Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to take over as the new captain of the Indian Test team ahead of the start of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The selectors are expected to announce the squads for the Test and T20I series against Sri Lanka soon. The Islanders will play three T20Is followed by three Tests against the hosts starting from February 24.

Virat Kohli had stepped down as India's Test captain in January this year after the team's 2-1 loss against South Africa away from home. The Test captain's position has been vacant ever since and the BCCI is yet to take the final call on the next leader of the Indian team in the longest format.

While a number of names have been thrown into the mix for Test captaincy after Kohli's departure, as per a report in Cricbuzz, Rohit will be made India's skipper across all three formats, in all likelihood. The Hitman had taken over as the ODI and T20I captain of the national team last year.

Virat Kohli set to miss T20I series against Sri Lanka

Kohli is likely to be rested for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka amid his ongoing lean patch with the willow in international cricket. The former India skipper has not scored an international century since November 2019 and has struggled for consistency in the last couple of series for the Indian team.

As per Cricbuzz, Kohli might get a break from the Sri Lanka T20Is but will return to take part in the three-match Test series. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali could be his 100th Test appearance for India. However, if Kohli decides to miss the first game to take an extended break, he will play his 100th Test in Bengaluru.

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Ravindra Jadeja set to return&nbsp;

As per Cricbuzz, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also set to make his comeback in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. Jadeja had sustained an injury and was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He has reportedly already reached Lucknow - the venue for the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka and will take part in the series after undergoing COVID-19 tests.&nbsp;

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Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to take over as the new captain of the Indian Test team ahead of the start of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The selectors are expected to announce the squads for the Test and T20I series against Sri Lanka soon.

Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to take over as the new captain of the Indian Test team ahead of the start of the upcoming home series against Sri Lanka. The selectors are expected to announce the squads for the Test and T20I series against Sri Lanka soon. The Islanders will play three T20Is followed by three Tests against the hosts starting from February 24. Virat Kohli had stepped down as India's Test captain in January this year after the team's 2-1 loss against South Africa away from home. The Test captain's position has been vacant ever since and the BCCI is yet to take the final call on the next leader of the Indian team in the longest format. While a number of names have been thrown into the mix for Test captaincy after Kohli's departure, as per a report in Cricbuzz, Rohit will be made India's skipper across all three formats, in all likelihood. The Hitman had taken over as the ODI and T20I captain of the national team last year. Virat Kohli set to miss T20I series against Sri Lanka Kohli is likely to be rested for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka amid his ongoing lean patch with the willow in international cricket. The former India skipper has not scored an international century since November 2019 and has struggled for consistency in the last couple of series for the Indian team. As per Cricbuzz, Kohli might get a break from the Sri Lanka T20Is but will return to take part in the three-match Test series. The first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Mohali could be his 100th Test appearance for India. However, if Kohli decides to miss the first game to take an extended break, he will play his 100th Test in Bengaluru. Also Read: Will Avesh Khan get a look-in for Deepak Chahar? Predicting India's XI for 2nd T20I vs West Indies Ravindra Jadeja set to return As per Cricbuzz, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is also set to make his comeback in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. Jadeja had sustained an injury and was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. He has reportedly already reached Lucknow - the venue for the first T20I between India and Sri Lanka and will take part in the series after undergoing COVID-19 tests.

Rohit Sharma set to take over as India's Test captain, Virat Kohli to miss T20Is against Sri Lanka - Report

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Bengaluru is set to host the upcoming pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka. Currently, the Indian team is gearing up for their white-ball series versus West Indies, at home, before Sri Lanka will turn up in India&nbsp;for two Tests and three T20Is.

Thus, Ganguly confirmed that Bengaluru will host the day-night Test between India and Sri Lanka, however, the rest of the venus haven't been finalised yet.&nbsp;“Yes, the pink-ball Test will be happening in Bengaluru. We have not decided on all the venues for the Sri Lanka series yet, but it will be announced shortly,” Ganguly told Sportstar.

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For the unversed, Sri Lanka will travel to India for three T20Is and two Tests. Earlier, the two-match Test series was set to be held before the T20Is but BCCI have reportedly accepted Sri Lanka Cricket Board's (SLC) request to tweak the itinerary a bit to ensure a smooth bubble to bubble transfer. Further, Sri Lanka will come to India following a five-match T20I series versus Australia, Down Under, whereas Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will end their WI series with the shortest format, hence, the same format will kickoff the Islanders' tour before the action moves to the two Tests.

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Dharamshala is likely to host the first two India-SL T20Is before the series finale and the Test series opener will take place in Mohali. Bengaluru will, thus, host the tour finale; i.e. a day-night Test between the two Asian sides.

This means Virat Kohli will miss out on playing his 100th Test in Bengaluru, where he enjoys a massive fanbase for representing the city's IPL side since 2008. The former captain is one shy of playing his 100th Test and will most likely see it happen in Mohali (unless injury or other reasons force his unavailability).

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Bengaluru is set to host the upcoming pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka. Currently, the Indian team is gearing up for their white-ball series versus West Indies, at home, before Sri Lanka will turn up in India for two Tests and three T20Is.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Bengaluru is set to host the upcoming pink-ball Test between India and Sri Lanka. Currently, the Indian team is gearing up for their white-ball series versus West Indies, at home, before Sri Lanka will turn up in India for two Tests and three T20Is. Thus, Ganguly confirmed that Bengaluru will host the day-night Test between India and Sri Lanka, however, the rest of the venus haven't been finalised yet. “Yes, the pink-ball Test will be happening in Bengaluru. We have not decided on all the venues for the Sri Lanka series yet, but it will be announced shortly,” Ganguly told Sportstar. ALSO READ | 'Hopefully, they'll go back...' - Sourav Ganguly opines on under-fire duo Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane For the unversed, Sri Lanka will travel to India for three T20Is and two Tests. Earlier, the two-match Test series was set to be held before the T20Is but BCCI have reportedly accepted Sri Lanka Cricket Board's (SLC) request to tweak the itinerary a bit to ensure a smooth bubble to bubble transfer. Further, Sri Lanka will come to India following a five-match T20I series versus Australia, Down Under, whereas Rohit Sharma & Co. will end their WI series with the shortest format, hence, the same format will kickoff the Islanders' tour before the action moves to the two Tests. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Maharashtra to host league stage, call on playoffs' venues not taken, says Sourav Ganguly Dharamshala is likely to host the first two India-SL T20Is before the series finale and the Test series opener will take place in Mohali. Bengaluru will, thus, host the tour finale; i.e. a day-night Test between the two Asian sides. This means Virat Kohli will miss out on playing his 100th Test in Bengaluru, where he enjoys a massive fanbase for representing the city's IPL side since 2008. The former captain is one shy of playing his 100th Test and will most likely see it happen in Mohali (unless injury or other reasons force his unavailability).

BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly confirms India's pink-ball Test vs Sri Lanka to be held in Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, on Saturday (January 15), dropped a bomb by stepping down as the Indian Test captain, a day after India's 2-1 series loss to Dean Elgar's South Africa in their ongoing tour of the African nation. Under Kohli, India became one of the most successful Test teams in the modern-era as the 33-year-old led the national side to 40 wins in 68 Tests.

Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now."

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Kohli's resignation as Test captain came as a huge shocker to the cricketing fraternity given how much he loves to lead from the front in whites and the resounding success India has achieved under him.&nbsp;

According to a report filed by&nbsp;Hindustan Times,&nbsp;it has been learned that Kohli was offered a farewell Test as captain by the Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official. As per the report, the board official had come up with an offer for Kohli to have a farewell Test as skipper along with a gala in Bengaluru (where the forthcoming home series opener versus Sri Lanka will be held next month) during his telephonic conversation. "One match makes no difference. That’s not how I am,” Kohli is reportedly known to have said in his reply.&nbsp;For the unversed, Kohli's next Test will also be his 100th match in whites, in Bengaluru.

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In the last four months, Kohli has freed himself from captaincy duties for Team India. While he announced his decision to resign as T20I captain prior to the World Cup, mid-September, he was removed from ODI captaincy before the SA tour whereas he left the top post in Tests on Saturday. Amid all this, Kohli's relation with the board has also gone down considerably; which could have been a factor in quitting captaincy altogether.

Virat Kohli, on Saturday (January 15), dropped a bomb by stepping down as the Indian Test captain, a day after India's 2-1 series loss to Dean Elgar's South Africa in their ongoing tour of the African nation.

Virat Kohli, on Saturday (January 15), dropped a bomb by stepping down as the Indian Test captain, a day after India's 2-1 series loss to Dean Elgar's South Africa in their ongoing tour of the African nation. Under Kohli, India became one of the most successful Test teams in the modern-era as the 33-year-old led the national side to 40 wins in 68 Tests. Kohli tweeted saying, "Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test captain of India, it’s now. It’s been 7 years of hard work, toil and relentless perseverance every day to take the team in the right direction. I’ve done the job with absolute honesty and left nothing out there. Everything has to come to a halt at some stage and for me as Test Captain of India, it’s now." 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/huBL6zZ7fZ — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 15, 2022 × ALSO READ | Virat had no pressure from the board, selectors: BCCI treasurer reacts to Kohli leaving Test captaincy Kohli's resignation as Test captain came as a huge shocker to the cricketing fraternity given how much he loves to lead from the front in whites and the resounding success India has achieved under him. According to a report filed by Hindustan Times, it has been learned that Kohli was offered a farewell Test as captain by the Sourav Ganguly-led Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official. As per the report, the board official had come up with an offer for Kohli to have a farewell Test as skipper along with a gala in Bengaluru (where the forthcoming home series opener versus Sri Lanka will be held next month) during his telephonic conversation. "One match makes no difference. That’s not how I am,” Kohli is reportedly known to have said in his reply. For the unversed, Kohli's next Test will also be his 100th match in whites, in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | 'He wants to make himself unsackable': Manjrekar on Kohli's shocking decision to resign as Test captain In the last four months, Kohli has freed himself from captaincy duties for Team India. While he announced his decision to resign as T20I captain prior to the World Cup, mid-September, he was removed from ODI captaincy before the SA tour whereas he left the top post in Tests on Saturday. Amid all this, Kohli's relation with the board has also gone down considerably; which could have been a factor in quitting captaincy altogether.

