Here is a look at five favourite ODI opponents for Virat Kohli for most hundreds scored. The list also features Australia who are one of Virat’s favourite opponents in the ODI format while New Zealand sit fifth in the standings. 

<p>Here is a look at five favourite ODI opponents for Virat Kohli for most hundreds scored. The list also features Australia who are one of Virat’s favourite opponents in the ODI format while New Zealand sit fifth in the standings.&nbsp;</p>

Meet Virat Kohli’s 5 favourite ODI opponents for most hundreds, New Zealand feature sit at fifth spot

From New Zealand to Australia, here is a look at Virat Kohli’s five favourite opponents in the ODI format as he takes field against the Kiwis starting on Sunday in a three-match ODI series. The list also features Sri Lanka, West Indies and South Africa. 

<p>From New Zealand to Australia, here is a look at Virat Kohli’s five favourite opponents in the ODI format as he takes field against the Kiwis starting on Sunday in a three-match ODI series. The list also features Sri Lanka, West Indies and South Africa.&nbsp;</p>

Meet Virat Kohli’s 5 favourite ODI opponents, New Zealand take THIS spot

<p>Smriti Mandhana joined an elite club of players on Sunday (Dec 28) as India hosted Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The 2025 Women’s World Cup winner was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first.&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Mandhana joins elite club</strong></h2><p>In the fourth contest of the five-match series, the dashing Indian opener looked at her best with the bat and completed 10000 international runs. This saw her become the fourth player to score 10000 international runs. It took the Indian batter 280 matches to reach the feat, having smashed 629 runs in Tests, 5322 runs in ODIs and 4022 runs in T20Is. She is also one of the highest run scorers in the T20Is. Smirti’s innings consisted of 11 fours and 3 sixes as she was striking at 166 with the bat.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046"><strong>From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Most international runs in Women’s Cricket</strong></h2><p>10868 - Mithali Raj (IND)</p><p>10652 - Suzie Bates (NZ)</p><p>10273 - Charlotte Edwards (ENG)</p><p><strong>10000* - Smriti Mandhana (IND)</strong></p><p>9301 - Stafanie Taylor (WI)</p><p>8352 - Meg Lanning (AUS)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636"><strong>From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2><p>Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side.</p>

Smriti Mandhana was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first. 

Smriti Mandhana joined an elite club of players on Sunday (Dec 28) as India hosted Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The 2025 Women’s World Cup winner was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first. Mandhana joins elite club In the fourth contest of the five-match series, the dashing Indian opener looked at her best with the bat and completed 10000 international runs. This saw her become the fourth player to score 10000 international runs. It took the Indian batter 280 matches to reach the feat, having smashed 629 runs in Tests, 5322 runs in ODIs and 4022 runs in T20Is. She is also one of the highest run scorers in the T20Is. Smirti’s innings consisted of 11 fours and 3 sixes as she was striking at 166 with the bat. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Most international runs in Women’s Cricket 10868 - Mithali Raj (IND) 10652 - Suzie Bates (NZ) 10273 - Charlotte Edwards (ENG) 10000* - Smriti Mandhana (IND) 9301 - Stafanie Taylor (WI) 8352 - Meg Lanning (AUS) ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes What happened in the match? Making her 150th T20I appearance, Chamari Athapaththu’s Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field first. A decision that backfired for the visitors as the Indian opening pair put a stand of 162 runs for the opening wicket, Shafali Verma scoring 79 off 46, which included 12 fours and a six. On the other hand, Smriti was also in great nick of form as she scored 80 off 48 for the Women in Blue. Later, Richa Ghosh (40 off 16) and Harmanpreet Kaur (16 off 10) helped India reach 200 in what was another run feast for the home side.

<p>Smriti Mandhana was at her fluent best on Sunday, smashing 80 runs off 48 balls, thereby joining elite of players like Mithali Raj, Suzie Bates and Charlotte Edwards. As a result of her knock India scored 221/2 in their 20 overs having batted first.&nbsp;</p>

IND-W vs SL-W: Smriti Mandhana joins elite club in fourth T20I, completes 10000 international runs

<p>As India prepares for their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup opener against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday (September 30), the team is brimming with confidence after a solid performance in their final warm-up match against New Zealand. India sealed a four-wicket win, with Harleen Deol's brilliant knock of 74 runs off 79 balls and Arundhati Reddy’s valuable 2/42 from nine overs being instrumental in their successful chase of 232/8. With nearly 10 overs to spare, Deol's powerful 10 boundaries highlighted India's attacking depth, while Reddy's comeback performance after an injury scare just days earlier offered a boost to the team’s morale.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I wanted to take the game deep and build confidence for the World Cup," Deol was quoted as saying to BCCI TV, acknowledging the importance of the win in bolstering the team's belief. Reddy, who had been carried off the field in a wheelchair after being struck on the knee by a Heather Knight drive in the previous match against England, reflected on the team's preparation. "The injury scare was scary at first, but the medical staff really helped me regain confidence, and I’m glad to be back," she said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-final-2025-pehle-humne-sindoor-lagaya-tha-aur-ab-tilak-fans-burst-with-joy-as-india-beat-pakistan-1759125505897"><strong>Asia Cup Final 2025 | 'Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak': Fans burst with joy as India beat Pakistan</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India's preparation has been built on a steady series of matches, with a win-loss record of 10-4 in 14 ODIs this year, including a series defeat to Australia. The team’s line-up is as balanced as it has been in years, featuring a potent spin attack led by Deepti Sharma and a versatile pace unit. Smriti Mandhana’s explosive starts have been crucial, and alongside the consistent Pratika Rawal and an in-form middle-order, India boasts the depth and flexibility needed to tackle both high targets and chase down stiff totals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the team’s key challenge could lie in managing their bowling attack, which, though strong, has had its share of injury setbacks, especially concerning Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur, and Amanjot Kaur. India’s seamers have shown promise but remain the weakest link in an otherwise formidable side. While the spin department remains experienced and reliable, the lack of a genuine leg-spinner could hinder them in pressure situations later in the tournament.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Despite the advantages of home conditions, the venues have been largely unfamiliar territory for the team. Guwahati, Vizag, Indore, and DY Patil Stadium are all hosting international women’s cricket for the first time, reducing the advantage India might have expected. Still, their depth in batting, spin, and the ever-supportive home crowd offers a strong foundation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-final-2025-should-i-speak-or-not-you-are-getting-suryakumar-yadav-s-tongue-in-cheek-reply-to-pakistan-journalist-watch-1759122829107"><strong>Asia Cup Final 2025: 'Should I speak or not, you are getting...': Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Pakistan journalist | WATCH</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>India’s path to the World Cup has been paved with a mix of exciting young talent and seasoned pros, as seen in their impressive performances in the ICC Women’s ODI Championship 2022-25, finishing second overall with an 18-5 record. They finished just behind Australia, who denied them the chance for a title with a 3-0 series win last December. Key players like Smriti Mandhana (leading run-scorer with 1358 runs) and Deepti Sharma (top wicket-taker with 42 wickets) will be crucial to India's success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Hosting the World Cup for the first time since 2013, India has an unprecedented opportunity to break their trophy drought. The expectations will be high, and how they manage pressure will be key. As the third-ranked team in the world, behind Australia and England, India has everything in place for a strong tournament run—now, it’s a matter of delivering when it matters most.</p><h2>India's squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025:</h2><p>Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur</p>

India is aiming for a maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, boasting confidence, depth in batting, and a strong spin attack, despite injury concerns

As India prepares for their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup opener against Sri Lanka in Guwahati on Tuesday (September 30), the team is brimming with confidence after a solid performance in their final warm-up match against New Zealand. India sealed a four-wicket win, with Harleen Deol's brilliant knock of 74 runs off 79 balls and Arundhati Reddy’s valuable 2/42 from nine overs being instrumental in their successful chase of 232/8. With nearly 10 overs to spare, Deol's powerful 10 boundaries highlighted India's attacking depth, while Reddy's comeback performance after an injury scare just days earlier offered a boost to the team’s morale. "I wanted to take the game deep and build confidence for the World Cup," Deol was quoted as saying to BCCI TV, acknowledging the importance of the win in bolstering the team's belief. Reddy, who had been carried off the field in a wheelchair after being struck on the knee by a Heather Knight drive in the previous match against England, reflected on the team's preparation. "The injury scare was scary at first, but the medical staff really helped me regain confidence, and I’m glad to be back," she said. Also Read: Asia Cup Final 2025 | 'Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak': Fans burst with joy as India beat Pakistan India's preparation has been built on a steady series of matches, with a win-loss record of 10-4 in 14 ODIs this year, including a series defeat to Australia. The team’s line-up is as balanced as it has been in years, featuring a potent spin attack led by Deepti Sharma and a versatile pace unit. Smriti Mandhana’s explosive starts have been crucial, and alongside the consistent Pratika Rawal and an in-form middle-order, India boasts the depth and flexibility needed to tackle both high targets and chase down stiff totals. However, the team’s key challenge could lie in managing their bowling attack, which, though strong, has had its share of injury setbacks, especially concerning Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Thakur, and Amanjot Kaur. India’s seamers have shown promise but remain the weakest link in an otherwise formidable side. While the spin department remains experienced and reliable, the lack of a genuine leg-spinner could hinder them in pressure situations later in the tournament. Despite the advantages of home conditions, the venues have been largely unfamiliar territory for the team. Guwahati, Vizag, Indore, and DY Patil Stadium are all hosting international women’s cricket for the first time, reducing the advantage India might have expected. Still, their depth in batting, spin, and the ever-supportive home crowd offers a strong foundation. Also Read: Asia Cup Final 2025: 'Should I speak or not, you are getting...': Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Pakistan journalist | WATCH India’s path to the World Cup has been paved with a mix of exciting young talent and seasoned pros, as seen in their impressive performances in the ICC Women’s ODI Championship 2022-25, finishing second overall with an 18-5 record. They finished just behind Australia, who denied them the chance for a title with a 3-0 series win last December. Key players like Smriti Mandhana (leading run-scorer with 1358 runs) and Deepti Sharma (top wicket-taker with 42 wickets) will be crucial to India's success. Hosting the World Cup for the first time since 2013, India has an unprecedented opportunity to break their trophy drought. The expectations will be high, and how they manage pressure will be key. As the third-ranked team in the world, behind Australia and England, India has everything in place for a strong tournament run—now, it’s a matter of delivering when it matters most. India's squad for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wicket-keeper), Uma Chetry (wicket-keeper), Deepti Sharma, Sneh Rana, Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, Kranti Goud, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur

<p>India is aiming for a maiden ICC Women's World Cup title, boasting confidence, depth in batting, and a strong spin attack, despite injury concerns</p>

ICC Women's World Cup 2025: India's quest for glory against Sri Lanka in Guwahati

