaasen are maybe one or two in T20Is now based on their current form. Just the pure impact he has on winning games for India is phenomenal."

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<h2>'After Rohit and Virat,&nbsp;we have Surya, who is experienced and closer to&nbsp;youngsters'</h2>

Mhambrey further mentioned, "He's been with the team. I've seen him interact with the young guys. On one hand, we had Rohit and Virat, guys who are stalwarts, and then we have Surya, who is experienced but probably even closer to the youngsters. He is very friendly with everyone. He has that respect from the younger lot. The youngsters need to interact with him, he's good at it." He added, "So, has a good bond with everyone in the team. He has come up through the ranks, so he has a lot of experience and is a smart cricketer."

Surya has been a force to reckon with ever since making his debut in T20Is in 2021. So far, he has 2,340&nbsp;runs (third-most amongst Indians), including four centuries,&nbsp;in 68&nbsp;games at a strike rate of 167.74. In 2022, when Dravid had just taken over as India's head coach, Surya was in sublime form and ended with 1,164 runs (most&nbsp;in the calendar year) in 31 games with a strike rate of 187.43. Thus, during Dravid's run, the Mumbai Indians (MI) batter cemented his T20I spot.&nbsp;

Ahead of the SL tour, Agarkar also told in a press conference&nbsp;that&nbsp;he got&nbsp;'feedback from the dressing room' before naming the new T20I captain. Thus, the&nbsp;Dravid-led coaching staff might have also played a role in Surya's&nbsp;promotion.

Surya-led India will kick off their three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on Saturday in Pallekele. All three games will be held in Pallekele before Rohit-led India face the Lankans in three ODIs, in Colombo.

Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul 27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement -- due to Hardik's injury concerns.

Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul 27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement -- due to Hardik's injury concerns. Paras Mhambrey, who recently stepped down as the bowling coach of the recently-resigned Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, has now revealed that Dravid had also considered Surya as a T20I skipper during his tenure. Hardik served as Rohit's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023. Many thought he was next in line to take over after Hitman called it quits from the format after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. However, Surya got the nod ahead of Gambhir-Agarkar. Mhambrey has revealed that even Dravid had Surya in mind as the next T20I skipper. The ex-bowling coach told HT, "First and foremost when you pick a captain, you expect the captain to play all the games in that format. We, the coaches and selectors, have always felt that here's a guy (Surya) who's gonna have a long future in the T20 format. He has mastered that skill. One of the best in this format. He and Klaasen are maybe one or two in T20Is now based on their current form. Just the pure impact he has on winning games for India is phenomenal." Also read: Was 2023 ODI WC final pitch 'doctored'? Vikram Rathour denies allegations, says, 'we could've...' 'After Rohit and Virat, we have Surya, who is experienced and closer to youngsters' Mhambrey further mentioned, "He's been with the team. I've seen him interact with the young guys. On one hand, we had Rohit and Virat, guys who are stalwarts, and then we have Surya, who is experienced but probably even closer to the youngsters. He is very friendly with everyone. He has that respect from the younger lot. The youngsters need to interact with him, he's good at it." He added, "So, has a good bond with everyone in the team. He has come up through the ranks, so he has a lot of experience and is a smart cricketer." Surya has been a force to reckon with ever since making his debut in T20Is in 2021. So far, he has 2,340 runs (third-most amongst Indians), including four centuries, in 68 games at a strike rate of 167.74. In 2022, when Dravid had just taken over as India's head coach, Surya was in sublime form and ended with 1,164 runs (most in the calendar year) in 31 games with a strike rate of 187.43. Thus, during Dravid's run, the Mumbai Indians (MI) batter cemented his T20I spot. Ahead of the SL tour, Agarkar also told in a press conference that he got 'feedback from the dressing room' before naming the new T20I captain. Thus, the Dravid-led coaching staff might have also played a role in Surya's promotion. Surya-led India will kick off their three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on Saturday in Pallekele. All three games will be held in Pallekele before Rohit-led India face the Lankans in three ODIs, in Colombo.

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Former England captain Eoin Morgan has denied rumours of him getting the coaching role for the national side after he spoke out on the current situation. Morgan, England’s captain when they won their only ODI World Cup in 2019, has been linked with the national team job for the limited-overs format. However, those rumours were quickly rested when Morgan was commentating during The Hundred on Tuesday (July 24).

<h2>Eoin Morgan ends coaching job rumours</h2>

"This news is actually news to me," Morgan said while commentating.

"It's obviously not nice when a coach comes under fire and there is a lot of speculation about his future, but only time will tell what will happen.

"I've been asked a lot [in the media] over the past couple of months about the role, and if I would take it on," Morgan said.

"My answer has simply been that the timing for everything in my life at the moment is not right. Yes, I want to coach down the line. But I have a young family, and I spend a lot more time at home and watching cricket doing this [commentary]. I'm absolutely loving what I'm doing,"&nbsp;he added.

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England have enjoyed stellar success in the Test format in the last two years where they have beaten all nations in the Test series except India and Australia. However, things have changed in the limited-overs format in the last couple of years after winning the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022. England under Jos Buttler were favourites to win the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 but faced a humiliating exit in the league stage which started the downfall.

The team was also lucky to get into the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup where they faced a humiliating defeat to India before exiting. Current head coach Matthew Mott and Buttler are both under review according to reports with big changes expected in the coming days. The long-term plan of the ECB remains to prioritise the ODI World Cup in 2027 rather than the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Former England captain Eoin Morgan has denied rumours of him getting the coaching role for the national side after he spoke out on the current situation. Morgan, England’s captain when they won their only ODI World Cup in 2019, has been linked with the national team job for the limited-overs format.

Former England captain Eoin Morgan has denied rumours of him getting the coaching role for the national side after he spoke out on the current situation. Morgan, England’s captain when they won their only ODI World Cup in 2019, has been linked with the national team job for the limited-overs format. However, those rumours were quickly rested when Morgan was commentating during The Hundred on Tuesday (July 24). Eoin Morgan ends coaching job rumours "This news is actually news to me," Morgan said while commentating. "It's obviously not nice when a coach comes under fire and there is a lot of speculation about his future, but only time will tell what will happen. "I've been asked a lot [in the media] over the past couple of months about the role, and if I would take it on," Morgan said. "My answer has simply been that the timing for everything in my life at the moment is not right. Yes, I want to coach down the line. But I have a young family, and I spend a lot more time at home and watching cricket doing this [commentary]. I'm absolutely loving what I'm doing," he added. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: IOC reviews Palestinian letter to ban Israeli athletes from Summer Games England have enjoyed stellar success in the Test format in the last two years where they have beaten all nations in the Test series except India and Australia. However, things have changed in the limited-overs format in the last couple of years after winning the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022. England under Jos Buttler were favourites to win the ODI World Cup in India in 2023 but faced a humiliating exit in the league stage which started the downfall. The team was also lucky to get into the semifinals of the 2024 T20 World Cup where they faced a humiliating defeat to India before exiting. Current head coach Matthew Mott and Buttler are both under review according to reports with big changes expected in the coming days. The long-term plan of the ECB remains to prioritise the ODI World Cup in 2027 rather than the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

Former England captain Eoin Morgan denies rumours of taking over as white-ball coach

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