'One match makes...': Virat Kohli turned down BCCI's offer to play farewell Test as captain - Report

The supremely-talented Punjab batter Shubman Gill will lend solidity to the Indian middle-order when a major reshuffle is expected to force struggling Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane out of the Test team.

The reshuffle is likely to happen in the wake of India's shock 1-2 defeat against an unfancied South Africa. 
India's next Test assignment is a two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting February 25 in Bengaluru and at least two middle-order slots will be up for grabs.

Rohit Sharma is expected to be fit for that Test series and will take up his opening slot alongside KL Rahul. 
Gill has mostly played as an opener but once he recovers from his shin injury and makes himself available, it is expected that both team management and the selectors will pick him as a specialist middle-order batter.

Pujara and Rahane's exit from the national side is certain. They can only save their places if coach Rahul Dravid puts his foot down and asks the selection committee to give the out-of-form duo one last chance.

But if that happens, it is understandably going to cause a lot of heartburn to all the deserving youngsters, who might feel severely let-down for not getting the break at the right moment in their respective careers.

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"I think both Pujara and Rahane will be dropped from the team for the Sri Lanka series. Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari will both play," Sunil Gavaskar said while commentating on India-South Africa series.

"We'll have to see who plays at number three. Hanuma Vihari may take Pujara's place and Shreyas Iyer could be number five in place of Rahane, but we will have to see. Nevertheless, I think there will certainly be two spots up for grabs against Sri Lanka," Gavaskar was also heard saying.

However, team management's school of thought might just be divergent from the legendary former India opener. 
With Rahane and Pujara bringing in the same type of game into play during past two years, where it was more about self preservation and less about keeping the scoreboard ticking (save the second innings at Wanderers), the Indian team will need a free-flowing batter in that middle-order, who has the ability to take the game away in one session.

In terms of skills, technique, temperament, Gill is the solution to the problem. In fact, had KL Rahul not opted out of New Zealand home series due to niggle and fatigue, Gill would have played in the middle-order.

If Gill plays at number five, he can exploit the conditions when the ball becomes old and the attack is tired. Also, he has the range to take on the bowlers when the second new ball will be in operation.

Two way battle between Vihari-Iyer 
 
The trickier choice is for the other middle-order slot where Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari will be locked in an intense battle. Both have been impressive -- Iyer in his short two-match career and Vihari giving his all in one overseas Test he has competed in.

Vihari is a defensive player, who brings in technical solidity and a sense of calm which is a pre-requisite in Test cricket, especially as the conditions and flow of the game keep changing.

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It makes him a good choice for number three as Pujara's replacement but if positive intent and x-factor is considered, Iyer is certainly a far better choice.

However the jury is still out on one aspect of Iyer's batting which the selectors as well head coach Rahul Dravid will be keenly assessing -- the Mumbaikar's ability to handle short balls.

Any chance of comeback for Pujara-Rahane 
 
In Indian cricket, you can never say never. Both are 33 years old and perhaps need to go back to the drawing board and revisit what they have been doing wrong.

The problem with professional cricketers is that if a technical flaw crops up in midst of a series, rectifying it is tough and they just work their way around that flaw.

It's a kind of temporary option but with no dedicated off-seasons like what players of yesteryears enjoyed, probably a break from the national team will give them enough time to work on their flaws and comeback stronger.

It would have been great had the Ranji Trophy not been put on hold once again as it would have given them quality match practice and ability to correct mistakes in live game situation which is always the best option. 
If not, they might play for English county but to be fair, county stint during the earlier phase wasn't of great help to either Pujara or Rahane.

Therefore, it doesn't look too bright for the duo as some serious talent is waiting in the wings.

The supremely-talented Punjab batter Shubman Gill will lend solidity to the Indian middle-order when a major reshuffle is expected to force struggling Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane out of the Test team.

The supremely-talented Punjab batter Shubman Gill will lend solidity to the Indian middle-order when a major reshuffle is expected to force struggling Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane out of the Test team. The reshuffle is likely to happen in the wake of India's shock 1-2 defeat against an unfancied South Africa. India's next Test assignment is a two-match series against Sri Lanka, starting February 25 in Bengaluru and at least two middle-order slots will be up for grabs. Rohit Sharma is expected to be fit for that Test series and will take up his opening slot alongside KL Rahul. Gill has mostly played as an opener but once he recovers from his shin injury and makes himself available, it is expected that both team management and the selectors will pick him as a specialist middle-order batter. Pujara and Rahane's exit from the national side is certain. They can only save their places if coach Rahul Dravid puts his foot down and asks the selection committee to give the out-of-form duo one last chance. But if that happens, it is understandably going to cause a lot of heartburn to all the deserving youngsters, who might feel severely let-down for not getting the break at the right moment in their respective careers. Read Also | Ashes, 5th Test: Australia bowl out England for 188 in 1st innings, gain 152-run lead "I think both Pujara and Rahane will be dropped from the team for the Sri Lanka series. Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari will both play," Sunil Gavaskar said while commentating on India-South Africa series. "We'll have to see who plays at number three. Hanuma Vihari may take Pujara's place and Shreyas Iyer could be number five in place of Rahane, but we will have to see. Nevertheless, I think there will certainly be two spots up for grabs against Sri Lanka," Gavaskar was also heard saying. However, team management's school of thought might just be divergent from the legendary former India opener. With Rahane and Pujara bringing in the same type of game into play during past two years, where it was more about self preservation and less about keeping the scoreboard ticking (save the second innings at Wanderers), the Indian team will need a free-flowing batter in that middle-order, who has the ability to take the game away in one session. In terms of skills, technique, temperament, Gill is the solution to the problem. In fact, had KL Rahul not opted out of New Zealand home series due to niggle and fatigue, Gill would have played in the middle-order. If Gill plays at number five, he can exploit the conditions when the ball becomes old and the attack is tired. Also, he has the range to take on the bowlers when the second new ball will be in operation. Two way battle between Vihari-Iyer The trickier choice is for the other middle-order slot where Shreyas Iyer and Hanuma Vihari will be locked in an intense battle. Both have been impressive -- Iyer in his short two-match career and Vihari giving his all in one overseas Test he has competed in. Vihari is a defensive player, who brings in technical solidity and a sense of calm which is a pre-requisite in Test cricket, especially as the conditions and flow of the game keep changing. Read Also | Ajit Agarkar on Rahane and Pujara's future in Test cricket: 'You have players who can take their places' It makes him a good choice for number three as Pujara's replacement but if positive intent and x-factor is considered, Iyer is certainly a far better choice. However the jury is still out on one aspect of Iyer's batting which the selectors as well head coach Rahul Dravid will be keenly assessing -- the Mumbaikar's ability to handle short balls. Any chance of comeback for Pujara-Rahane In Indian cricket, you can never say never. Both are 33 years old and perhaps need to go back to the drawing board and revisit what they have been doing wrong. The problem with professional cricketers is that if a technical flaw crops up in midst of a series, rectifying it is tough and they just work their way around that flaw. It's a kind of temporary option but with no dedicated off-seasons like what players of yesteryears enjoyed, probably a break from the national team will give them enough time to work on their flaws and comeback stronger. It would have been great had the Ranji Trophy not been put on hold once again as it would have given them quality match practice and ability to correct mistakes in live game situation which is always the best option. If not, they might play for English county but to be fair, county stint during the earlier phase wasn't of great help to either Pujara or Rahane. Therefore, it doesn't look too bright for the duo as some serious talent is waiting in the wings.

Rahane, Pujara likely to be dropped, Rohit Sharma expected to be fit for Test series against Sri Lanka

Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game. Nonetheless, many bowlers have used the mode of dismissal to get rid of batters in the modern era.

R Ashwin remains one such bowler who has been quite vocal in support of the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading. In IPL 2019, he dismissed Jos Buttler by resorting to mankading which led to a widespread reaction in the cricketing fraternity. While many slammed him, there were a few who also supported the off-spinner. However, the wily spin-bowling all-rounder remained adamant that he will continue to back the mode of dismissal as it is in the laws of the game.

However, not many know that Ashwin had resorted to mankading in 2012. During India's tour of Australia, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue were involved in the tri-series, i.e. the 2011-12 CB Series, which also had Sri Lanka as the third team. While facing Sri Lanka in match 8, India were without regular captain Dhoni (banned for one game due to slow over-rate).

During the encounter, Ashwin mankaded Sri Lanka batter&nbsp;Lahiru Thirimanne (batting on 44) in the 40th over. While Ashwin had warned the batter before as well, he went ahead with mankading the Sri Lankan before stand-in captain Virender Sehwag decided to overturn the appeal (influenced by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar). Here's the video:

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Talking about the match, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the Mahela Jayawardene-led SL batted first and posted 289-6 riding on Tilakaratne Dilshan and Thirimanne's fifties. In reply, Dhoni-less India only managed 238 all-out in 45.1 overs.&nbsp;

For the unversed, India were competitive in most matches but didn't qualify for the finals. Australia went onto win the tournament; winning the best of 3 finals 2-1.

Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game.