<p>Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has knocked on at BCCI’s door requesting to host a potential short white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is in August this year. Such developments have come days after the Indian and Bangladesh Cricket Boards decided to mutually postpone their scheduled white-ball series during that window to September next year. The Indian Cricket Board hasn’t officially replied to SLC, but should that happen, it could see the early return of white-ball stalwarts – Captain Rohit Sharma and ace batter Virat Kohli to the ODI team as early as next month.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A Cricbuzz report states that SLC proposed a similar itinerary to BCCI as of the India-Bangladesh series, also during the same window. The Indian Cricket Board, however, is weighing options, which depend mostly on the decision around the Asia Cup 2025 – a call the stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), are awaiting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-rishabh-pant-chases-history-at-lords-as-sehwag-long-standing-record-on-cusp-of-being-broken-1752128299785"><strong>IND vs ENG: Pant chases history at Lord’s as Sehwag’s long-standing record on cusp of being broken</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>"There is a request pending from the SLC, but we have not decided on it yet. We will have to see the situation with the Asia Cup. Everything is interlinked," a source close to the information said in a chat with Cricbuzz on Tuesday (Jul 9) evening.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The report also suggests that the away tour of Sri Lanka and the Asia Cup 2025 cannot take place (one after the other), but the BCCI is said to consult with players and coaches before arriving at a decision.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will be in London for this week’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-jasprit-bumrah-jofra-archer-battle-hog-limelight-as-lords-prepare-for-marquee-test-1752124330804">Lord’s Test match between India and England starting Thursday (Jul 10)</a>. He is likely to hold discussions with the head coach (Gautam Gambhir) and chief selector (Ajit Agarkar) during or after the third Test match, with the BCCI expected to respond to SLC’s request in due course.</p><h3>What’s new on Asia Cup 2025?<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>BCCI, Asia Cup 2025 hosts, would take a final call on this edition’s future, to be played in the T20 format, in the next few days. The board is working on streamlining the schedule and ways to honour ACC commitments, which also includes playing against Pakistan, against whom they were earlier involved in a war-like situation.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>As the tournament host, the BCCI, aided by the Government of India’s advice, will take a final call, whose formal nod is still awaited.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the Indian Team is currently in the UK, playing the ongoing five-match Test series, with the series tied (1-1) after the first two games.</p>

The Indian Cricket Board is weighing options, which depend mostly on the decision around the Asia Cup 2025 – a call the stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), are awaiting.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has knocked on at BCCI’s door requesting to host a potential short white-ball series consisting of three ODIs and as many T20Is in August this year. Such developments have come days after the Indian and Bangladesh Cricket Boards decided to mutually postpone their scheduled white-ball series during that window to September next year. The Indian Cricket Board hasn’t officially replied to SLC, but should that happen, it could see the early return of white-ball stalwarts – Captain Rohit Sharma and ace batter Virat Kohli to the ODI team as early as next month. A Cricbuzz report states that SLC proposed a similar itinerary to BCCI as of the India-Bangladesh series, also during the same window. The Indian Cricket Board, however, is weighing options, which depend mostly on the decision around the Asia Cup 2025 – a call the stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), are awaiting. Also read | IND vs ENG: Pant chases history at Lord’s as Sehwag’s long-standing record on cusp of being broken "There is a request pending from the SLC, but we have not decided on it yet. We will have to see the situation with the Asia Cup. Everything is interlinked," a source close to the information said in a chat with Cricbuzz on Tuesday (Jul 9) evening. The report also suggests that the away tour of Sri Lanka and the Asia Cup 2025 cannot take place (one after the other), but the BCCI is said to consult with players and coaches before arriving at a decision. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will be in London for this week’s Lord’s Test match between India and England starting Thursday (Jul 10). He is likely to hold discussions with the head coach (Gautam Gambhir) and chief selector (Ajit Agarkar) during or after the third Test match, with the BCCI expected to respond to SLC’s request in due course. What’s new on Asia Cup 2025? BCCI, Asia Cup 2025 hosts, would take a final call on this edition’s future, to be played in the T20 format, in the next few days. The board is working on streamlining the schedule and ways to honour ACC commitments, which also includes playing against Pakistan, against whom they were earlier involved in a war-like situation. As the tournament host, the BCCI, aided by the Government of India’s advice, will take a final call, whose formal nod is still awaited. Meanwhile, the Indian Team is currently in the UK, playing the ongoing five-match Test series, with the series tied (1-1) after the first two games.

<p>The Indian Cricket Board is weighing options, which depend mostly on the decision around the Asia Cup 2025 – a call the stakeholders, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), are awaiting.</p>

Sri Lanka knock on BCCI’s door for white-ball leg after Bangladesh series cancellation – Report

<p>India is set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win encounter in match 12 of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9). Ahead of the crucial tie, of Group A, Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to lead the side. Notably, Harmanpreet got injured during India's seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 6).&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the pre-match presser, Smriti said, "She (Harman) is doing fine, and she will be ready for tomorrow's game." Harmanpreet had discomfort in her neck while batting in India's 106-run chase over the Women in Green at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. She walked off the field, retired hurt on 29 (off 24 balls) before the end of the proceedings. However, her return to fitness bodes well for India, who have to win and aim to win big versus the Lankans, given they are precariously placed, at the fourth spo, in the group standings with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of&nbsp;-1.217.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-ever-dominant-australia-brush-aside-new-zealand-challenge-with-ease-765753">Women's T20 World Cup: Ever-dominant Australia brush aside New Zealand challenge with ease</a></strong></p>

<p>India are also sweating hard over fast-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar's fitness, who missed the Pakistan clash. Ahead of the SL game, she was seen at the practice session, with strapping on her left foot and right thigh. "Pooja, I think the medical team is still working on her. So, the update will come only tomorrow during the match. But yeah, I don't think I can say anything at the moment," Mandhana said.</p>

<p>While Pooja's injury status remains under dark clouds, she did bowl a bit in the nets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will aim to field a strong XI and come out all guns blazing in their remaining two games -- versus Sri Lanka and Australia, respectively. The Women in Blue have won only a solitary game out of two and, thus, the threat of early elimination looms.</p>


India is set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win encounter in match 12 of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9). Ahead of the crucial tie, of Group A, Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to lead the side.

India is set to lock horns with Sri Lanka in a must-win encounter in match 12 of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup on Wednesday (Oct 9). Ahead of the crucial tie, of Group A, Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana confirmed that skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is fit to lead the side. Notably, Harmanpreet got injured during India's seven-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Oct 6). In the pre-match presser, Smriti said, "She (Harman) is doing fine, and she will be ready for tomorrow's game." Harmanpreet had discomfort in her neck while batting in India's 106-run chase over the Women in Green at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. She walked off the field, retired hurt on 29 (off 24 balls) before the end of the proceedings. However, her return to fitness bodes well for India, who have to win and aim to win big versus the Lankans, given they are precariously placed, at the fourth spo, in the group standings with a Net Run Rate (NRR) of -1.217. Also read: Women's T20 World Cup: Ever-dominant Australia brush aside New Zealand challenge with ease India are also sweating hard over fast-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar's fitness, who missed the Pakistan clash. Ahead of the SL game, she was seen at the practice session, with strapping on her left foot and right thigh. "Pooja, I think the medical team is still working on her. So, the update will come only tomorrow during the match. But yeah, I don't think I can say anything at the moment," Mandhana said. While Pooja's injury status remains under dark clouds, she did bowl a bit in the nets. India will aim to field a strong XI and come out all guns blazing in their remaining two games -- versus Sri Lanka and Australia, respectively. The Women in Blue have won only a solitary game out of two and, thus, the threat of early elimination looms.

Women's T20 WC: Harmanpreet Kaur fit to lead India in must-win tie vs Sri Lanka, confirms Smriti Mandhana

<p>Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are up against Sri Lanka in match 12 of the Women's T20 World Cup. Both sides are coming into this encounter after two games each. While the Women in Blue succumbed to a heavy 58-run defeat over New Zealand in their tournament opener, they revamped in style and went past arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets a few days back. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are pretty much out of the reckoning of the eight-team tournament with two losses in a row – losing to Pakistan and Australia, respectively.</p>

<p>The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. So far, India have played both their games at this venue whereas the Chamari Athapaththu-led side have played both their games in Sharjah. Thus, India will be better accustomed to the pitch and conditions on offer. It is a happy hunting ground for the chasing teams and, hence, both sides&nbsp;will be eager to bowl first and back themselves to chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Spin will take centre stage in the clash between the two Asian giants. The last time these two sides met was in this year's Asia Cup final, where the Lankans went past India by eight wickets. In overall head-to-head, India lead their neighbours 19-5 in 25 games whereas the Women in Blue also have a 4-1 lead in T20 WC face-offs.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>When is the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match?</strong></p>

<p>The India vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;Women’s T20 World Cup match will be played on Wednesday (Oct 9).</p>

<p><strong>Which stadium will host the India vs Sri Lanka&nbsp;Women’s T20 World Cup match?</strong></p>

<p>The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup encounter will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>At what time will India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match start?</strong></p>

<p>The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match will commence at 7:30 pm&nbsp;(IST).</p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s&nbsp;T20 World Cup match on television?</strong></p>

<p>The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup face-off will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/womens-t20-world-cup-aus-vs-nz-live-streaming-when-how-to-watch-australia-vs-new-zealand-clash-765501">Women's T20 World Cup, Aus vs NZ Live Streaming: When &amp; how to watch Australia vs New Zealand clash</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where to watch the&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match on OTT?</strong></p>

<p>The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup clash will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>India:</strong>&nbsp;Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka:</strong>&nbsp;Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunara tne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.</p>


Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are up against Sri Lanka in match 12 of the Women's T20 World Cup. Both sides are coming into this encounter after two games each. While the Women in Blue succumbed to a heavy 58-run defeat over New Zealand in their tournament opener, they revamped in style and went past arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets a few days back.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are up against Sri Lanka in match 12 of the Women's T20 World Cup. Both sides are coming into this encounter after two games each. While the Women in Blue succumbed to a heavy 58-run defeat over New Zealand in their tournament opener, they revamped in style and went past arch-rivals Pakistan by seven wickets a few days back. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, are pretty much out of the reckoning of the eight-team tournament with two losses in a row – losing to Pakistan and Australia, respectively. The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. So far, India have played both their games at this venue whereas the Chamari Athapaththu-led side have played both their games in Sharjah. Thus, India will be better accustomed to the pitch and conditions on offer. It is a happy hunting ground for the chasing teams and, hence, both sides will be eager to bowl first and back themselves to chase. Spin will take centre stage in the clash between the two Asian giants. The last time these two sides met was in this year's Asia Cup final, where the Lankans went past India by eight wickets. In overall head-to-head, India lead their neighbours 19-5 in 25 games whereas the Women in Blue also have a 4-1 lead in T20 WC face-offs. When is the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match? The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match will be played on Wednesday (Oct 9). Which stadium will host the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match? The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup encounter will be held at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. At what time will India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match start? The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match will commence at 7:30 pm (IST). Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match on television? The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup face-off will be telecast on the Star Sports Network in India. Also read: Women's T20 World Cup, Aus vs NZ Live Streaming: When & how to watch Australia vs New Zealand clash Where to watch the India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup match on OTT? The India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup clash will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website in India. Squads: India: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Yastika Bhatia (subject to fitness), Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Singh Thakur, Dayalan Hemalatha, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil (subject to fitness), Sajana Sajeevan. Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Anushka Sanjeewani, Harshitha Madhavi, Nilakshika de Silva, Inoka Ranaweera, Hasini Perera, Kavisha Dilhari, Sachini Nisansala, Vishmi Gunara tne, Udeshika Prabodhani, Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana.

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<p>Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as India's head coach was the national side's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which ended recently. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav-led India whitewashed the Lankans in three T20Is before succumbing to a 2-0 ODI series loss. The three-match ODI series exposed India's spin woes as the seventh-ranked Sri Lankan side made merry and won the series to shock the cricketing fraternity.&nbsp;The 2-0 series win was Sri Lanka's first bilateral triumph over India in the ODIs since 1997, after 27 years. Thus, Gambhir's tenure has started on a bittersweet note, however, former India&nbsp;and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Robin Uthappa has backed the new coach and vouched for his&nbsp;leadership ability.</p>

<p>Talking to the Times of India, Uthappa said, "He's always been someone who thrives under pressure and has consistently sought out big stages to deliver. As far as I'm concerned, I see the same qualities in him as a leader within this group."</p>

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<h2><strong>UTHAPPA POINTS OUT GAMBHIR'S BEST QUALITY AS A LEADER</strong></h2>

<p>Uthappa added, "He [Gambhir] will seek out major opportunities and strive to seize them. As a leader, I can vouch for his ability to create an environment that enables people to thrive. He is that kind of leader—more than just a great captain, he's also an excellent tactician and an exceptional leader of people. He fosters a culture within the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a leader who provides security to his players, and we have seen that in action."</p>

<p>The ODI series saw the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo retired from T20Is after India's T20 World Cup triumph. Even the senior batters' return couldn't prevent India's shocking loss to Charith Asalanka-led side where Jeffrey Vandersay and youngsters such as&nbsp;Dunith Wellalage and Avishka Fernando made a mark for the hosts.</p>

<p>After the ODI series defeat, captain Rohit said, "These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss."</p>

<p>Under Gambhir, India's next assignment will be the home series versus Bangladesh, comprising two Tests and three T20Is starting next month.</p>


Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as India's head coach was the national side's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which ended recently. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav-led India whitewashed the Lankans in three T20Is before succumbing to a 2-0 ODI series loss.

Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as India's head coach was the national side's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which ended recently. Under Gambhir, Suryakumar Yadav-led India whitewashed the Lankans in three T20Is before succumbing to a 2-0 ODI series loss. The three-match ODI series exposed India's spin woes as the seventh-ranked Sri Lankan side made merry and won the series to shock the cricketing fraternity. The 2-0 series win was Sri Lanka's first bilateral triumph over India in the ODIs since 1997, after 27 years. Thus, Gambhir's tenure has started on a bittersweet note, however, former India and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Robin Uthappa has backed the new coach and vouched for his leadership ability. Talking to the Times of India, Uthappa said, "He's always been someone who thrives under pressure and has consistently sought out big stages to deliver. As far as I'm concerned, I see the same qualities in him as a leader within this group." Also read: 'They should be dropped...,' Former cricketer Harbhajan Singh on seniors in Indian cricket team UTHAPPA POINTS OUT GAMBHIR'S BEST QUALITY AS A LEADER Uthappa added, "He [Gambhir] will seek out major opportunities and strive to seize them. As a leader, I can vouch for his ability to create an environment that enables people to thrive. He is that kind of leader—more than just a great captain, he's also an excellent tactician and an exceptional leader of people. He fosters a culture within the group that encourages success. Gautam Gambhir is a leader who provides security to his players, and we have seen that in action." The ODI series saw the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. The duo retired from T20Is after India's T20 World Cup triumph. Even the senior batters' return couldn't prevent India's shocking loss to Charith Asalanka-led side where Jeffrey Vandersay and youngsters such as Dunith Wellalage and Avishka Fernando made a mark for the hosts. After the ODI series defeat, captain Rohit said, "These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss." Under Gambhir, India's next assignment will be the home series versus Bangladesh, comprising two Tests and three T20Is starting next month.

'Can vouch for Gambhir's ability to...': Robin Uthappa after India’s shambolic ODI series loss vs Sri Lanka

<p>On Wednesday (Aug 8), Rohit Sharma-led India lost the third and final ODI versus hosts Sri Lanka, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, to lose the three-match series 2-0. Failing to win the series opener, which was eventually tied, India lost the second and penultimate encounter by 32 runs before being hammered by Charith Asalanka-led Islanders by 110 runs in the final match, in pursuit of 249.</p>

<p>After the defeat, a lot of questions were asked about Rohit &amp; Co., who conceded their first-ever ODI bilateral series to Sri Lanka since 1997. The 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up were convincingly beaten in the final game,&nbsp;with their bowlers once again conceding a bit to run before the Indian batters fell flat against SL spinners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit was asked if the No. 1 ranked Indian team were complacent against the seventh-ranked Sri Lankans. To this, Hitman said,&nbsp;"It is a joke, when you are playing for India there is never going to be complacency. When I am captain there is no chance of that. But you have to give credit to good cricket. Sri Lanka played better than us."</p>

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<p>He further added, "These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss."</p>

<p>Rohit lauded SL for being top of India in all three games. The home side rode on&nbsp;Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage and skipper Asalanka's&nbsp;spin web to dent India. The trio shared 21 wickets between them whereas Avishka Fernando top-scored for the Lankans in the series, with 137 runs. Wellalage ended as the Player-of-the-Series for his all-round blitz, also making 108 runs (third-most).&nbsp;</p>

<p>For India, only Rohit stood tall with the bat; top-scoring with 157 runs whereas all the other batters remained clueless throughout (barring some resistance from Axar Patel). Among the bowlers, Washington Sundar made a mark with 5 wickets whereas Kuldeep Yadav returned with 4 scalps.</p>


On Wednesday (Aug 8), Rohit Sharma-led India lost the third and final ODI versus hosts Sri Lanka, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, to lose the three-match series 2-0.

On Wednesday (Aug 8), Rohit Sharma-led India lost the third and final ODI versus hosts Sri Lanka, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, to lose the three-match series 2-0. Failing to win the series opener, which was eventually tied, India lost the second and penultimate encounter by 32 runs before being hammered by Charith Asalanka-led Islanders by 110 runs in the final match, in pursuit of 249. After the defeat, a lot of questions were asked about Rohit & Co., who conceded their first-ever ODI bilateral series to Sri Lanka since 1997. The 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up were convincingly beaten in the final game, with their bowlers once again conceding a bit to run before the Indian batters fell flat against SL spinners. At the post-match presentation ceremony, Rohit was asked if the No. 1 ranked Indian team were complacent against the seventh-ranked Sri Lankans. To this, Hitman said, "It is a joke, when you are playing for India there is never going to be complacency. When I am captain there is no chance of that. But you have to give credit to good cricket. Sri Lanka played better than us." Also read: IND vs SL: 'Lost doesn't mean...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma after ODI series loss against Sri Lanka He further added, "These things happen, series loss is not the end of the world, you will lose an odd series here and there but it is about how you come back after the loss." Rohit lauded SL for being top of India in all three games. The home side rode on Jeffrey Vandersay, Dunith Wellalage and skipper Asalanka's spin web to dent India. The trio shared 21 wickets between them whereas Avishka Fernando top-scored for the Lankans in the series, with 137 runs. Wellalage ended as the Player-of-the-Series for his all-round blitz, also making 108 runs (third-most). For India, only Rohit stood tall with the bat; top-scoring with 157 runs whereas all the other batters remained clueless throughout (barring some resistance from Axar Patel). Among the bowlers, Washington Sundar made a mark with 5 wickets whereas Kuldeep Yadav returned with 4 scalps.

It is a joke: Rohit Sharma rubbishes complacency talks after SL series loss, says 'when I am captain...'

<p>India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that there are areas (of improvement) to look after instead of positives after the ODI series loss against Sri Lanka.</p>

<p>India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 with a 110-run loss in the third ODI on Wednesday (Aug 7). This is the first time in 27 years that India have lost a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka with last such instance being in 1997.</p>

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<p>"We have to give credit where credit is due, Sri Lanka played better than us. We looked at the conditions, wanted to take pace off the ball, and that's why we went with our combination. All in all we didn't play good cricket through the series, and that is why we stand here," said Sharma at the post-match presentation.</p>

<p>"Throughout there were a few positives too. How the spinners bowled, some of the batters in the middle as well. We lost the series, and I feel there are a lot of areas we need to look at rather than the positives. We need to go back and look at what we need to do when we come up against conditions like this," he added.</p>

<p>The skipper, however, said that India's spin playing ability is a cause of concern and that a series loss isn't the end of world.</p>

<p>"I don't think it's (playing spin) a concern, but it's something we need to look at seriously, our individual gameplans, and it's something we were definitely put under pressure with in this series."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Series lost doesn't mean the end of the world. These guys have been playing very well over the past few years, very consistent, you will lose the odd series," he added.</p>

<p>Chasing 249, India were bowled out for a paltry 138 runs in another display of poor batting on a turning track.</p>


India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that there are areas (of improvement) to look after instead of positives after the ODI series loss against Sri Lanka. India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 with a 110-run loss in the third ODI on Wednesday (Aug 7).

India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that there are areas (of improvement) to look after instead of positives after the ODI series loss against Sri Lanka. India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 with a 110-run loss in the third ODI on Wednesday (Aug 7). This is the first time in 27 years that India have lost a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka with last such instance being in 1997. Also Read: Paris Olympics 2024: 'Not Vinesh Phogat's fault...,' WFI president Sanjay Singh reacts to her disqualification "We have to give credit where credit is due, Sri Lanka played better than us. We looked at the conditions, wanted to take pace off the ball, and that's why we went with our combination. All in all we didn't play good cricket through the series, and that is why we stand here," said Sharma at the post-match presentation. "Throughout there were a few positives too. How the spinners bowled, some of the batters in the middle as well. We lost the series, and I feel there are a lot of areas we need to look at rather than the positives. We need to go back and look at what we need to do when we come up against conditions like this," he added. The skipper, however, said that India's spin playing ability is a cause of concern and that a series loss isn't the end of world. "I don't think it's (playing spin) a concern, but it's something we need to look at seriously, our individual gameplans, and it's something we were definitely put under pressure with in this series." "Series lost doesn't mean the end of the world. These guys have been playing very well over the past few years, very consistent, you will lose the odd series," he added. Chasing 249, India were bowled out for a paltry 138 runs in another display of poor batting on a turning track.

IND vs SL: 'Lost doesn't mean...,' India skipper Rohit Sharma after ODI series loss against Sri Lanka

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India lost to Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the second and penultimate ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday (Aug 4). Chasing 241, India were 97 for no loss before the visitors collapsed in the run-chase courtesy of&nbsp;Jeffrey Vandersay's 6 for 33. The defeat came as a shock to many, given the strong start given by the Indian openers. It became the second successive instance where India's middle-order struggled to capitalise on a good start and fell flat in the ongoing three ODIs. After the match, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar was asked if this was a 'shock defeat'. He stated that the loss was no less than a surprise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the post-match presser, Nayar said, "Was it a shock? I would say yes, there is a surprise. But you anticipate and understand that in these conditions, the game can turn on its head because there is so much spin on offer. Even if you look at the last game, it was relatively easy to score against the new ball. As the ball got older, the conditions when batting second got slightly tougher. Sometimes, in tough conditions, especially in the 50-over format, this happens."</p>

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<p>Nayar further mentioned, "We want to go back and understand, and rectify, why it happened twice in a row. The day before yesterday, we were able to stitch partnerships. But today we lost quite a few wickets in a bundle."</p>

<p>He added, "They bowled well - I think Vandersay bowled the ideal length in these conditions. In such conditions, when the ball is turning - and the way Vandersay bowled today, used his finger, and bowled stump to stump - you get these phases when there is assistance from the pitch. I feel today we should give more credit to Sri Lanka."</p>

<p>India faltered in the 231-run chase in the first ODI as well. From 75 for 0, India got dismissed for 230 with 13 balls to spare as the game ended in a tie. After a loss in the second ODI, India are now trailing 1-0 and need to end the series at 1-1 with a win in the final encounter, on Wednesday (Aug 7) in Colombo. The onus will be on the batters, who have found it tough against the Sri Lankan spinners under lights. With enough on offer for the spinners, Indian batters will have to apply themselves in the middle and try to get a win in the series decider.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India lost to Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the second and penultimate ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday (Aug 4). Chasing 241, India were 97 for no loss before the visitors collapsed in the run-chase courtesy of Jeffrey Vandersay's 6 for 33.