Mankading continues to divide the cricket fraternity. While the mode of dismissal is mentioned within the laws of the game, it remains controversial as many believe it is against the spirit of the game. Nonetheless, many bowlers have used the mode of dismissal to get rid of batters in the modern era. R Ashwin remains one such bowler who has been quite vocal in support of the controversial mode of dismissal, i.e. mankading. In IPL 2019, he dismissed Jos Buttler by resorting to mankading which led to a widespread reaction in the cricketing fraternity. While many slammed him, there were a few who also supported the off-spinner. However, the wily spin-bowling all-rounder remained adamant that he will continue to back the mode of dismissal as it is in the laws of the game. However, not many know that Ashwin had resorted to mankading in 2012. During India's tour of Australia, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue were involved in the tri-series, i.e. the 2011-12 CB Series, which also had Sri Lanka as the third team. While facing Sri Lanka in match 8, India were without regular captain Dhoni (banned for one game due to slow over-rate). During the encounter, Ashwin mankaded Sri Lanka batter Lahiru Thirimanne (batting on 44) in the 40th over. While Ashwin had warned the batter before as well, he went ahead with mankading the Sri Lankan before stand-in captain Virender Sehwag decided to overturn the appeal (influenced by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar). Here's the video: ALSO READ | Virat Kohli eyes twin milestones as he gears up for comeback in 3rd Test against South Africa in Cape Town × ALSO READ | THROWBACK: When Kapil Dev mankanded Peter Kirsten during India's 1992 tour of SA - WATCH Talking about the match, at The Gabba, Brisbane, the Mahela Jayawardene-led SL batted first and posted 289-6 riding on Tilakaratne Dilshan and Thirimanne's fifties. In reply, Dhoni-less India only managed 238 all-out in 45.1 overs. For the unversed, India were competitive in most matches but didn't qualify for the finals. Australia went onto win the tournament; winning the best of 3 finals 2-1.

Throwback: When Ashwin mankaded SL batter only for stand-in captain Sehwag to overturn appeal - WATCH

An outstanding show by the bowlers followed by an unbeaten half-century from opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi led India to an easy nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-hit final of U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday. The win also meant that India clinched the U19 Asia Cup trophy for the eighth time out of nine editions.

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India U19 beat Sri Lanka U19 by 9⃣ wickets to clinch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ACC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ACC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U19AsiaCup?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#U19AsiaCup</a> title. 🏆 👍 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoysInBlue?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoysInBlue</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvSL</a> 
 
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After restricting Sri Lanka to 106/9 in 38 overs, India had to chase 102 in the same allotted overs. Sri Lanka struck an early blow as Harnoor Singh was trapped plumb lbw by Yasiru Rodrigo for just five. But his partner Raghuvanshi, who was hit early on the helmet, was unfazed in shot selection. He got his first boundary of the match with a lovely backfoot punch and followed it with a pull over square leg.

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His partner Shaik Rasheed kept the scoreboard ticking by rotating the strike and hitting a boundary. The duo's efforts meant that they brought up the half-century of their stand for the second wicket. After that, Raghuvanshi brought out his stroke-play, smashing boundaries while using his feet, and found gaps with ease. 
 
Raghuvanshi completed his impressive fifty in 64 balls with a single through on-side. The Indian batters were also aided by the fact that the Sri Lanka bowling attack was too wide or gave too much room to effortlessly play their shots. It was fitting that Raghuvanshi hit the winning runs, a late squeeze on a Matheesha Pathirana yorker through the third man to help India maintain a clean slate in the finals of the tournament. 
 
Earlier, India`s bowling attack, with immaculate line and length and discipline, did exceedingly well to keep Sri Lanka to just 106/9. The fantastic show with the ball was started by pacers Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Kumar, and Raj Bawa. The trio pushed Sri Lanka on backfoot in the first ten overs, giving very little breathing space for the batters.

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After Kumar and Bawa took a wicket apiece, off-spinner Kaushal Tambe increased Sri Lanka's problems by picking up two wickets. Left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/11 in eight overs. 
 
The toss went in Sri Lanka's favour, but the innings didn't go their way on a lush green pitch. Left-arm pacer Kumar provided the first breakthrough as Chamindu Wickramasinghe departed for three, giving a simple catch to Bawa at third man while going for a hoick over mid-wicket. Kumar could have got his second wicket if not for slip fielder dropping a tough chance apart from an early run-out chance missed. 
 
Kumar and Bawa kept things tight as Sri Lanka crawled to 15/1, without scoring a boundary. Bawa got his first wicket as Shevon Daniel nicked behind to keeper Aaradhya Yadav for six. Sadisha Rajapaksa and Anjala Bandara struck a boundary each but off-spinner Tambe trapped the latter lbw. 
 
Tambe returned to clean bowl Pawan Pathiraja for four. Rajapaksa, who had entered the double figures, holed out to Rasheed off left-arm spinner Ostwal. Ostwal returned in the 27th over to take out Dunith Wellalage (caught by Bawa at mid-wicket) and Ranuda Somarathne (trapped lbw). Sri Lanka laboured to reach 74/7 in 33 overs before rain halted play.

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It took almost two and a half hours for the rain to relent before Sri Lanka could bat for five more overs to finish their innings. After the match re-started, a brilliant direct hit from Rasheed caught Raveen de Silva short of the crease. Rodrigo and Pathirana hit a couple of boundaries before the latter pulled straight to a diving Raghuvanshi at deep backward square leg to give Hangargekar a wicket on the last ball of the innings, ending Sri Lanka`s misery with the bat. 
 
Brief scores: Sri Lanka 106/9 in 38 overs (Yasiru Rodrigo 19 not out, Raveen de Silva 15; Vicky Ostwal 3/11, Kaushal Tambe 2/23) lost to India 104/1 in 21.3 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 56 not out, Shaik Rasheed 31 not out; Yasiru Rodrigo 1/12)

An outstanding show by the bowlers followed by an unbeaten half-century from opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi led India to an easy nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-hit final of U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday.

An outstanding show by the bowlers followed by an unbeaten half-century from opener Angkrish Raghuvanshi led India to an easy nine-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a rain-hit final of U19 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Stadium here on Friday. The win also meant that India clinched the U19 Asia Cup trophy for the eighth time out of nine editions. WHAT. A. WIN! ☺️ 👏 India U19 beat Sri Lanka U19 by 9⃣ wickets to clinch the #ACC #U19AsiaCup title. 🏆 👍 #BoysInBlue #INDvSL Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/GPPoJpzNpQ 📸 📸: ACC pic.twitter.com/bWBByGxc3u — BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2021 × After restricting Sri Lanka to 106/9 in 38 overs, India had to chase 102 in the same allotted overs. Sri Lanka struck an early blow as Harnoor Singh was trapped plumb lbw by Yasiru Rodrigo for just five. But his partner Raghuvanshi, who was hit early on the helmet, was unfazed in shot selection. He got his first boundary of the match with a lovely backfoot punch and followed it with a pull over square leg. ALSO READ: U19 Asia Cup: Sheikh Rasheed's unbeaten 90 helps India enter final, to face Sri Lanka in summit clash His partner Shaik Rasheed kept the scoreboard ticking by rotating the strike and hitting a boundary. The duo's efforts meant that they brought up the half-century of their stand for the second wicket. After that, Raghuvanshi brought out his stroke-play, smashing boundaries while using his feet, and found gaps with ease. Raghuvanshi completed his impressive fifty in 64 balls with a single through on-side. The Indian batters were also aided by the fact that the Sri Lanka bowling attack was too wide or gave too much room to effortlessly play their shots. It was fitting that Raghuvanshi hit the winning runs, a late squeeze on a Matheesha Pathirana yorker through the third man to help India maintain a clean slate in the finals of the tournament. Earlier, India`s bowling attack, with immaculate line and length and discipline, did exceedingly well to keep Sri Lanka to just 106/9. The fantastic show with the ball was started by pacers Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravi Kumar, and Raj Bawa. The trio pushed Sri Lanka on backfoot in the first ten overs, giving very little breathing space for the batters. C. H. A. M. P. I. O. N. S 🏆 Congratulations and a huge round of applause for India U19 on the #ACC #U19AsiaCup triumph. 👏 👏 #INDvSL #BoysInBlue pic.twitter.com/uys39M1b64 — BCCI (@BCCI) December 31, 2021 × After Kumar and Bawa took a wicket apiece, off-spinner Kaushal Tambe increased Sri Lanka's problems by picking up two wickets. Left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/11 in eight overs. The toss went in Sri Lanka's favour, but the innings didn't go their way on a lush green pitch. Left-arm pacer Kumar provided the first breakthrough as Chamindu Wickramasinghe departed for three, giving a simple catch to Bawa at third man while going for a hoick over mid-wicket. Kumar could have got his second wicket if not for slip fielder dropping a tough chance apart from an early run-out chance missed. Kumar and Bawa kept things tight as Sri Lanka crawled to 15/1, without scoring a boundary. Bawa got his first wicket as Shevon Daniel nicked behind to keeper Aaradhya Yadav for six. Sadisha Rajapaksa and Anjala Bandara struck a boundary each but off-spinner Tambe trapped the latter lbw. Tambe returned to clean bowl Pawan Pathiraja for four. Rajapaksa, who had entered the double figures, holed out to Rasheed off left-arm spinner Ostwal. Ostwal returned in the 27th over to take out Dunith Wellalage (caught by Bawa at mid-wicket) and Ranuda Somarathne (trapped lbw). Sri Lanka laboured to reach 74/7 in 33 overs before rain halted play. ALSO READ: U19 Asia Cup: Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe help India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to enter semi-finals It took almost two and a half hours for the rain to relent before Sri Lanka could bat for five more overs to finish their innings. After the match re-started, a brilliant direct hit from Rasheed caught Raveen de Silva short of the crease. Rodrigo and Pathirana hit a couple of boundaries before the latter pulled straight to a diving Raghuvanshi at deep backward square leg to give Hangargekar a wicket on the last ball of the innings, ending Sri Lanka`s misery with the bat. Brief scores: Sri Lanka 106/9 in 38 overs (Yasiru Rodrigo 19 not out, Raveen de Silva 15; Vicky Ostwal 3/11, Kaushal Tambe 2/23) lost to India 104/1 in 21.3 overs (Angkrish Raghuvanshi 56 not out, Shaik Rasheed 31 not out; Yasiru Rodrigo 1/12)

U-19 Asia Cup: Young India hammer Sri Lanka by 9 wickets to win trophy for eighth time

Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

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One-down Rasheed made his runs in 108 balls to help India post 248 for eight after being invited to bat.