Rohit Sharma-led India lost to Sri Lanka by 32 runs in the second and penultimate ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday (Aug 4). Chasing 241, India were 97 for no loss before the visitors collapsed in the run-chase courtesy of Jeffrey Vandersay's 6 for 33. The defeat came as a shock to many, given the strong start given by the Indian openers. It became the second successive instance where India's middle-order struggled to capitalise on a good start and fell flat in the ongoing three ODIs. After the match, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar was asked if this was a 'shock defeat'. He stated that the loss was no less than a surprise. At the post-match presser, Nayar said, "Was it a shock? I would say yes, there is a surprise. But you anticipate and understand that in these conditions, the game can turn on its head because there is so much spin on offer. Even if you look at the last game, it was relatively easy to score against the new ball. As the ball got older, the conditions when batting second got slightly tougher. Sometimes, in tough conditions, especially in the 50-over format, this happens." Also read: SL vs IND 2024: Rohit Sharma eclipses Sachin Tendulkar on THIS list with quick fifty in 2nd ODI Nayar further mentioned, "We want to go back and understand, and rectify, why it happened twice in a row. The day before yesterday, we were able to stitch partnerships. But today we lost quite a few wickets in a bundle." He added, "They bowled well - I think Vandersay bowled the ideal length in these conditions. In such conditions, when the ball is turning - and the way Vandersay bowled today, used his finger, and bowled stump to stump - you get these phases when there is assistance from the pitch. I feel today we should give more credit to Sri Lanka." India faltered in the 231-run chase in the first ODI as well. From 75 for 0, India got dismissed for 230 with 13 balls to spare as the game ended in a tie. After a loss in the second ODI, India are now trailing 1-0 and need to end the series at 1-1 with a win in the final encounter, on Wednesday (Aug 7) in Colombo. The onus will be on the batters, who have found it tough against the Sri Lankan spinners under lights. With enough on offer for the spinners, Indian batters will have to apply themselves in the middle and try to get a win in the series decider.

SL vs Ind: Was it a shock defeat for India in 2nd ODI? Assistant coach Abhishek Nayar responds

<p>Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32&nbsp;runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208&nbsp;in 42.2&nbsp;overs with Jeffrey Vandersay taking 6/33&nbsp;in his 10 overs.</p>

<p>Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had given India a brilliant start, adding 97 runs for the first wicket before Vandersay dismissed Rohit on 64.</p>

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<p>During his innings, Rohit went past former head coach Rahul Dravid for most ODI runs among Indian batters. Rohit (10,831) is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (13,886) and Sourav Ganguly (11,221) for most ODIs runs by an Indian batter.</p>

<p>Gill was next to depart scoring 35 as Vandersay claimed his second wicket. Shivam Dube, promoted up the order, failed to open his account and fell in the same over.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were next to go as India's score became 147/6 from 97/0 in less than 10 overs - all to Vendersay.</p>

<p>Axar Patel and Washington Sundar then tried to steady the innings, adding 38 runs for the second wicket. SL skipper Charith Asalanka then dismissed both the batters in space of five runs with India seven down for less than 200.</p>

<p>The SL skipper returned to take India's ninth wicket in Mohammed Siraj with India at 201&nbsp;before a run out seven runs later ended the match.</p>

<p>Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka on the first ball of the match.</p>

<p>Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in the space of five runs.</p>

<p>After losing wickets in middle overs, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in the 47th over.</p>

<p>A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs.</p>

<p>For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.</p>


Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32 runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208 in 42.

Sri Lanka beat India in the second ODI of three-match series by 32 runs on Sunday (Aug 1) to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Chasing 241, India were bowled out for 208 in 42.2 overs with Jeffrey Vandersay taking 6/33 in his 10 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill had given India a brilliant start, adding 97 runs for the first wicket before Vandersay dismissed Rohit on 64. Also Watch: SL vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rohit runs to BEAT UP Washington Sundar for pulling out of run-up During his innings, Rohit went past former head coach Rahul Dravid for most ODI runs among Indian batters. Rohit (10,831) is now behind only Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Virat Kohli (13,886) and Sourav Ganguly (11,221) for most ODIs runs by an Indian batter. Gill was next to depart scoring 35 as Vandersay claimed his second wicket. Shivam Dube, promoted up the order, failed to open his account and fell in the same over. Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were next to go as India's score became 147/6 from 97/0 in less than 10 overs - all to Vendersay. Axar Patel and Washington Sundar then tried to steady the innings, adding 38 runs for the second wicket. SL skipper Charith Asalanka then dismissed both the batters in space of five runs with India seven down for less than 200. The SL skipper returned to take India's ninth wicket in Mohammed Siraj with India at 201 before a run out seven runs later ended the match. Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka on the first ball of the match. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in the space of five runs. After losing wickets in middle overs, Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in the 47th over. A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs. For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.

SL vs IND, 2nd ODI: Jeffrey Vandersay six-for helps Sri Lanka beat India by 32 runs

<p>India vs Sri Lanka second ODI on Sunday (Aug 4) saw a funny banter between India skipper Rohit Sharma and spinner Washington Sundar. The incident happened in the 33rd over when Sundar stopped twice in his run up and pulled out before delivering the ball.</p>

<p>After the second incident, Rohit, who was standing in the slips, ran towards Sundar to beat him up, although all was done with fun intentions only. Have a look at the moment below:</p>

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<p>Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, was proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj struck with the first ball of the match. Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka caught behind and bowled a wicket-maiden over first up.</p>

<p>Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in space of five runs.</p>

<p>Axar Patel then joined the party with the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama on a team score of 111. Kuldeep Yadav was the next wicket taker and Sundar followed him with one of his own as Sri Lanka lost six of 136 in about 35 overs.</p>

<p>Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis then added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in 47th over.</p>

<p>Kamindu Mendis and Akila Dananjaya played some strokes in the end overs, adding quickfire 31 runs in 3.4 overs as SL closed in on 250.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs. Kamindu and Fernando top scored for the home team with 40 each, while Wellalage scored 39.</p>

<p>For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.</p>


India vs Sri Lanka second ODI on Sunday (Aug 4) saw a funny banter between India skipper Rohit Sharma and spinner Washington Sundar. The incident happened in the 33rd over when Sundar stopped twice in his run up and pulled out before delivering the ball.

India vs Sri Lanka second ODI on Sunday (Aug 4) saw a funny banter between India skipper Rohit Sharma and spinner Washington Sundar. The incident happened in the 33rd over when Sundar stopped twice in his run up and pulled out before delivering the ball. After the second incident, Rohit, who was standing in the slips, ran towards Sundar to beat him up, although all was done with fun intentions only. Have a look at the moment below: ROHIT SHARMA DOING FUN WITH WASHINGTON SUNDAR AFTER HE STOPS SECOND TIME IN A ROW IN HIS RUNUP😂.(CREDIT - SONY SPORTS)@ImRo45 #INDIAvsSRILANKA pic.twitter.com/UME60EYViv — Yash Rathi (@YashRathi1845) August 4, 2024 × Earlier, Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat first. The decision, however, was proved costly instantly as Mohammed Siraj struck with the first ball of the match. Siraj dismissed Pathum Nissanka caught behind and bowled a wicket-maiden over first up. Avishka Fernando and Kusal Medal then added 74 runs for the second wicket before Sundar dismissed both of them in space of five runs. Axar Patel then joined the party with the wicket of Sadeera Samarawickrama on a team score of 111. Kuldeep Yadav was the next wicket taker and Sundar followed him with one of his own as Sri Lanka lost six of 136 in about 35 overs. Dunith Wellalage and Kamindu Mendis then added 72 runs for the eighth wicket and took SL past 200 before Kuldeep sent back Wellalage in 47th over. Kamindu Mendis and Akila Dananjaya played some strokes in the end overs, adding quickfire 31 runs in 3.4 overs as SL closed in on 250. A couple of runouts in the last over, however, meant Sri Lanka scored 240/9 in their 50 overs. Kamindu and Fernando top scored for the home team with 40 each, while Wellalage scored 39. For India, Sundar finished with 3/30 in 10 overs, while Kuldeep took 2/33 in his 10. Apart from them, Siraj and Axar also took one wicket each.

SL vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rohit runs to BEAT UP  Washington Sundar for pulling out of run-up | WATCH

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India have commenced the three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Friday (Aug 2). Since Rohit's last international appearance, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. He was last seen on the 22-yard cricket strip during India's T20 World Cup 2024 final win versus South Africa, in Barbados on June 29. Following the victory, he -- along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja -- stepped aside from T20Is. Coming back into the Indian team&nbsp;for the ODIs versus Sri Lanka, Rohit is now working with new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from Rahul Dravid after the T20 WC triumph. On being asked about the new coach's approach, and new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav after their recent 3-0 series win over the Islanders, Rohit gave an interesting reply.</p>

<p>In the pre-match presser, Rohit said about Surya,&nbsp;"It's early days (in his captaincy); I don't want to talk too much about it. He has done a great job, and let him continue doing it. We start jumping into things (judgement) quite quickly, regardless of wins or losses. Let him do things consistently, and then we can talk about it. It's definitely a good start for them in that format. They played well as a unit, which is what Team India is all about. I'm sure they are heading in the right direction."</p>

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<p>On the new coach, Rohit opined, "Gautam Gambhir has played a lot of cricket and he has been involved with franchise cricket also before. Obviously, it is going to be different from the previous support staff. Ravi Shastri was there before Rahul Dravid joined the team, every individual works differently. I know Gambhir for a very long time and we have played a little bit of cricket together. He has a very clear mind and knows what he wants from the team."</p>

<p>Rohit-Gambhir's first assignment is the three ODIs versus Sri Lanka in the island nation. Post that, the two will shift their focus on India's gruelling home season before the ICC Champions Trophy, early next year.</p>


Rohit Sharma-led India have commenced the three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Friday (Aug 2). Since Rohit's last international appearance, a lot has changed in Indian cricket.

Rohit Sharma-led India have commenced the three ODIs versus hosts Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Friday (Aug 2). Since Rohit's last international appearance, a lot has changed in Indian cricket. He was last seen on the 22-yard cricket strip during India's T20 World Cup 2024 final win versus South Africa, in Barbados on June 29. Following the victory, he -- along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja -- stepped aside from T20Is. Coming back into the Indian team for the ODIs versus Sri Lanka, Rohit is now working with new head coach Gautam Gambhir -- who took over from Rahul Dravid after the T20 WC triumph. On being asked about the new coach's approach, and new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav after their recent 3-0 series win over the Islanders, Rohit gave an interesting reply. In the pre-match presser, Rohit said about Surya, "It's early days (in his captaincy); I don't want to talk too much about it. He has done a great job, and let him continue doing it. We start jumping into things (judgement) quite quickly, regardless of wins or losses. Let him do things consistently, and then we can talk about it. It's definitely a good start for them in that format. They played well as a unit, which is what Team India is all about. I'm sure they are heading in the right direction." Also Read: SL vs IND: Rohit Sharma denies Sri Lanka ODIs as Champions Trophy 'practice ground'. says 'by no means...' On the new coach, Rohit opined, "Gautam Gambhir has played a lot of cricket and he has been involved with franchise cricket also before. Obviously, it is going to be different from the previous support staff. Ravi Shastri was there before Rahul Dravid joined the team, every individual works differently. I know Gambhir for a very long time and we have played a little bit of cricket together. He has a very clear mind and knows what he wants from the team." Rohit-Gambhir's first assignment is the three ODIs versus Sri Lanka in the island nation. Post that, the two will shift their focus on India's gruelling home season before the ICC Champions Trophy, early next year.

Don't want to...: Rohit Sharma on new India coach Gautam Gambhir's approach

<p>Skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned an unlikely hero with the ball as India beat Sri Lanka in a T20 thriller decided by a Super Over to sweep the series 3-0 on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Spinners Rinku Singh and Suryakumar bowled the 19th and 20th overs in Sri Lanka's chase of 137 and the match ended in a tie at Kandy's Pallekele International Stadium.</p>

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<p>Washington Sundar then took two Sri Lankan wickets to end the Super Over quickly with the hosts scoring just two runs, which India overhauled in just one hit by Suryakumar -- in batting mode.</p>

<p>Sundar was elected man of the match after he picked up two wickets in the Sri Lankan chase. Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku and Suryakumar also took two each.</p>

<p>India's new-age T20 team, led by Suryakumar and coached by Gautam Gambhir, have started strongly after the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja following the team's T20 World Cup triumph last month.</p>

<p>Suryakumar led from the front with the bat in the first two wins to clinch the series.</p>

<p>He surprisingly bowled the final over when Sri Lanka needed six to win.</p>

<p>"More than the last over, I feel when we were around 30-4, how the boys showed character, 140 was a par score on that track," player-of-the-series Suryakumar said. "I told, if we put our heart in, we could pull it off."</p>

<p>He added: "The amount of skill they have, self-confidence, it makes my job easy. The positivity, the care for each other is unbelievable."</p>

<p>Suryakumar, an attacking batsman who bowls off-spin, took two wickets in successive balls in his first outing as a bowler in T20 matches after Rinku also got the ball in the penultimate over for the first time in the shorter format.</p>

<h2>Batting collapse</h2>

<p>It was another batting collapse for Sri Lanka who fell like a pack of cards after they needed 30 off the last 30 balls with nine wickets in hand.</p>

<p>Kusal Perera made 46 before being caught and bowled by Rinku.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, won the toss delayed due to rain in Kandy and elected to field first on a new pitch, which helped spinners.</p>

<p>Maheesh Theekshana took charge in the second over to send back Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10 and soon India were reduced to 30-4 inside six overs with Suryakumar out for eight.</p>

<p>Debutant Chamindu Wickramasinghe took his maiden wicket when he dismissed Sanju Samson for a duck.</p>

<p>Shubman Gill, who made 39, and Riyan Parag, who hit 26, attempted to rebuild in a sixth-wicket partnership of 54.</p>

<p>Sri Lanka kept chipping away but Sundar boosted the total with his 25 and then the visiting bowlers roared.</p>

<p>"Definitely (the target was gettable), we need to do more as professional cricketers," said Asalanka. "I want to see good batting performances in the ODIs. Our top three and four have done well and that's the only positive for us."</p>

<p>India had rested top players, including Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, in four changes to the team.</p>

<p>The two teams will now play three ODI matches as India await the return of skipper Rohit and Kohli in the 50-over series starting August 2.</p>

<p><em>(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.)</em></p>


Skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned an unlikely hero with the ball as India beat Sri Lanka in a T20 thriller decided by a Super Over to sweep the series 3-0 on Tuesday.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav turned an unlikely hero with the ball as India beat Sri Lanka in a T20 thriller decided by a Super Over to sweep the series 3-0 on Tuesday. Spinners Rinku Singh and Suryakumar bowled the 19th and 20th overs in Sri Lanka's chase of 137 and the match ended in a tie at Kandy's Pallekele International Stadium. Also Read: PCB chief to replace Jay Shah as next Asian Cricket Council head Washington Sundar then took two Sri Lankan wickets to end the Super Over quickly with the hosts scoring just two runs, which India overhauled in just one hit by Suryakumar -- in batting mode. Sundar was elected man of the match after he picked up two wickets in the Sri Lankan chase. Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku and Suryakumar also took two each. India's new-age T20 team, led by Suryakumar and coached by Gautam Gambhir, have started strongly after the retirements of stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja following the team's T20 World Cup triumph last month. Suryakumar led from the front with the bat in the first two wins to clinch the series. He surprisingly bowled the final over when Sri Lanka needed six to win. "More than the last over, I feel when we were around 30-4, how the boys showed character, 140 was a par score on that track," player-of-the-series Suryakumar said. "I told, if we put our heart in, we could pull it off." He added: "The amount of skill they have, self-confidence, it makes my job easy. The positivity, the care for each other is unbelievable." Suryakumar, an attacking batsman who bowls off-spin, took two wickets in successive balls in his first outing as a bowler in T20 matches after Rinku also got the ball in the penultimate over for the first time in the shorter format. Batting collapse It was another batting collapse for Sri Lanka who fell like a pack of cards after they needed 30 off the last 30 balls with nine wickets in hand. Kusal Perera made 46 before being caught and bowled by Rinku. Sri Lanka, led by Charith Asalanka, won the toss delayed due to rain in Kandy and elected to field first on a new pitch, which helped spinners. Maheesh Theekshana took charge in the second over to send back Yashasvi Jaiswal for 10 and soon India were reduced to 30-4 inside six overs with Suryakumar out for eight. Debutant Chamindu Wickramasinghe took his maiden wicket when he dismissed Sanju Samson for a duck. Shubman Gill, who made 39, and Riyan Parag, who hit 26, attempted to rebuild in a sixth-wicket partnership of 54. Sri Lanka kept chipping away but Sundar boosted the total with his 25 and then the visiting bowlers roared. "Definitely (the target was gettable), we need to do more as professional cricketers," said Asalanka. "I want to see good batting performances in the ODIs. Our top three and four have done well and that's the only positive for us." India had rested top players, including Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant, in four changes to the team. The two teams will now play three ODI matches as India await the return of skipper Rohit and Kohli in the 50-over series starting August 2. (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.)

India take series 3-0 against Sri Lanka with super over win in third T20I

<p>It was an evening filled with drama in the final T20I between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;30) as the hosts lost a tight contest in the Super Over. The win for India also saw them register a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in what was Gautam Gambhir and Surykaumar Yadav’s (as captain) first series. After the win, Sky was full of praise for the Indian team players for the character they showcased with Sri Lanka needing eight runs to win from two overs and six wickets in hand at one stage.</p>

<h2><strong>Suryakumar Yadav applauds Indian team</strong></h2>

<p>"More than the last over, I feel when we were around 30 for 4 and 48 for 5, how the boys showed character in the middle and took the game away from them, I felt 140 was par score on that track and the way they batted. When we were going in during our fielding sessions, I told them I had seen such kinds of games. I think if we put our heart in for one, one-and-a-half hours we can pull it off,” Suryakumar said after India beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Needing eight runs to win in the last two overs, Sri Lanka collapsed against a bowling attack led by Riyan Parag and Suryakumar Yadav. The hosts were unable to chase the target in the 20 overs and could only tie the contest leading to a Super Over. But things went downhill for Sri Lanka, who could manage to score only two runs in the Eliminator before Sky rocked the hosts with a four on the only ball faced by India.</p>

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<p>The win also saw India start on a winning note in the Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar era having bagged whitewash wins in the process. The team will next take the field in the ODI series which starts on Friday with top players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in the team. Rohit will lead the side with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Sky set to return home having been dropped for the ODI series.</p>


It was an evening filled with drama in the final T20I between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Jul 30) as the hosts lost a tight contest in the Super Over. The win for India also saw them register a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in what was Gautam Gambhir and Surykaumar Yadav’s (as captain) first series.

It was an evening filled with drama in the final T20I between India and Sri Lanka on Tuesday (Jul 30) as the hosts lost a tight contest in the Super Over. The win for India also saw them register a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka in what was Gautam Gambhir and Surykaumar Yadav’s (as captain) first series. After the win, Sky was full of praise for the Indian team players for the character they showcased with Sri Lanka needing eight runs to win from two overs and six wickets in hand at one stage. Suryakumar Yadav applauds Indian team "More than the last over, I feel when we were around 30 for 4 and 48 for 5, how the boys showed character in the middle and took the game away from them, I felt 140 was par score on that track and the way they batted. When we were going in during our fielding sessions, I told them I had seen such kinds of games. I think if we put our heart in for one, one-and-a-half hours we can pull it off,” Suryakumar said after India beat Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Needing eight runs to win in the last two overs, Sri Lanka collapsed against a bowling attack led by Riyan Parag and Suryakumar Yadav. The hosts were unable to chase the target in the 20 overs and could only tie the contest leading to a Super Over. But things went downhill for Sri Lanka, who could manage to score only two runs in the Eliminator before Sky rocked the hosts with a four on the only ball faced by India. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics: Brazil swimmer reprimanded for breaking rule, sent back home from Games | Know More The win also saw India start on a winning note in the Gautam Gambhir-Suryakumar era having bagged whitewash wins in the process. The team will next take the field in the ODI series which starts on Friday with top players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma back in the team. Rohit will lead the side with the likes of Hardik Pandya and Sky set to return home having been dropped for the ODI series.

SL vs IND: Skipper Suryakumar Yadav praises team mentality after Super Over win, says 'boys showed character'

<p>India's spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has lauded new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for 'having a big heart' as a leader after the visitors stunned Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I, in Pallekele, to inflict a series whitewash. Sundar was referring to Surya's bold and unconventional bowling changes as India restricted Sri Lanka to&nbsp;137/8 after managing the same score. With the Lankans only needing 9 off the last two overs, Surya gave Rinku Singh the penultimate over and bowled the last six balls to not allow SL go past India's score before winning the game in the Super Over.</p>

<p>Speaking to the media after the match, Sundar -- who bowled the Super Over and only conceded two runs and dismissed Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka -- lauded Suryakumar's leadership. He stated, "It's amazing of him, amazing of his leadership skills, to be honest. With 12 balls to go and 12 runs (9) needed, he brought in Rinku, especially with Kusal Perera batting, and Rinku got him out. Surya then came in for the last over and won the game for us."</p>

<p>With the pitch being more conducive for slower bowlers, Surya gambled with part-time off-spinner Rinku to bowl the 19th over, with left-hander Kusal Perera still in the middle. He then bowled the final over, conceding just five runs and picking two wickets, to miraculously take the game to the Super Over, where India held their nerves.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sundar highlighted Suryakumar's courage and leadership and&nbsp;opined, "We all know he has a big heart when he bats, but he also shows it in his leadership. All credit goes to him; it was amazing."</p>

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<p>He further added, "Surya kept telling us that one or two wickets in the middle overs would change the game, especially in low-scoring matches where even run-a-ball situations can create pressure. I hope the audience enjoyed the game because you don't often see such matches. It feels great to be a part of this kind of game."</p>

<p>Sundar himself had a good run in the low-scoring match. After India were asked to bowl first and they were reeling at 48-5, the left-hander&nbsp;contributed 25 runs in India's 137/9. Later, he also claimed 2 for 23 in SL's run-chase before his heroics in the Super Over. "Honestly, I had no idea I would bowl (the Super Over), but after the batsmen walked out, Surya turned to me and said, 'Washy, you're on.' I was very happy; it's a great opportunity to step up and win the game for my country. Thank God things went well," the 24-year-old concluded.</p>

<p>Sundar was also the Player-of-the-Series in India's five-match T20I series win (4-1) over Zimbabwe, in the African nation, held early this month.</p>

<p>Apart from Sundar, Rinku, Surya and Ravi Bishnoi also claimed two wickets each as India pulled off a blinder&nbsp;in the final T20I and&nbsp;completed a series whitewash over SL. The visitors&nbsp;already had a 2-0 lead, having won the series opener by 43 runs and the second T20I by seven wickets (DLS method) in Pallekele.</p>

<p>The action will now move onto the three ODIs, which commences on Aug 2&nbsp;(Friday) with Rohit Sharma to lead India.&nbsp;</p>


India's spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has lauded new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for 'having a big heart' as a leader after the visitors stunned Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I, in Pallekele, to inflict a series whitewash.