Rasheed paced his innings to perfection after India had lost both their openers -- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (16) and Harnoor Singh (15) -- inside the 50-run mark, in the 17th overs.

The Indian bowlers, then, produced a cohesive effort to bundle out Bangladesh for 140 runs in 38.2 overs.

Ariful Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with a 77-ball 42, while opener Mahfijul Islam made 26.

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Bangladesh's chase never got going as the Indian bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals, with only Ariful providing some resistance.

For India, Ravi Kumar (2/22), Vicky Ostwal (2/25), Raj Bawa (2/26) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (2/36) shared eight wickets between them, while Kaushal Tambe (1/5) and Nishant Sindhu (1/25) picked up a wicket each.

Earkier, the Indian openers found the going tough and it was only after their dismissals that the run rate started to improve.

India lost Nishant Sindhu (5) cheaply before Rasheed and skipper Yash Dhull (26 off 29) stitched 41 runs for the fourth wicket to stabilise the innings.

Raj Bawa (23), Vicky Ostwal (28 not out off 18 balls) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (16) also played useful hands to provide Rasheed support from the other end.

Even though it wasn't an extravagant knock from Rasheed, he did enough to give the Indian bowlers a target to defend. He struck three boundaries and one six during his unconquered innings.

For Bangladesh U-19, left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 41 from his 10 overs.

India will face Sri Lanka in the title clash in Dubai on Friday.

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Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in another semifinal clash.

Sri Lanka made a modest 147 all out after opting to bat and then restricted Pakistan to 125.

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India U-19: 243 for 8 in 50 overs (Shaik Rasheed 90; Rakibul Hasan 3/41) beat Bangladesh U-19: 140 all out in 38.2 overs (Ariful Islam 42; Ravi Kumar 2/22, Vicky Ostwal 2/25, Raj Bawa 2/26, Rajvardhan Hangargekar 2/36) by 103 runs.&nbsp;

Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Shaik Rasheed hit an unbeaten 90 as India dished out a clinical performance to thrash Bangladesh by 103 runs here on Thursday and set up a summit clash with Sri Lanka in the Under-19 Asia Cup. #ACC #U19AsiaCup #Final, here we come! 👏 👏 India U19 beat Bangladesh U19 by 103 runs in the semifinal and seal a place in the summit clash. 👌 👌#INDVBAN#BoysInBlue 📸 📸: ACC pic.twitter.com/CPvKNKkyfs — BCCI (@BCCI) December 30, 2021 × One-down Rasheed made his runs in 108 balls to help India post 248 for eight after being invited to bat. Rasheed paced his innings to perfection after India had lost both their openers -- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (16) and Harnoor Singh (15) -- inside the 50-run mark, in the 17th overs. The Indian bowlers, then, produced a cohesive effort to bundle out Bangladesh for 140 runs in 38.2 overs. Ariful Islam top-scored for Bangladesh with a 77-ball 42, while opener Mahfijul Islam made 26. ALSO READ: U19 Asia Cup: Raj Bawa and Kaushal Tambe help India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets to enter semi-finals Bangladesh's chase never got going as the Indian bowlers picked up wickets at regular intervals, with only Ariful providing some resistance. For India, Ravi Kumar (2/22), Vicky Ostwal (2/25), Raj Bawa (2/26) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (2/36) shared eight wickets between them, while Kaushal Tambe (1/5) and Nishant Sindhu (1/25) picked up a wicket each. Earkier, the Indian openers found the going tough and it was only after their dismissals that the run rate started to improve. India lost Nishant Sindhu (5) cheaply before Rasheed and skipper Yash Dhull (26 off 29) stitched 41 runs for the fourth wicket to stabilise the innings. Raj Bawa (23), Vicky Ostwal (28 not out off 18 balls) and Rajvardhan Hangargekar (16) also played useful hands to provide Rasheed support from the other end. Even though it wasn't an extravagant knock from Rasheed, he did enough to give the Indian bowlers a target to defend. He struck three boundaries and one six during his unconquered innings. For Bangladesh U-19, left-arm orthodox spinner Rakibul Hasan was the pick of the bowlers with figures of three for 41 from his 10 overs. India will face Sri Lanka in the title clash in Dubai on Friday. ALSO READ: 'Batting was the difference between two sides', SA skipper Dean Elgar on Centurion Test loss vs India Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 22 runs in another semifinal clash. Sri Lanka made a modest 147 all out after opting to bat and then restricted Pakistan to 125. Brief Scores: India U-19: 243 for 8 in 50 overs (Shaik Rasheed 90; Rakibul Hasan 3/41) beat Bangladesh U-19: 140 all out in 38.2 overs (Ariful Islam 42; Ravi Kumar 2/22, Vicky Ostwal 2/25, Raj Bawa 2/26, Rajvardhan Hangargekar 2/36) by 103 runs.

U19 Asia Cup: Sheikh Rasheed's unbeaten 90 helps India enter final, to face Sri Lanka in summit clash

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July.

India's second-stringed team had travelled to Sri Lanka, with Rahul Dravid and Shikhar Dhawan acting as the stand-in head coach and captain, respectively. While his tour was cut-short after the T20I series opener, being one of the close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya, Chahar accounted for 6 scalps, in 3 matches, and made a match-winning contribution with an unbeaten 69 in the Men in Blue's second and penultimate ODI versus the Islanders.

Recalling a hilarious interaction which he had with Dravid during the SL trip, Chahar told Aakash Chopra in a recent interaction on his Youtube channel, "When we reached Sri Lanka, Rahul (Dravid) sir first asked me about my age. I told him I am 28 and will turn 29 soon. So, he was like - ‘is it your original age or cricketer’s age?’. Then I told him that mine is original because my father was in the Air Force, so there was no way I could forge my age!"

Deepak Chahar - An ideal Test all-rounder?

“On a serious note, he (Dravid) also told me that I have 4-5 years of Test cricket left in me. Those words have stayed with me. He has always considered me as a Test bowler and has selected me for red-ball matches for India A. Whenever I have played under him, I have always performer well with both bat and ball. He knows my capability very well," Chahar told Chopra.

Currently, Chahar is preparing hard for the IPL 2021's UAE leg, which commences from September 19 at Dubai. He is also named in the reserves list for India's T20 World Cup campaign.

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July.

Deepak Chahar is gearing up for IPL 2021's second and final leg, where he will once again represent the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise. The 29-year-old was last seen in action on the cricket field for Team India during their limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka in July. India's second-stringed team had travelled to Sri Lanka, with Rahul Dravid and Shikhar Dhawan acting as the stand-in head coach and captain, respectively. While his tour was cut-short after the T20I series opener, being one of the close contacts of Covid-positive Krunal Pandya, Chahar accounted for 6 scalps, in 3 matches, and made a match-winning contribution with an unbeaten 69 in the Men in Blue's second and penultimate ODI versus the Islanders. Recalling a hilarious interaction which he had with Dravid during the SL trip, Chahar told Aakash Chopra in a recent interaction on his Youtube channel, "When we reached Sri Lanka, Rahul (Dravid) sir first asked me about my age. I told him I am 28 and will turn 29 soon. So, he was like - ‘is it your original age or cricketer’s age?’. Then I told him that mine is original because my father was in the Air Force, so there was no way I could forge my age!" Deepak Chahar - An ideal Test all-rounder? “On a serious note, he (Dravid) also told me that I have 4-5 years of Test cricket left in me. Those words have stayed with me. He has always considered me as a Test bowler and has selected me for red-ball matches for India A. Whenever I have played under him, I have always performer well with both bat and ball. He knows my capability very well," Chahar told Chopra. Currently, Chahar is preparing hard for the IPL 2021's UAE leg, which commences from September 19 at Dubai. He is also named in the reserves list for India's T20 World Cup campaign.

Original age or cricketer's age? Deepak Chahar recalls hilarious conversation with Rahul Dravid during Sri Lanka tour

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019.

Hasaranga (14 not out) and Dhananjaya de Silva (23 not out) chased a meagre total of 82 with 33 balls to spare after Rahul Chahar dismissed the opening pair of Avishka Fernando (12) and Minod Bhanuka (18).

"The wicket was slow and our spinners bowled really well," said Hasaranga, who finished with career-best T20 figures of 4-9 on his 24th birthday.

Skipper Shikhar Dhawan fell for a golden duck in the opening over before Hasaranga took out Sanju Samson (0) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (14) in quick succession, with India's top-order collapse leaving them at 36-5 after nine overs.

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) and Kuldeep Yadav (23 not out) contributed to nearly half of India's total as they were restricted to 81-8, registering their third-lowest total in T20 internationals.

India won the first match by 38 runs on Monday before Sri Lanka levelled the series on Wednesday with a four-wicket win in a low-scoring thriller.

India named a second-string side for their tour of Sri Lanka as several first-choice players are in England preparing for a five-test series starting on Aug. 4 in Nottingham.

Their already depleted squad was stretched even further on Tuesday after Krunal Pandya's positive COVID-19 test resulted in eight players being unavailable for selection for the second game, which was pushed back by a day.

"It was a difficult situation for us but as a team, we decided we will stay and play the series," Dhawan said. "Last game was a close one, today it was an off day for the batting unit but the boys will learn from it."

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019.

Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga celebrated his birthday by taking four wickets as Sri Lanka beat India by seven wickets and took the three-match Twenty20 series 2-1 in Colombo on Thursday, securing their first series win in the format since 2019. Hasaranga (14 not out) and Dhananjaya de Silva (23 not out) chased a meagre total of 82 with 33 balls to spare after Rahul Chahar dismissed the opening pair of Avishka Fernando (12) and Minod Bhanuka (18). "The wicket was slow and our spinners bowled really well," said Hasaranga, who finished with career-best T20 figures of 4-9 on his 24th birthday. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan fell for a golden duck in the opening over before Hasaranga took out Sanju Samson (0) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (14) in quick succession, with India's top-order collapse leaving them at 36-5 after nine overs. Sri Lanka win 👏 They register a 7-wicket victory against India in Colombo and take the series 2-1! #SLvIND | https://t.co/mYciWl62Z7 pic.twitter.com/ZeFPkhK7Jm — ICC (@ICC) July 29, 2021 × Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) and Kuldeep Yadav (23 not out) contributed to nearly half of India's total as they were restricted to 81-8, registering their third-lowest total in T20 internationals. India won the first match by 38 runs on Monday before Sri Lanka levelled the series on Wednesday with a four-wicket win in a low-scoring thriller. India named a second-string side for their tour of Sri Lanka as several first-choice players are in England preparing for a five-test series starting on Aug. 4 in Nottingham. Their already depleted squad was stretched even further on Tuesday after Krunal Pandya's positive COVID-19 test resulted in eight players being unavailable for selection for the second game, which was pushed back by a day. "It was a difficult situation for us but as a team, we decided we will stay and play the series," Dhawan said. "Last game was a close one, today it was an off day for the batting unit but the boys will learn from it."

Cricket: Wanindu Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to T20 series win over India

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with&nbsp;the&nbsp;performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans. At the post-match press conference, Dravid also said that the young batters have to "keep improving and getting better".&nbsp;

In a three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka hammered India by seven wickets in decider to clinch the series on Thursday (July 29). The batting order failed to perform as they&nbsp;managed to set a low target of 82 runs that Sri Lanka achieved with 33 balls to spare.&nbsp;

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Coming from a series win in ODIs, India made a convincing start in the T20s as well by winning the first match. Sri Lanka on the other hand, bounced back to win the second match that was delayed by one day due after India's Krunal Pandya tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).&nbsp;

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As several first-choice players are in England preparing for the test series, COVID-19 caused further jolts to the Shikhar Dhawan-led team, which was dubbed as a second-string side due to the unavailability of experienced players who travelled to Colombo.&nbsp;

However, Dravid shed light on one's struggles at the start of the career and also praised Sri Lanka's bowling attack. "This was a really young team. All of us have had our struggles playing quality bowling, whether it's spin or pace."&nbsp;

"The Sri Lankan team's bowling attack is their international bowling attack. They're missing a few batsmen because of various reasons, but this is a top quality attack. So it's a great opportunity to reflect on these performances, reflect on these conditions, and maybe come up with some slightly better strategies," the former cricketer said. &nbsp;

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Dravid said, "Early on in our careers, we've all had those struggles and we've all had to fight our way through that. None of us have been perfect when we started, whether it's my generation or any generation for that matter. It needs experience."

"To be honest, some of them were under-prepared. But I don't think the talent is missing, either in spin bowling or in the batting. We just need a little bit more experience in being able to figure out a few more different kinds of shots when we're challenged with these kind of pitches. We just need to figure out a couple of more options. It was tough batting for them (Sri Lanka) as well," he added.&nbsp;

"I just think the balance of our team in the last couple of games meant we had a couple of batsmen short, which was always challenging. But the great positive for me was the way the guys have fought," Dravid said.

With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019.&nbsp;

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with the performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans.

Rahul Dravid, the coach of India's tour to Sri Lanka said that he is not "disappointed" with the performance of young batsmen after India lost the T20I series 2-1 to Lankans. At the post-match press conference, Dravid also said that the young batters have to "keep improving and getting better". In a three-match T20I series, Sri Lanka hammered India by seven wickets in decider to clinch the series on Thursday (July 29). The batting order failed to perform as they managed to set a low target of 82 runs that Sri Lanka achieved with 33 balls to spare. "I'm not disappointed. They are young batters, they have to keep improving and getting better," Dravid said of the batting performance. Coming from a series win in ODIs, India made a convincing start in the T20s as well by winning the first match. Sri Lanka on the other hand, bounced back to win the second match that was delayed by one day due after India's Krunal Pandya tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). ALSO READ | 'Dashing Look': MS Dhoni's latest haircut goes viral on social media - see pictures #TeamIndia fought hard but Sri Lanka win the T20I series decider by 7 wickets to clinch the series 2-1. Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/E8MEONwPlh #SLVIND pic.twitter.com/EvAdXKH080 — BCCI (@BCCI) July 29, 2021 × As several first-choice players are in England preparing for the test series, COVID-19 caused further jolts to the Shikhar Dhawan-led team, which was dubbed as a second-string side due to the unavailability of experienced players who travelled to Colombo. However, Dravid shed light on one's struggles at the start of the career and also praised Sri Lanka's bowling attack. "This was a really young team. All of us have had our struggles playing quality bowling, whether it's spin or pace." "The Sri Lankan team's bowling attack is their international bowling attack. They're missing a few batsmen because of various reasons, but this is a top quality attack. So it's a great opportunity to reflect on these performances, reflect on these conditions, and maybe come up with some slightly better strategies," the former cricketer said. ALSO READ | Yuzvendra Chahal and K Gowtham test positive for COVID-19: Reports Dravid said, "Early on in our careers, we've all had those struggles and we've all had to fight our way through that. None of us have been perfect when we started, whether it's my generation or any generation for that matter. It needs experience." "To be honest, some of them were under-prepared. But I don't think the talent is missing, either in spin bowling or in the batting. We just need a little bit more experience in being able to figure out a few more different kinds of shots when we're challenged with these kind of pitches. We just need to figure out a couple of more options. It was tough batting for them (Sri Lanka) as well," he added. "I just think the balance of our team in the last couple of games meant we had a couple of batsmen short, which was always challenging. But the great positive for me was the way the guys have fought," Dravid said. With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019.

Cricket: 'I'm not disappointed,' says Rahul Dravid to young batsmen after Sri Lanka's T20I series win over India

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India's tour to Sri Lanka praised the "tremendous" attitude of the team despite losing the T20I series 2-1 against the Lankans. In the post-match presentation, Dhawan, who fell for a golden duck in the opening over, said that he is "proud" of the boys for showing a "great character" in the last two games.&nbsp;

With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019.&nbsp;

Previously, India kicked off the series with a victory after defeating Sri Lanka by 38 runs. However, India had to make changes in their playing XI after Krunal Pandya's positive COVID-19 test resulted in eight players being unavailable for selection for the rest of the series as they were isolating. The second match was also pushed by a day.&nbsp;

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Sri Lanka had the advantage and levelled the series by winning the second low-scoring thriller. They kept the momentum going and won the three-match series 2-1 after India's batting order collapsed and gave a low target of 82 runs.&nbsp;

Dhawan said, "It was a difficult situation for us. As a team we decided to stay and play these games. Really proud of the boys as well. They showed great character in the last two games. Their attitude was tremendous."

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"We wanted to win as well, in every game you learn. It was an off-day for our batting unit. We lost too many wickets, SL bowled well. When you lose early wickets, you get a lot of pressure, glad that we got to the 80s, that's all we managed today," he added.&nbsp;

In the series-winning match, &nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga (14 not out) and Dhananjaya de Silva (23 not out) chased the total of 82 with 33 balls to spare after India's Rahul Chahar dismissed the opening pair of Avishka Fernando (12) and Minod Bhanuka (18).

For India, Ruturaj Gaikwad (14), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) and Kuldeep Yadav (23 not out) contributed with the bat as they were restricted to 81-8, registering their third-lowest total in T20 internationals.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India's tour to Sri Lanka praised the "tremendous" attitude of the team despite losing the T20I series 2-1 against the Lankans. In the post-match presentation, Dhawan, who fell for a golden duck in the opening over, said that he is "proud" of the boys for showing a "great character" in the last two games.

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of India's tour to Sri Lanka praised the "tremendous" attitude of the team despite losing the T20I series 2-1 against the Lankans. In the post-match presentation, Dhawan, who fell for a golden duck in the opening over, said that he is "proud" of the boys for showing a "great character" in the last two games. With a comfortable win in Colombo on July 29 (Thursday), Sri Lanka registered their first bilateral series win over India in 13 years across formats as in 2008, Sri Lanka had defeated India in a three-Test series 2-1 at home. The Lankans have won their first T20I series win since 2019. Previously, India kicked off the series with a victory after defeating Sri Lanka by 38 runs. However, India had to make changes in their playing XI after Krunal Pandya's positive COVID-19 test resulted in eight players being unavailable for selection for the rest of the series as they were isolating. The second match was also pushed by a day. ALSO READ | Wanindu Hasaranga steers Sri Lanka to T20 series win over India Sri Lanka had the advantage and levelled the series by winning the second low-scoring thriller. They kept the momentum going and won the three-match series 2-1 after India's batting order collapsed and gave a low target of 82 runs. Dhawan said, "It was a difficult situation for us. As a team we decided to stay and play these games. Really proud of the boys as well. They showed great character in the last two games. Their attitude was tremendous." #TeamIndia fought hard but Sri Lanka win the T20I series decider by 7 wickets to clinch the series 2-1. Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/E8MEONwPlh #SLVIND pic.twitter.com/EvAdXKH080 — BCCI (@BCCI) July 29, 2021 × "We wanted to win as well, in every game you learn. It was an off-day for our batting unit. We lost too many wickets, SL bowled well. When you lose early wickets, you get a lot of pressure, glad that we got to the 80s, that's all we managed today," he added. In the series-winning match, Wanindu Hasaranga (14 not out) and Dhananjaya de Silva (23 not out) chased the total of 82 with 33 balls to spare after India's Rahul Chahar dismissed the opening pair of Avishka Fernando (12) and Minod Bhanuka (18). For India, Ruturaj Gaikwad (14), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (16) and Kuldeep Yadav (23 not out) contributed with the bat as they were restricted to 81-8, registering their third-lowest total in T20 internationals.