India's spin bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has lauded new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for 'having a big heart' as a leader after the visitors stunned Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I, in Pallekele, to inflict a series whitewash. Sundar was referring to Surya's bold and unconventional bowling changes as India restricted Sri Lanka to 137/8 after managing the same score. With the Lankans only needing 9 off the last two overs, Surya gave Rinku Singh the penultimate over and bowled the last six balls to not allow SL go past India's score before winning the game in the Super Over. Speaking to the media after the match, Sundar -- who bowled the Super Over and only conceded two runs and dismissed Kusal Perera and Pathum Nissanka -- lauded Suryakumar's leadership. He stated, "It's amazing of him, amazing of his leadership skills, to be honest. With 12 balls to go and 12 runs (9) needed, he brought in Rinku, especially with Kusal Perera batting, and Rinku got him out. Surya then came in for the last over and won the game for us." With the pitch being more conducive for slower bowlers, Surya gambled with part-time off-spinner Rinku to bowl the 19th over, with left-hander Kusal Perera still in the middle. He then bowled the final over, conceding just five runs and picking two wickets, to miraculously take the game to the Super Over, where India held their nerves. Sundar highlighted Suryakumar's courage and leadership and opined, "We all know he has a big heart when he bats, but he also shows it in his leadership. All credit goes to him; it was amazing." Also read: India take series 3-0 against Sri Lanka with super over win in third T20I He further added, "Surya kept telling us that one or two wickets in the middle overs would change the game, especially in low-scoring matches where even run-a-ball situations can create pressure. I hope the audience enjoyed the game because you don't often see such matches. It feels great to be a part of this kind of game." Sundar himself had a good run in the low-scoring match. After India were asked to bowl first and they were reeling at 48-5, the left-hander contributed 25 runs in India's 137/9. Later, he also claimed 2 for 23 in SL's run-chase before his heroics in the Super Over. "Honestly, I had no idea I would bowl (the Super Over), but after the batsmen walked out, Surya turned to me and said, 'Washy, you're on.' I was very happy; it's a great opportunity to step up and win the game for my country. Thank God things went well," the 24-year-old concluded. Sundar was also the Player-of-the-Series in India's five-match T20I series win (4-1) over Zimbabwe, in the African nation, held early this month. Apart from Sundar, Rinku, Surya and Ravi Bishnoi also claimed two wickets each as India pulled off a blinder in the final T20I and completed a series whitewash over SL. The visitors already had a 2-0 lead, having won the series opener by 43 runs and the second T20I by seven wickets (DLS method) in Pallekele. The action will now move onto the three ODIs, which commences on Aug 2 (Friday) with Rohit Sharma to lead India.

Suryakumar has a big heart as leader: Washington Sundar lauds new T20I captain after India whitewash Sri Lanka

<p>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).</p>

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<h2><strong>Virat arrives in Colombo</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<h2><strong>What can India expect?</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>


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.

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>For India, Bishnoi was the pick of the bowlers with 3/26 while Arshdeep and Axar also took two wickets each apart from Hardik.</p>


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

<p>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).</p>

<p>"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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

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<p>"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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Hardik Pandya, however, had other plans as he blazed his way to an unbeaten 9-ball 22 to take India home.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final match of the series will be played on Thursday (Jul 30).</p>


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).

'I don't want to be a captain,' says Suryakumar Yadav as India win T20I series vs SL | Read Why

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Former India T20I skipper Rohit Sharma completes top-five with 14 POTMs in 159 matches he played before retiring.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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."</p>

<p>India next play Sri Lanka on Sunday (Jul 28) before the final T20I of the series takes place on Jul 30.</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

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<h2><strong>India starts on a winning note</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>SKY opens up on India’s approach</strong></h2>

<p>"The same train will continue," Suryakumar said in the pre-match press conference. "Only the engine has changed. The bogies (carriages) are the same."</p>

<p>"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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

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<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>Squad</strong></h2>

<p>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.</p>


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'

<p>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;</p>

<p><strong><em>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 -</em></strong></p>

<h2><strong>INDIA TOUR OF SRI LANKA 2024</strong></h2>

<p>1st T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 27 (Saturday)</p>

<p>2nd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 28 (Sunday)</p>

<p>3rd T20I: Sri Lanka vs India, July 30 (Tuesday)</p>

<p>All the T20Is will be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele.</p>

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<p>1st ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 2 (Friday)</p>

<p>2nd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 4 (Sunday)</p>

<p>3rd ODI: Sri Lanka vs India, Aug 7 (Wednesday)</p>

<p>All the three ODIs will take place at the&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>The live telecast of&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India:</h2>

<p>The live telecast of&nbsp;India tour of Sri Lanka will be telecast on the&nbsp;<i>Sony Sports Network</i>&nbsp;in India.</p>

<h2>The&nbsp;live stream of India vs Sri Lanka T20I, ODI series in India:</h2>

<p>The live streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka series will be available on the&nbsp;<i>SonyLIV</i>&nbsp;app and website in India.</p>

<p><strong>India's T20I squad</strong>: 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.</p>

<p><strong>India's ODI squad:</strong>&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.</p>

<p>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;</p>

<p>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;</p>


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

<p>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.</p>

<h2><strong>When is the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played on Saturday, July 27.</p>

<h2><strong>Which stadium will host the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be played at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.</p>

<h2><strong>What time will the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match start?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will start at 7:00 PM IST with toss taking place at 6:30 PM IST.</p>

<h2><strong>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on TV?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network in India.</p>

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match on OTT?</strong></h2>

<p>The Sri Lanka vs India 1st T20I match will be live streamed on the Sony Liv app and website in India.</p>

<h2><strong>Squad</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India:</strong> 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.</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka:</strong> 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</p>


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

<p>Team India is all set for the latest transition phase as they take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series starting on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;24). The tour will mark the start of the Gautam Gambhir coaching era where fresh names have got opportunities in the T20I set-up while old faces like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retain their places in the ODI set-up. Speaking ahead of the tour, former India World Cup winner Ashish Nehra opened up on the linking of Virat and Gambhir who will be sharing the same dressing room while on national duty.</p>

<h2><strong>Nehra opens up on Virat, Gambhir</strong></h2>

<p>According to Nehra, there shouldn’t be any issues between the pair despite having clashed several times in the opposite dugout during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Nehra thinks, both are good professionals and fight till the end for the jerseys they don.</p>

<p>"Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are two very passionate individuals. Whenever they play for a team, they can turn up against the opposition. But, when they are together in a dressing room, they are together, united for the team. You're talking about Virat Kohli, who has experience of over 16-17 years, Gautam Gambhir is also experienced,” said Nehra&nbsp;while speaking to Sports Tak.</p>

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<p>“The things on the outside, people get an impression about it. It's not just Gambhir and Kohli, so many players have had on-field spats in the past, but when they play together for a team, they have done well as a player, as a coach-captain, as a coach and senior player," added Nehra.</p>

<p>After the T20 World Cup in June, both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the format for India, but are back in the national side for the ODI series. Rohit will be the team captain while Virat will serve as an important member of the ODI and Test side. Both will be important for India’s success at the 2025 Champions Trophy and World Test Championship (WTC).</p>


Team India is all set for the latest transition phase as they take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series starting on Saturday (Jul 24).

Team India is all set for the latest transition phase as they take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series starting on Saturday (Jul 24). The tour will mark the start of the Gautam Gambhir coaching era where fresh names have got opportunities in the T20I set-up while old faces like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retain their places in the ODI set-up. Speaking ahead of the tour, former India World Cup winner Ashish Nehra opened up on the linking of Virat and Gambhir who will be sharing the same dressing room while on national duty. Nehra opens up on Virat, Gambhir According to Nehra, there shouldn’t be any issues between the pair despite having clashed several times in the opposite dugout during the Indian Premier League (IPL). Nehra thinks, both are good professionals and fight till the end for the jerseys they don. "Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir are two very passionate individuals. Whenever they play for a team, they can turn up against the opposition. But, when they are together in a dressing room, they are together, united for the team. You're talking about Virat Kohli, who has experience of over 16-17 years, Gautam Gambhir is also experienced,” said Nehra while speaking to Sports Tak. ALSO READ | Paris Olympics 2024: Russian arrested over 'destabilisation' plot in French capital “The things on the outside, people get an impression about it. It's not just Gambhir and Kohli, so many players have had on-field spats in the past, but when they play together for a team, they have done well as a player, as a coach-captain, as a coach and senior player," added Nehra. After the T20 World Cup in June, both Rohit and Virat announced their retirement from the format for India, but are back in the national side for the ODI series. Rohit will be the team captain while Virat will serve as an important member of the ODI and Test side. Both will be important for India’s success at the 2025 Champions Trophy and World Test Championship (WTC).

Ashish Nehra backs Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir to come good for India ahead of Sri Lanka ODI series

<p>Hosts Sri Lanka have announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against India to start a new era of their own. Having resigned from his position as captain Wanindu Hasaranga has still retained his place in the squad announced on Tuesday (Jul&nbsp;23) with Charith Asalanka taking over as the new skipper. The squad also sees the return of experienced Kusal Perera with the series starting on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;27) in Pallekele.</p>

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<p>With the T20I series set to start on Saturday, the hosts had yet to announce the squad for the three-match assignment. However, on Tuesday the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the team which marked the return of two key players. Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Perera returned missing the former returning to the squad after February 2022 having missed a chunk of white-ball cricket during that period.</p>

<p>Chandimal’s last ODI match was in November 2022, but could now help regain the attention of the selectors ahead of the Champions Trophy, which starts in less than six months. Perera on the flip side missed the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA due to an injury and will look to re-launch his career.</p>

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<p>The biggest news however was the selection of Asalanka as the new skipper of the T20I series as tries to fill the shoes of Hasaranga who led the side during the poor T20 World Cup campaign. Asalanka was the likely choice of the selectors having been with the team for the last few years. Interestingly, there was no place for former captain Angelo Matthews having been overlooked for white-ball cricket yet again.</p>

<p>According to reports, his white-ball career is all but over with him being only considered for the Test series.</p>

<h2><strong>Sri Lanka T20I squad for India series</strong></h2>

<p>Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando</p>


Hosts Sri Lanka have announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against India to start a new era of their own. Having resigned from his position as captain Wanindu Hasaranga has still retained his place in the squad announced on Tuesday (Jul 23) with Charith Asalanka taking over as the new skipper.

Hosts Sri Lanka have announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against India to start a new era of their own. Having resigned from his position as captain Wanindu Hasaranga has still retained his place in the squad announced on Tuesday (Jul 23) with Charith Asalanka taking over as the new skipper. The squad also sees the return of experienced Kusal Perera with the series starting on Saturday (Jul 27) in Pallekele. Sri Lanka announces the T20I squad for the India series, with Asalanka named as captain. #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/O5oeyFtLHU — Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) July 23, 2024 × Sri Lanka announce 16-man squad With the T20I series set to start on Saturday, the hosts had yet to announce the squad for the three-match assignment. However, on Tuesday the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the team which marked the return of two key players. Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Perera returned missing the former returning to the squad after February 2022 having missed a chunk of white-ball cricket during that period. Chandimal’s last ODI match was in November 2022, but could now help regain the attention of the selectors ahead of the Champions Trophy, which starts in less than six months. Perera on the flip side missed the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA due to an injury and will look to re-launch his career. ALSO READ | 'Anti-sex’ beds make a comeback in 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's what these cardboard beds look like The biggest news however was the selection of Asalanka as the new skipper of the T20I series as tries to fill the shoes of Hasaranga who led the side during the poor T20 World Cup campaign. Asalanka was the likely choice of the selectors having been with the team for the last few years. Interestingly, there was no place for former captain Angelo Matthews having been overlooked for white-ball cricket yet again. According to reports, his white-ball career is all but over with him being only considered for the Test series. Sri Lanka T20I squad for India series Charith Asalanka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando

India tour of Sri Lanka: Hosts announce 16-member squad for T20I series as Charith Asalanka named new captain

<p>On Thursday evening (July 18), BCCI announced India&nbsp;squad&nbsp;for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 27. There were many big decisions taken as Rohit Sharma, contrary to beliefs, marked himself&nbsp;available to take charge of the ODI side whereas Suryakumar Yadav tipped Hardik Pandya to become the new T20I captain. Even Virat Kohli returned for the ODI leg whereas Shubman Gill was announced the new vice-captain for both squads. However, there were some big omissions as well, with Sanju Samson being out of the ODI line-up.</p>

<p>This has not been well received by former cricketer Dodda Ganesh. The ex-pacer wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Shivam Dube in place of Sanju Samson in the ODIs is ridiculous. Poor Sanju scored a century in his last series against SA. Why him always? My heart goes out to this young man #SLvIND"</p>

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<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-tour-of-sri-lanka-suryakumar-yadav-confirmed-as-new-t20i-captain-rohit-virat-to-play-in-odis-742120">India tour of Sri Lanka: Suryakumar Yadav confirmed as new T20I captain; Rohit, Virat to play in ODIs</a></strong></p>

<p>Samson was part of India's last ODI series, held in South Africa. In the three-match series, the right-hander scored 120 runs in three games, including a maiden ton (108) in the series decider -- where India won by 78 runs. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper has 510 runs in 16 ODIs, at an average of&nbsp;56.66.</p>

<p>Moreover, Shivam Dube -- who was part of Rohit-led India's victorious run in 2024 T20 World Cup -- has been named in the ODI squad. Further, it also sees the return of Shreyas Iyer and addition of Riyan Parag and Harshit Rana. There is&nbsp;no Ravindra Jadeja whereas Hardik is only part of the T20I squad (choosing to be away from the ODI leg for personal reasons).</p>

<p>Talking about the T20I squad, Surya has been named the new captain, pipping former white-ball vice-captain Hardik. However, the squad doesn't include Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad despite their good returns in the Zimbabwe tour.</p>

<h2><strong>India's squad for Sri Lanka tour</strong></h2>

<p><strong>India's T20I Squad:&nbsp;</strong>Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman 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.</p>

<p><strong>ODI Squad:</strong>&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.</p>


On Thursday evening (July 18), BCCI announced India squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 27. There were many big decisions taken as Rohit Sharma, contrary to beliefs, marked himself available to take charge of the ODI side whereas Suryakumar Yadav tipped Hardik Pandya to become the new T20I captain.

On Thursday evening (July 18), BCCI announced India squad for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, starting July 27. There were many big decisions taken as Rohit Sharma, contrary to beliefs, marked himself available to take charge of the ODI side whereas Suryakumar Yadav tipped Hardik Pandya to become the new T20I captain. Even Virat Kohli returned for the ODI leg whereas Shubman Gill was announced the new vice-captain for both squads. However, there were some big omissions as well, with Sanju Samson being out of the ODI line-up. This has not been well received by former cricketer Dodda Ganesh. The ex-pacer wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "Shivam Dube in place of Sanju Samson in the ODIs is ridiculous. Poor Sanju scored a century in his last series against SA. Why him always? My heart goes out to this young man #SLvIND" Shivam Dube in place of Sanju Samson in the ODIs is ridiculous. Poor Sanju scored a century in his last series against SA. Why him always? My heart goes out to this young man #SLvIND — Dodda Ganesh | ದೊಡ್ಡ ಗಣೇಶ್ (@doddaganesha) July 18, 2024 × Also read: India tour of Sri Lanka: Suryakumar Yadav confirmed as new T20I captain; Rohit, Virat to play in ODIs Samson was part of India's last ODI series, held in South Africa. In the three-match series, the right-hander scored 120 runs in three games, including a maiden ton (108) in the series decider -- where India won by 78 runs. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper has 510 runs in 16 ODIs, at an average of 56.66. Moreover, Shivam Dube -- who was part of Rohit-led India's victorious run in 2024 T20 World Cup -- has been named in the ODI squad. Further, it also sees the return of Shreyas Iyer and addition of Riyan Parag and Harshit Rana. There is no Ravindra Jadeja whereas Hardik is only part of the T20I squad (choosing to be away from the ODI leg for personal reasons). Talking about the T20I squad, Surya has been named the new captain, pipping former white-ball vice-captain Hardik. However, the squad doesn't include Abhishek Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad despite their good returns in the Zimbabwe tour. India's squad for Sri Lanka tour India's T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman 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. 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.

Former cricketer SLAMS BCCI for 'ridiculously' dropping Sanju Samson from ODI squad for Sri Lanka tour

<p>Former Sri Lanka captain and World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga has grabbed headlines after he posed with legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev.&nbsp;Ranatunga is famously known for his stint with the national side having helped them win their only ODI World Cup in 1996, before turning to politics; a move which was seen as completely different from usual. Recently, the former skipper was seen dropping weight and was seen differently when compared to his days on the field.</p>

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<h2><strong>Arjuna Ranatunga goes viral</strong></h2>

<p>In a photo going viral on the internet, Ranatunga was spotted with Kapil Dev who looked slim and fitter giving a completely different image. In his playing days, he was mocked for his fitness level and overweight condition. However, the latest pictures were converse to it as he was seen in a better shape. In his playing days, he was mocked for running and would often use a runner to play longer innings.</p>

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<p>He was also trolled for his body shape when he started a new innings in politics where he would also become the Member of Sri Lanka Parliament. He would gain more fame during both his stint having retired from the national side with 5105 runs in 93 Test matches while scoring 7456 runs in 269 ODI matches.</p>

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<p>He goes down in the history books of Sri Lanka cricket as the greatest captain who led them to their only ODI World Cup triumph in 1996 when they beat Australia in the final.</p>

<p>While the photo is viral on the internet, both Sri Lanka and India are set to cross paths in the coming days when the latter visits the island nation. India will play three ODIs and three T20Is during their tour with Gautam Gambhir set to make his debut as the coach of the side.</p>


Former Sri Lanka captain and World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga has grabbed headlines after he posed with legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev. Ranatunga is famously known for his stint with the national side having helped them win their only ODI World Cup in 1996, before turning to politics; a move which was seen as completely different from usual.

Former Sri Lanka captain and World Cup winner Arjuna Ranatunga has grabbed headlines after he posed with legendary India all-rounder Kapil Dev. Ranatunga is famously known for his stint with the national side having helped them win their only ODI World Cup in 1996, before turning to politics; a move which was seen as completely different from usual. Recently, the former skipper was seen dropping weight and was seen differently when compared to his days on the field. Guess the skipper with Kapil Dev? Yes it is Arjuna Ranatunga. What a transformation! pic.twitter.com/zjsE3EjhgW — Fidato (@tequieremos) July 16, 2024 × Arjuna Ranatunga goes viral In a photo going viral on the internet, Ranatunga was spotted with Kapil Dev who looked slim and fitter giving a completely different image. In his playing days, he was mocked for his fitness level and overweight condition. However, the latest pictures were converse to it as he was seen in a better shape. In his playing days, he was mocked for running and would often use a runner to play longer innings. Arjuna Ranatunga with Kapil Dev. - One of the finest transformations by Ranatunga. 👌 pic.twitter.com/CzwtPxPZTJ — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 17, 2024 × He was also trolled for his body shape when he started a new innings in politics where he would also become the Member of Sri Lanka Parliament. He would gain more fame during both his stint having retired from the national side with 5105 runs in 93 Test matches while scoring 7456 runs in 269 ODI matches. ALSO READ | 'Seen him evolve from brash young Delhi boy to...': Former India batter on Virat Kohli after Mishra's take He goes down in the history books of Sri Lanka cricket as the greatest captain who led them to their only ODI World Cup triumph in 1996 when they beat Australia in the final. While the photo is viral on the internet, both Sri Lanka and India are set to cross paths in the coming days when the latter visits the island nation. India will play three ODIs and three T20Is during their tour with Gautam Gambhir set to make his debut as the coach of the side.

Former Sri Lanka captain goes viral after posing with legendary Kapil Dev, THIS is how internet reacted

<p>India is expected to get a new T20I captain on Thursday (July 18) after BCCI selection committee's meeting for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, starting on July 27. With Rohit Sharma retiring from the format after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, last month, a new T20I captain is set to be named not only for the SL tour but until 2026 T20 WC, at home. Murmurs are that there is a split decision among the board officials, new head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with regard to&nbsp;the new captain. While Hardik Pandya has served as the vice-captain and even led India on many occasions in Rohit's absence, it is reported that Gambhir and Agarkar are in favour of Suryakumar Yadav.</p>

<p>Gambhir, who was appointed as India's head coach early this month, was part of an informal call with BCCI officials and the selection committee on Tuesday evening (July 16) regarding India's roadmap ahead. It is learnt that it was during the call Gambhir and Agarkar were in favour of Surya becoming the next T20I captain over Hardik. It is understood that Gambhir didn't directly put forward Surya's name but stated that he would prefer working with a captain whose workload management isn't a concern. Notably, Hardik has had several fitness concerns in the recent past, thereby shifting things in Surya's favour (who is India's third-highest run-getter in T20Is).</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/gambhir-agarkar-inform-hardik-about-last-minute-captaincy-change-as-surya-to-be-indias-t20i-captain-report-741707">Gambhir, Agarkar inform Hardik about last-minute captaincy change as Surya to be India's T20I captain: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>“Although Gambhir did not directly pitch for Surya in the call, he made it amply clear that he would want to work with a captain whose workload does not become a stumbling block. Agarkar was clear with his views,” a BCCI official told Hindustan Times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the selection committee is tilted towards Hardik due to him being the World Cup-winning vice-captain. In addition, the all-rounder made 144 runs and picked up 11 wickets in India's victorious campaign, after injury woes and a poor run in IPL 2024 (where he led Mumbai Indians). It is believed that Gambhir and Agarkar have already updated Hardik about the latest developments.</p>

<p>The announcement is expected to happen later in the day after the meeting between BCCI officials, selectors and head coach (which was put off by a day).</p>

<p>India will travel to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and T20Is each. While Rohit is expected to be available for the ODI leg, KL Rahul may lead in case the former misses out. Meanwhile, Surya is likely to take charge of the T20I team, on a permanent basis till 2026.</p>


India is expected to get a new T20I captain on Thursday (July 18) after BCCI selection committee's meeting for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, starting on July 27. With Rohit Sharma retiring from the format after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, last month, a new T20I captain is set to be named not only for the SL tour but until 2026 T20 WC, at home.