Cricket: Shikhar Dhawan says 'it was a difficult situation' as Sri Lanka bags first bilateral series win over India since 2008

It will be a humdinger of a clash in Colombo after Sri Lanka secured a spine chiller to win the second T20I by four wickets. The series decider is currently between a young Indian unit and a floated Sri Lankan team. After India handled four debutants in their playing XI on Wednesday and posted an unobtrusive 132 for 5 in their 20 overs, the hosts rushed home with two balls to save and had Dhananjaya de Silva's 34-ball 40 to thank for the series-evening out win.&nbsp;The series decider or the third T20I will be played today at a similar venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.&nbsp;

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<h2>As the 3rd&nbsp;T20I is set to be played&nbsp;on July 28, here are all the details about the time, place,&nbsp;live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd&nbsp;T20I.&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>When to watch&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd&nbsp;T20I?</h2>

The 3rd&nbsp;T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 29&nbsp;and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST.&nbsp;

<h2>Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd&nbsp;T20I?</h2>

The match is set to take place at R&nbsp;Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka.

<h2>Where will India&nbsp;vs Sri Lanka, 3rd&nbsp;T20I&nbsp;be live-streamed?&nbsp;</h2>

The 3rd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv.&nbsp;

<h2>Where will&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd&nbsp;T20I?&nbsp;be telecasted?</h2>

The 3rd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

It will be a humdinger of a clash in Colombo after Sri Lanka secured a spine chiller to win the second T20I by four wickets. The series decider is currently between a young Indian unit and a floated Sri Lankan team.

It will be a humdinger of a clash in Colombo after Sri Lanka secured a spine chiller to win the second T20I by four wickets. The series decider is currently between a young Indian unit and a floated Sri Lankan team. After India handled four debutants in their playing XI on Wednesday and posted an unobtrusive 132 for 5 in their 20 overs, the hosts rushed home with two balls to save and had Dhananjaya de Silva's 34-ball 40 to thank for the series-evening out win. The series decider or the third T20I will be played today at a similar venue – R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. ALSO READ: Cricket: Preview, 3rd T20I - India takes on Sri Lanka in the series decider As the 3rd T20I is set to be played on July 28, here are all the details about the time, place, live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I. When to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I? The 3rd T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 29 and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST. Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I? The match is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I be live-streamed? The 3rd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I? be telecasted? The 3rd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

IND vs SL, 3rd T20I, Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka?

Captain Shikhar Dhawan (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) directed India to 164-5 after being asked to bat first.&nbsp;

Pursuing 165 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 126 in 18.3 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning figures of 4-22 in Colombo. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Bhuvneshwar Kumar drove a disciplined bowling execution as India pounded Sri Lanka by 38 runs.&nbsp;

Spinners Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, debutant Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Hardik Pandya took one wicket each.

The second T20I was been deferred by a day after Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 and was constrained into seven-day quarantine, which means he will miss the last two matches.

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As the 2nd T20I is set to be played&nbsp;on July 27, here are all the details about the time, place,&nbsp;live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I.&nbsp;

<h3>When to watch&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I?</h3>

The 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 28&nbsp;and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST.&nbsp;

<h3>Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I?</h3>

The match is set to take place at R&nbsp;Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka.

<h3>Where will&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I&nbsp;be live-streamed?&nbsp;</h3>

The 2nd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv.&nbsp;

<h3>Where will&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I&nbsp;be telecasted?</h3>

The 2nd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

Captain Shikhar Dhawan (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) directed India to 164-5 after being asked to bat first. Pursuing 165 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 126 in 18.

Captain Shikhar Dhawan (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) directed India to 164-5 after being asked to bat first. Pursuing 165 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 126 in 18.3 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning figures of 4-22 in Colombo. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Bhuvneshwar Kumar drove a disciplined bowling execution as India pounded Sri Lanka by 38 runs. Spinners Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, debutant Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Hardik Pandya took one wicket each. The second T20I was been deferred by a day after Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 and was constrained into seven-day quarantine, which means he will miss the last two matches. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni wears Indian retro jersey and fans can't keep calm - see viral pictures As the 2nd T20I is set to be played on July 27, here are all the details about the time, place, live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I. When to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 28 and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST. Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The match is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be live-streamed? The 2nd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be telecasted? The 2nd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

Cricket: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I match

Captain Shikhar Dhawan (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) directed India to 164-5 after being asked to bat first.&nbsp;Pursuing 165 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 126 in 18.3 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning figures of 4-22 in Colombo. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Bhuvneshwar Kumar drove a disciplined bowling execution as India pounded Sri Lanka by 38 runs.&nbsp;

Spinners Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, debutant Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Hardik Pandya took one wicket each.

The second T20I was been deferred by a day after Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 and was constrained into seven-day quarantine, which means he will miss the last two matches.

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As the 2nd T20I is set to be played&nbsp;on July 28, here are all the details about the time, place,&nbsp;live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I.&nbsp;

<h3>When to watch&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I?</h3>

The 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 28&nbsp;and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST.&nbsp;

<h3>Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I?</h3>

The match is set to take place at R&nbsp;Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka.

<h3>Where will&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I&nbsp;be live-streamed?&nbsp;</h3>

The 2nd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv.&nbsp;

<h3>Where will&nbsp;India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I&nbsp;be telecasted?</h3>

The 2nd&nbsp;T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

Captain Shikhar Dhawan (46) and Suryakumar Yadav (50) directed India to 164-5 after being asked to bat first. Pursuing 165 for victory, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 126 in 18.3 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning figures of 4-22 in Colombo. India lead the three-match series 1-0. Bhuvneshwar Kumar drove a disciplined bowling execution as India pounded Sri Lanka by 38 runs. Spinners Krunal Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, debutant Varun Chakravarthy and fast bowler Hardik Pandya took one wicket each. The second T20I was been deferred by a day after Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19 and was constrained into seven-day quarantine, which means he will miss the last two matches. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni wears Indian retro jersey and fans can't keep calm - see viral pictures As the 2nd T20I is set to be played on July 28, here are all the details about the time, place, live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I. When to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 28 and the toss will take place at 07:30 PM IST. Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The match is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be live-streamed? The 2nd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be telecasted? The 2nd T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

IND vs SL, 2nd T20I, Live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka?

Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19. The news caused a deferment in India's T20I series in Sri Lanka. Team India will now meet Sri Lanka today for the second T20I.&nbsp;

The subsequent match was moved by a day and the two sides will play two games in consecutive days with India driving the series 1-0.&nbsp;

It's an easy decision that India will ring in the replacements for the impending match. The possible question, in this case, is if only Krunal Pandya will be supplanted or will top-order also be changed.

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

India lead the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka by a 14-5 edge. The teams have played against one another in 20 T20I matches.&nbsp;

India have a great lead in the head-to-head record on Sri Lankan soil. The Men dressed in Blue have won five T20Is here contrasted with only one win for the home side.&nbsp;

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<h2>Sri Lanka&nbsp;</h2>

24-year-old Charith Asalanka, one of the finds of the series for Sri Lanka, is likewise doubtful to play on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury he endured an injury during the first T20I. Lahiru Udara could make his debut.&nbsp;

Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who was struck on the finger by Hardik Pandya during his game dominating 65 in the third ODI, has been ruled out of the entire series.&nbsp;

All-rounder Ishan Jayaratne could likewise make his debut. While Akila Dananjaya ought to get another game, Praveen Jayawickrama's form in the third ODI allows him a thin opportunity of making it to the XI.&nbsp;

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<h2>India</h2>

All eight individuals distinguished as the close contacts of India allrounder Krunal Pandya have tested negative for Covid-19 in RT-PCR tests done on Tuesday. Although the identity of those players has not been uncovered by the BCCI, it is understood that they cannot travel to the ground for the last two T20Is of the Sri Lanka series.

If a possibility emerges where the management may acquire a complete overhaul in the playing XI, yet there will be sufficient ammunition in the squad to choose the playing XI from the squad. &nbsp;

Chetan Sakariya can strengthen the pace battery. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar effectively the two fundamental seamers, Chetan Sakariya is a potential pacer.

The bowling department of the Indian side looks strong.&nbsp;Bhuvneshwar Kumar appears to have discovered the touch in his death bowling and spinners have been tight and viable.&nbsp;

Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19. The news caused a deferment in India's T20I series in Sri Lanka. Team India will now meet Sri Lanka today for the second T20I.

Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID-19. The news caused a deferment in India's T20I series in Sri Lanka. Team India will now meet Sri Lanka today for the second T20I. The subsequent match was moved by a day and the two sides will play two games in consecutive days with India driving the series 1-0. It's an easy decision that India will ring in the replacements for the impending match. The possible question, in this case, is if only Krunal Pandya will be supplanted or will top-order also be changed. Head-to-Head India lead the head-to-head record against Sri Lanka by a 14-5 edge. The teams have played against one another in 20 T20I matches. India have a great lead in the head-to-head record on Sri Lankan soil. The Men dressed in Blue have won five T20Is here contrasted with only one win for the home side. ALSO READ: 'He never called me': Here's why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is 'upset' with Yuzvendra Chahal - Watch Sri Lanka 24-year-old Charith Asalanka, one of the finds of the series for Sri Lanka, is likewise doubtful to play on Tuesday because of a hamstring injury he endured an injury during the first T20I. Lahiru Udara could make his debut. Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who was struck on the finger by Hardik Pandya during his game dominating 65 in the third ODI, has been ruled out of the entire series. All-rounder Ishan Jayaratne could likewise make his debut. While Akila Dananjaya ought to get another game, Praveen Jayawickrama's form in the third ODI allows him a thin opportunity of making it to the XI. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar helps 19-year-old Dipti to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor India All eight individuals distinguished as the close contacts of India allrounder Krunal Pandya have tested negative for Covid-19 in RT-PCR tests done on Tuesday. Although the identity of those players has not been uncovered by the BCCI, it is understood that they cannot travel to the ground for the last two T20Is of the Sri Lanka series. If a possibility emerges where the management may acquire a complete overhaul in the playing XI, yet there will be sufficient ammunition in the squad to choose the playing XI from the squad. Chetan Sakariya can strengthen the pace battery. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar effectively the two fundamental seamers, Chetan Sakariya is a potential pacer. The bowling department of the Indian side looks strong. Bhuvneshwar Kumar appears to have discovered the touch in his death bowling and spinners have been tight and viable.