India is expected to get a new T20I captain on Thursday (July 18) after BCCI selection committee's meeting for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, starting on July 27. With Rohit Sharma retiring from the format after India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, last month, a new T20I captain is set to be named not only for the SL tour but until 2026 T20 WC, at home. Murmurs are that there is a split decision among the board officials, new head coach Gautam Gambhir and the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee with regard to the new captain. While Hardik Pandya has served as the vice-captain and even led India on many occasions in Rohit's absence, it is reported that Gambhir and Agarkar are in favour of Suryakumar Yadav. Gambhir, who was appointed as India's head coach early this month, was part of an informal call with BCCI officials and the selection committee on Tuesday evening (July 16) regarding India's roadmap ahead. It is learnt that it was during the call Gambhir and Agarkar were in favour of Surya becoming the next T20I captain over Hardik. It is understood that Gambhir didn't directly put forward Surya's name but stated that he would prefer working with a captain whose workload management isn't a concern. Notably, Hardik has had several fitness concerns in the recent past, thereby shifting things in Surya's favour (who is India's third-highest run-getter in T20Is). Also read: Gambhir, Agarkar inform Hardik about last-minute captaincy change as Surya to be India's T20I captain: Report “Although Gambhir did not directly pitch for Surya in the call, he made it amply clear that he would want to work with a captain whose workload does not become a stumbling block. Agarkar was clear with his views,” a BCCI official told Hindustan Times. However, the selection committee is tilted towards Hardik due to him being the World Cup-winning vice-captain. In addition, the all-rounder made 144 runs and picked up 11 wickets in India's victorious campaign, after injury woes and a poor run in IPL 2024 (where he led Mumbai Indians). It is believed that Gambhir and Agarkar have already updated Hardik about the latest developments. The announcement is expected to happen later in the day after the meeting between BCCI officials, selectors and head coach (which was put off by a day). India will travel to Sri Lanka for three ODIs and T20Is each. While Rohit is expected to be available for the ODI leg, KL Rahul may lead in case the former misses out. Meanwhile, Surya is likely to take charge of the T20I team, on a permanent basis till 2026.

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<p>The Indian Cricket Team and its countless fans worldwide realised their dream of winning the 50-over World Cup for the second time in history on this day (April 2nd) in 2011. The Men in Blue, led by MS Dhoni, beat Sri Lanka in the all-important final by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to clinch the ultimate glory. Zaheer Khan, Gautam Gambhir and skipper MS Dhoni starred with their&nbsp;performances in the summit clash.</p>

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<p>The star cast of 2011 was filled with match-winners, from the legendary openers (Sehwag and Sachin) to the man of the tournament Yuvraj Singh, to the unsung heroes (Gautam, Raina and Yusuf), everyone contributed to India’s success on the top stage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-riyan-parag-reaps-rewards-at-no-4-for-rajasthan-royals-continues-impressive-showing-from-smat-706727">IPL 2024: Riyan Parag reaps rewards at No. 4 for Rajasthan Royals, continues impressive showing from SMAT</a></strong></p>

<p>Even the bowlers were exceptional throughout; led by Zaheer, the pace attack looked in their element. Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel made inroads during crucial games, including the high-octane semis clash against Pakistan in Mohali. Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawla made up the specialist spin attack, with others chipping in with wickets, striking a balance like never before.</p>

<h2>The Big Day – The Final!</h2>

<p>India bowled first in the grand finale against perhaps the most sort-after team in the tournament – Sri Lanka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zaheer was on song on the day it mattered the most, bowling tight lines, resulting in the early breakthrough of Upul Tharanga. Dilshan and Captain Kumar Sangakkara stitched a partnership but Harbhajan and Yuvraj removed both, respectively.</p>

<p>Despite the Lankans losing wickets regularly, Mahela Jayawardene, alongside Kulasekara and Perera, ensured Sri Lanka posted a mammoth total of 274-6 on the board, with Mahela completing a hundred on the D-Day.</p>

<h3>Tough start but India got through</h3>

<p>India got off to the worst possible start, losing attacking batter Sehwag on the second ball for a duck, with Sachin following him soon after inside the Powerplay. Two Delhi boys, Kohli and Gambhir bailed India out of trouble, stitching an 83-run stand for the third wicket before Dilshan sent Kohli packing.</p>

<p>However, what favoured India that day was the management’s call to send MS Dhoni ahead of Yuvraj Singh - India’s best bet at number four in the World Cup. That move paid dividends as Dhoni and Gautam put India in the driver’s seat. Though Gautam missed out on scoring a hundred, getting bowled on 97 to Perera, Dhoni remained unbeaten on 91 to see India through in the run-chase.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>His six off Kulasekara to win the match and the World Cup is cherished to date as one of the game's greatest moments.</p>

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Dream for 28 years ended under the leadership of MS Dhoni - the winning six will be remembered forever from the Captain - A team effort through the tournament with Dhoni &amp; Gambhir heroes in final. 🏆<a href="https://t.co/qZdPGHHfl2">pic.twitter.com/qZdPGHHfl2</a></p>
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) <a href="https://twitter.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1774866643036033468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 1, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Meanwhile, it’s been 13 years to the day when India clinched the ultimate glory, and several players from that squad recall sitting on top of the world.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Thirteen years ago, my childhood dream turned into reality. Forever grateful for the memories, the team, and the incredible support of over a billion people. <a href="https://t.co/RvUuzuGqhQ">pic.twitter.com/RvUuzuGqhQ</a></p>
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt/status/1775045483897237545?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">2-4-2011 Day to remember .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Worldcup winners <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Grateful?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Grateful</a> <a href="https://t.co/aocMNyzSWC">pic.twitter.com/aocMNyzSWC</a></p>
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1775050795714818413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This day 2nd April never get old, every year this day refresh our memories. Proud to be a part of such big moment. Missing you all my teammates.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/worldcup2011?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#worldcup2011</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BCCI</a> <a href="https://t.co/qawgYteMnn">pic.twitter.com/qawgYteMnn</a></p>
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) <a href="https://twitter.com/munafpa99881129/status/1775039076044816398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Still get goosebumps thinking about that historic moment in 2011 when we lifted the World Cup 🏆 Incredible memories with an amazing team! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/2011WorldCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#2011WorldCup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/af3l6llJ1Z">pic.twitter.com/af3l6llJ1Z</a></p>
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1774993387449733130?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Reliving this feeling ❤️🇮🇳🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC2011?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC2011</a> <a href="https://t.co/zT9C0FSusg">pic.twitter.com/zT9C0FSusg</a></p>
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1775014847497073050?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnThisDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OnThisDay</a> in 2011, our Men in Blue made history by clinching the ICC Cricket World Cup for the 2nd time! 🏆 Led by the legendary <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a>, with gritty innings from <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GautamGambhir</a>, quality batting by <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a>, heroic all-round displays by <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@YUVSTRONG12</a> and the entire squad… <a href="https://t.co/EDPFLrXhQc">pic.twitter.com/EDPFLrXhQc</a></p>
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The Indian Cricket Team and its countless fans worldwide realised their dream of winning the 50-over World Cup for the second time in history on this day (April 2nd) in 2011.

The Indian Cricket Team and its countless fans worldwide realised their dream of winning the 50-over World Cup for the second time in history on this day (April 2nd) in 2011. The Men in Blue, led by MS Dhoni, beat Sri Lanka in the all-important final by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to clinch the ultimate glory. Zaheer Khan, Gautam Gambhir and skipper MS Dhoni starred with their performances in the summit clash. Throwback to a very special day! 🏆 🗓️ #OnThisDay in 2011, #TeamIndia won the ODI World Cup for the second time 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/inyLTWKcrY — BCCI (@BCCI) April 2, 2024 × The star cast of 2011 was filled with match-winners, from the legendary openers (Sehwag and Sachin) to the man of the tournament Yuvraj Singh, to the unsung heroes (Gautam, Raina and Yusuf), everyone contributed to India’s success on the top stage. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Riyan Parag reaps rewards at No. 4 for Rajasthan Royals, continues impressive showing from SMAT Even the bowlers were exceptional throughout; led by Zaheer, the pace attack looked in their element. Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel made inroads during crucial games, including the high-octane semis clash against Pakistan in Mohali. Harbhajan Singh and Piyush Chawla made up the specialist spin attack, with others chipping in with wickets, striking a balance like never before. The Big Day – The Final! India bowled first in the grand finale against perhaps the most sort-after team in the tournament – Sri Lanka. Zaheer was on song on the day it mattered the most, bowling tight lines, resulting in the early breakthrough of Upul Tharanga. Dilshan and Captain Kumar Sangakkara stitched a partnership but Harbhajan and Yuvraj removed both, respectively. Despite the Lankans losing wickets regularly, Mahela Jayawardene, alongside Kulasekara and Perera, ensured Sri Lanka posted a mammoth total of 274-6 on the board, with Mahela completing a hundred on the D-Day. Tough start but India got through India got off to the worst possible start, losing attacking batter Sehwag on the second ball for a duck, with Sachin following him soon after inside the Powerplay. Two Delhi boys, Kohli and Gambhir bailed India out of trouble, stitching an 83-run stand for the third wicket before Dilshan sent Kohli packing. However, what favoured India that day was the management’s call to send MS Dhoni ahead of Yuvraj Singh - India’s best bet at number four in the World Cup. That move paid dividends as Dhoni and Gautam put India in the driver’s seat. Though Gautam missed out on scoring a hundred, getting bowled on 97 to Perera, Dhoni remained unbeaten on 91 to see India through in the run-chase. The anchor of India’s innings ⚓️@GautamGambhir saved his best for the 2011 final. #CWC11Rewind pic.twitter.com/lLL3bij1nM — ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) April 2, 2021 × His six off Kulasekara to win the match and the World Cup is cherished to date as one of the game's greatest moments. INDIA WON THE WORLD CUP ON THIS DAY IN 2011..!!!! 🇮🇳 Dream for 28 years ended under the leadership of MS Dhoni - the winning six will be remembered forever from the Captain - A team effort through the tournament with Dhoni & Gambhir heroes in final. 🏆pic.twitter.com/qZdPGHHfl2 — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 1, 2024 × Meanwhile, it’s been 13 years to the day when India clinched the ultimate glory, and several players from that squad recall sitting on top of the world. Check out some posts - Thirteen years ago, my childhood dream turned into reality. Forever grateful for the memories, the team, and the incredible support of over a billion people. pic.twitter.com/RvUuzuGqhQ — Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) April 2, 2024 × 2-4-2011 Day to remember .. 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Worldcup winners #Grateful pic.twitter.com/aocMNyzSWC — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) April 2, 2024 × This day 2nd April never get old, every year this day refresh our memories. Proud to be a part of such big moment. Missing you all my teammates.#worldcup2011 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/qawgYteMnn — Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) April 2, 2024 × Still get goosebumps thinking about that historic moment in 2011 when we lifted the World Cup 🏆 Incredible memories with an amazing team! #2011WorldCup #TeamIndia 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/af3l6llJ1Z — Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 2, 2024 × Reliving this feeling ❤️🇮🇳🏆#CWC2011 pic.twitter.com/zT9C0FSusg — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 2, 2024 × #OnThisDay in 2011, our Men in Blue made history by clinching the ICC Cricket World Cup for the 2nd time! 🏆 Led by the legendary @msdhoni, with gritty innings from @GautamGambhir, quality batting by @sachin_rt, heroic all-round displays by @YUVSTRONG12 and the entire squad… pic.twitter.com/EDPFLrXhQc — Jay Shah (@JayShah) April 2, 2024 ×

OTD in 2011: ‘India lifts World Cup’ – Relive the moment MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue claimed ultimate glory