Cricket: IND vs SL, 2nd T20I- Sri Lanka expected to fight back as India look for series win

The 2nd T20I match of India's visit through Sri Lanka is set to be rescheduled following a&nbsp;positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Indian cricket team, confirmed&nbsp;Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a tweet.

India's cricket board further informed that the entire contingent is undergoing RT-PCR tests today to ascertain any further outbreak in the squad.&nbsp;

"Following the Rapid Antigen Tests conducted ahead of the match on Tuesday morning, Team India all-rounder Krunal Pandya was found to be positive. The Medical Teams have identified eight members as close contacts," read a media advisory as published by BCCI.&nbsp;

The second T20 international match between Sri Lanka vs India at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium tonight (July 27) has been halted after Pandya tested positive for COVID. The match will now be played on Wednesday.

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The Coronavirus gave an unprecedented shock to cricket fans who were waiting for the second T20 match between Sri Lanka and India.

All-rounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID. With this, the organisers decided to postpone today's match to Wednesday.

The 2nd T20I of three-match series, which was scheduled to start today is currently liable to be rescheduled for 28th i.e. tomorrow.&nbsp;

The Indian team won the first T20 match by 38 runs. Krunal Pandya, who took one wicket for 16 runs in the first T20I, bowled three runs off three balls.

The 2nd T20I match of India's visit through Sri Lanka is set to be rescheduled following a positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Indian cricket team, confirmed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a tweet.

The 2nd T20I match of India's visit through Sri Lanka is set to be rescheduled following a positive case of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Indian cricket team, confirmed Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in a tweet. India's cricket board further informed that the entire contingent is undergoing RT-PCR tests today to ascertain any further outbreak in the squad. "Following the Rapid Antigen Tests conducted ahead of the match on Tuesday morning, Team India all-rounder Krunal Pandya was found to be positive. The Medical Teams have identified eight members as close contacts," read a media advisory as published by BCCI. The second T20 international match between Sri Lanka vs India at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium tonight (July 27) has been halted after Pandya tested positive for COVID. The match will now be played on Wednesday. ALSO READ: Cricket: Always good to get runs in the white kit, says KL Rahul ahead of England serie NEWS : Krunal Pandya tests positive. Second Sri Lanka-India T20I postponed to July 28. The entire contingent is undergoing RT-PCR tests today to ascertain any further outbreak in the squad.#SLvIND — BCCI (@BCCI) July 27, 2021 × The Coronavirus gave an unprecedented shock to cricket fans who were waiting for the second T20 match between Sri Lanka and India. All-rounder Krunal Pandya tested positive for COVID. With this, the organisers decided to postpone today's match to Wednesday. The 2nd T20I of three-match series, which was scheduled to start today is currently liable to be rescheduled for 28th i.e. tomorrow. The Indian team won the first T20 match by 38 runs. Krunal Pandya, who took one wicket for 16 runs in the first T20I, bowled three runs off three balls.

Cricket: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who won the Player of the Match award in the first T20I of a three-match series against Sri Lanka is seemingly upset with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The seamer finished with 4-22 and guided India's victory over Lankans by 38 runs. Recently, the pacer made his maiden appearance on 'Chahal TV' and jokingly said that he is "upset" as Yuzi never called him on the show before.&nbsp;

'Chahal TV' is basically a show, that the spinner hosts with his teammates and sometimes with opponents also. From fun banter to discussing matches, Chahal presents a talk show, which is apparently very popular among fans.&nbsp;

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This time, it was Bhuvneshwar Kumar who got the opportunity but he cheekily expressed his thoughts on not featuring on 'Chahal TV' since its start.&nbsp;

&nbsp;"I am upset with Chahal, as this is my first time on his show. I kept making signs from the dressing room, requesting him to invite me on the show, but he never called me," said Bhuvneshwar Kumar when Chahal hosted a segment after India's win the first T20I.&nbsp;

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After registering a comfortable win by beating Sri Lanka in the first game by 38 runs, India now look forward to win the T20I series and start their preparations for the T20 World Cup on a winning note.&nbsp;

The seamer impressed with his bowling as he took four wickets. He first took out opener Avishka Fernando before dismissing Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana and Dushmantha Chameera in the final four overs to guide India to a winning start in the series.

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Besides the banter, Bhuvi also reflected his thoughts on the match, he said, "There was a bit of swing early on. With Sri Lankan batters taking risks early on, there were boundaries. In the middle overs, the focus was on getting as many dot balls as possible, and towards the death, I looked to take the pace off the ball. Things fell in place in terms of execution."

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who won the Player of the Match award in the first T20I of a three-match series against Sri Lanka is seemingly upset with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who won the Player of the Match award in the first T20I of a three-match series against Sri Lanka is seemingly upset with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal. The seamer finished with 4-22 and guided India's victory over Lankans by 38 runs. Recently, the pacer made his maiden appearance on 'Chahal TV' and jokingly said that he is "upset" as Yuzi never called him on the show before. 'Chahal TV' is basically a show, that the spinner hosts with his teammates and sometimes with opponents also. From fun banter to discussing matches, Chahal presents a talk show, which is apparently very popular among fans. Also Read: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed due to a COVID-19 case in the Indian camp: Reports This time, it was Bhuvneshwar Kumar who got the opportunity but he cheekily expressed his thoughts on not featuring on 'Chahal TV' since its start. "I am upset with Chahal, as this is my first time on his show. I kept making signs from the dressing room, requesting him to invite me on the show, but he never called me," said Bhuvneshwar Kumar when Chahal hosted a segment after India's win the first T20I. Watch the video here: What happens when #TeamIndia's swing kings @BhuviOfficial & @deepak_chahar9 are Chahal TV's special guests? 🤔@yuzi_chahal tickles their funny bone & it's laughter galore in Colombo 😎😎 - by @28anand & @ameyatilak Watch the full video 🎥 👇 #SLvIND https://t.co/6UMBozEOT0 pic.twitter.com/YOWEF7fOl9 — BCCI (@BCCI) July 26, 2021 × Three all-rounders in one frame 😉 Presenting the three Musketeers ☺️ Brilliant win today 💪 On to the next one 🇮🇳 #TeamIndia #SLvIND pic.twitter.com/wKZpCBrz4i — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) July 25, 2021 × After registering a comfortable win by beating Sri Lanka in the first game by 38 runs, India now look forward to win the T20I series and start their preparations for the T20 World Cup on a winning note. The seamer impressed with his bowling as he took four wickets. He first took out opener Avishka Fernando before dismissing Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana and Dushmantha Chameera in the final four overs to guide India to a winning start in the series. ALSO READ: Cricket: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 2nd T20I match Besides the banter, Bhuvi also reflected his thoughts on the match, he said, "There was a bit of swing early on. With Sri Lankan batters taking risks early on, there were boundaries. In the middle overs, the focus was on getting as many dot balls as possible, and towards the death, I looked to take the pace off the ball. Things fell in place in terms of execution."

'He never called me': Here's why Bhuvneshwar Kumar is 'upset' with Yuzvendra Chahal - Watch

Shikhar Dhawan, skipper of the Indian team travelling to Sri Lanka, said that he is looking forward to "perform" and make his "place stronger" for the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. While, ahead of the T20I series against Sri Lanka Dhawan had opened up about international matches and their impact. "Any international match has its own impact, and whenever you perform internationally it makes a huge impact," said Dhawan ahead of the first T20 match against that India won comfortably by 38 runs on Sunday.&nbsp;

"I'm really looking forward to perform over here and make my place stronger for World Cup contendership. Then we’ll see how it goes in the future,” said Dhawan during a virtual presser.&nbsp;

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As far as the T20I is considered, second-string India won the first match of a three-match series against Sri Lanka on July 25 (Sunday). Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets (4-22) and was elated after winning the Player of the Match award. He said, "I executed what I wanted to and I am satisfied. I played ODIs after a few months but execution is really important for me. The wicket was difficult to bat against the spinners."

In the match, India was sent to bat first and got off to a shaky start with debutant Prithvi Shaw dismissed on the first ball and Sanju Samson out for 27. However, Suryakumar Yadav proved valuable with bat scored a half-century. Dhawan scored 46 and helped the side to set a decent target of 165.

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While chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team lacked intent and failed to make partnerships as they kept losing their wickets at regular intervals.&nbsp;

The other two matches are scheduled to be played on July 27 (Tuesday) followed by the third on (July 29) Thursday.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan, skipper of the Indian team travelling to Sri Lanka, said that he is looking forward to "perform" and make his "place stronger" for the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE.

Shikhar Dhawan, skipper of the Indian team travelling to Sri Lanka, said that he is looking forward to "perform" and make his "place stronger" for the T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE. While, ahead of the T20I series against Sri Lanka Dhawan had opened up about international matches and their impact. "Any international match has its own impact, and whenever you perform internationally it makes a huge impact," said Dhawan ahead of the first T20 match against that India won comfortably by 38 runs on Sunday. "I'm really looking forward to perform over here and make my place stronger for World Cup contendership. Then we’ll see how it goes in the future,” said Dhawan during a virtual presser. ALSO READ: Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for the remainder of IPL 2021 - check out As far as the T20I is considered, second-string India won the first match of a three-match series against Sri Lanka on July 25 (Sunday). Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets (4-22) and was elated after winning the Player of the Match award. He said, "I executed what I wanted to and I am satisfied. I played ODIs after a few months but execution is really important for me. The wicket was difficult to bat against the spinners." In the match, India was sent to bat first and got off to a shaky start with debutant Prithvi Shaw dismissed on the first ball and Sanju Samson out for 27. However, Suryakumar Yadav proved valuable with bat scored a half-century. Dhawan scored 46 and helped the side to set a decent target of 165. #TeamIndia win the 1st #SLvIND T20I by 38 runs 💪 We go 1-0 in the series 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9FfFbx2TTZ — BCCI (@BCCI) July 25, 2021 × While chasing the target, the Sri Lankan team lacked intent and failed to make partnerships as they kept losing their wickets at regular intervals. The other two matches are scheduled to be played on July 27 (Tuesday) followed by the third on (July 29) Thursday.

'I'm looking to make my place stronger for T20 World Cup,' says Shikhar Dhawan

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.

Chasing a target of 165, Sri Lanka fell prey to Kumar who first took out opener Avishka Fernando before dismissing Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana and Dushmantha Chameera in the final four overs to guide India to a winning start in the series.

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"It was a good batting wicket but there was some help for bowlers too," said Kumar, who finished with 4-22.

India's Deepak Chahar (2-24) also troubled Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 126 runs with nine balls to spare.

After being sent in to bat, India got off to a shaky start with debutant Prithvi Shaw dismissed on the first ball and Sanju Samson out for 27. But a half-century from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Shikhar Dhawan's 46 helped them set a decent target.

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Sri Lanka&nbsp;Cricket&nbsp;said the press box for Sunday's match was closed after one of their members working in that area tested positive for COVID-19.

India have named a depleted squad for their tour of Sri Lanka because several of their frontline players are in England preparing for a five-test series against Joe Root's side starting on Aug. 4 in Nottingham.

The second T20 international will be held on Tuesday followed by the third on Thursday, with both games also being played in Colombo.

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday.

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took four wickets as a second-string India team defeated Sri Lanka by 38 runs in the first Twenty20 international of their three-match series in Colombo on Sunday. Chasing a target of 165, Sri Lanka fell prey to Kumar who first took out opener Avishka Fernando before dismissing Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana and Dushmantha Chameera in the final four overs to guide India to a winning start in the series. ALSO READ: Cricket: BCCI announces schedule for the remainder of IPL 2021 - check out "It was a good batting wicket but there was some help for bowlers too," said Kumar, who finished with 4-22. India's Deepak Chahar (2-24) also troubled Sri Lanka, who were bowled out for 126 runs with nine balls to spare. After being sent in to bat, India got off to a shaky start with debutant Prithvi Shaw dismissed on the first ball and Sanju Samson out for 27. But a half-century from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Shikhar Dhawan's 46 helped them set a decent target. #TeamIndia win the 1st #SLvIND T20I by 38 runs 💪 We go 1-0 in the series 🙌 pic.twitter.com/9FfFbx2TTZ — BCCI (@BCCI) July 25, 2021 × Sri Lanka Cricket said the press box for Sunday's match was closed after one of their members working in that area tested positive for COVID-19. India have named a depleted squad for their tour of Sri Lanka because several of their frontline players are in England preparing for a five-test series against Joe Root's side starting on Aug. 4 in Nottingham. The second T20 international will be held on Tuesday followed by the third on Thursday, with both games also being played in Colombo.

IND vs SL, 1st T20I: Bhuvneshwar shines as India beat Sri Lanka by 38 runs

After winning the One-Day International series 2-1 against Sri Lanka, the Shikhar Dhawan-led team India is all set to take on the opponents in a three-match T20I series, which will kick off from July 25 (Sunday).

After winning the One-Day International series 2-1 against Sri Lanka, the Shikhar Dhawan-led team India is all set to take on the opponents in a three-match T20I series, which will kick off from July 25 (Sunday). The visitors are is riding on confidence after winning the ODI series and will look to wrap up the tour with another trophy. On the other hand, Sri Lanka will assess their chances for the upcoming T20 World Cup. For India, it will be the final set of games that they will play ahead of the T20 World Cup, and the Men in Blue will look forward to winning the series before starting their preparations for the World Cup, which is scheduled to take place from October 17 to November 14 this year in the UAE and Oman. Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar predicts winner of T20 World Cup, says 'India will lose to Pakistan' The series will also give an idea to the Indian management about the team's bench strength as the youngsters will be keen to impress with their performance ahead of the World Cup. Here's what Shikhar Dhawan said: 🗣️ 🗣️: Captain @SDhawan25 exudes confidence in the #TeamIndia youngsters ahead of the #SLvIND T20I series. 👍 👍 pic.twitter.com/wjeFb3o9tR — BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021 × As the series is set to begin on July 25, here are all the details about time, place, live streaming of India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I. When to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka will begin at 08:00 PM IST on July 25 and the toss will take place half-hour before, that is, 07:30 PM IST. Where to watch India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I? The match is set to take place at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be live-streamed? The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed live on SonyLiv. Where will India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I be telecasted? The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network. Click here for all sports related updates!

IND vs SL, 1st T20I: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match

India and Sri Lanka are all set to lock horns in the T20I series that will start from July 25 (Sunday). A few months before the start of the T20 World Cup, this entire series is expected to give plenty of entertainment to the spectators. On one hand, India will go all guns blazing with some of the prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) stars, on the other hand, Sri Lankans have to get an idea regarding their chances of getting to the Super 12s in the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

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Here are some facts and trivia:

-India and Sri Lanka have played 19 T20Is and India emerged victorious in 13.&nbsp;

-Sri Lanka last won a bilateral T20I series in 2019, when they toured Pakistan, but since then they have lost each of their next five series.&nbsp;

-Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has 16 wickets in 17 T20Is since the 50-over World Cup in 2019. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya and Rahul Chahar took 10 wickets combined in 13 outings.&nbsp;

-In the previous five completed T20Is, Sri Lanka have lost four on the other hand, India lost two games.&nbsp;

-The conditions today are expected to be cloudy,&nbsp;it might rain and the Khettarama pitch could turn.

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Avishka Fernando: &nbsp;"I did change a few little things between the England series and this one. I had an issue with my front leg going to the off side too much. So I corrected that in training, and then because of that I was able to get back in the runs."

Shikhar Dhawan: "On a personal note, the series is very important. I am really looking forward to perform here, on a personal level, and making my position stronger for the World Cup contention, and then we'll see how it goes."

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India and Sri Lanka are all set to lock horns in the T20I series that will start from July 25 (Sunday). A few months before the start of the T20 World Cup, this entire series is expected to give plenty of entertainment to the spectators.

India and Sri Lanka are all set to lock horns in the T20I series that will start from July 25 (Sunday). A few months before the start of the T20 World Cup, this entire series is expected to give plenty of entertainment to the spectators. On one hand, India will go all guns blazing with some of the prominent Indian Premier League (IPL) stars, on the other hand, Sri Lankans have to get an idea regarding their chances of getting to the Super 12s in the T20 World Cup. Read Preview Here: After clinching ODI series, India take on Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series 🗣️ 🗣️: Captain @SDhawan25 exudes confidence in the #TeamIndia youngsters ahead of the #SLvIND T20I series. 👍 👍 pic.twitter.com/wjeFb3o9tR — BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021 × Here are some facts and trivia: -India and Sri Lanka have played 19 T20Is and India emerged victorious in 13. -Sri Lanka last won a bilateral T20I series in 2019, when they toured Pakistan, but since then they have lost each of their next five series. -Indian spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has 16 wickets in 17 T20Is since the 50-over World Cup in 2019. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya and Rahul Chahar took 10 wickets combined in 13 outings. -In the previous five completed T20Is, Sri Lanka have lost four on the other hand, India lost two games. -The conditions today are expected to be cloudy, it might rain and the Khettarama pitch could turn. Also Read: IND vs SL, 1st T20I: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match Great to have you back gents 😊#TeamIndia bowling coach B.Arun, @Wriddhipops and Abhimanyu Easwaran have joined the team in Durham. pic.twitter.com/VdXFE4aoK0 — BCCI (@BCCI) July 24, 2021 × Who said what?: Avishka Fernando: "I did change a few little things between the England series and this one. I had an issue with my front leg going to the off side too much. So I corrected that in training, and then because of that I was able to get back in the runs." Shikhar Dhawan: "On a personal note, the series is very important. I am really looking forward to perform here, on a personal level, and making my position stronger for the World Cup contention, and then we'll see how it goes." Also Read: Shoaib Akhtar predicts winner of T20 World Cup, says 'India will lose to Pakistan' Click here for all sports related updates!

Cricket- India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: Major facts, trivia and head-to-head records

For the first time in 41 years, five players made their debuts for team India during the third ODI match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday (July 23). Nitish Rana, Sanju Samson, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya, and Rahul Chahar made their maiden appearances in an ODI game. India lost the last match but won the three-game series 2-1.&nbsp;

It is worth noting that Sanju Samson and Rahul Chahar have had the experience of international cricket as both of them have featured in T20Is for team India. Samson has played seven games and Chahar appeared in three matches.&nbsp;

As team India handed five debuts, they equalled their own record for the most number of debuts in a single match. Previously, it happened in 1980 against Australia at the MCG when Dilip Doshi, Kirti Azad, Roger Binny, Sandeep Patil and Tirumalai Srinivasan had made their debuts for team India.&nbsp;

In the match, Sri Lanka registered a three-wicket win over India as Avishka Fernando, who won Player of the Match award, scored his second consecutive half-century of the series. Bhanuka Rajapaksa registered his maiden ODI fifty as Sri Lanka completed their chase of 227 runs. Shikhar Dhawan-led team India eyed a 3-0 series win, having won the previous two matches, however, Sri Lanka outplayed the visitors as team India collapsed after the rain break.&nbsp;

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After the match, Dhawan said, "Things didn't go our way after rain break. We had a good start but lost too many wickets in the middle. Think we were 50 runs short." He added, "I am glad that they made their debut because everyone has been in the quarantine for a long time."

For the first time in 41 years, five players made their debuts for team India during the third ODI match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday (July 23). Nitish Rana, Sanju Samson, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya, and Rahul Chahar made their maiden appearances in an ODI game.

For the first time in 41 years, five players made their debuts for team India during the third ODI match against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Friday (July 23). Nitish Rana, Sanju Samson, Krishnappa Gowtham, Chetan Sakariya, and Rahul Chahar made their maiden appearances in an ODI game. India lost the last match but won the three-game series 2-1. It is worth noting that Sanju Samson and Rahul Chahar have had the experience of international cricket as both of them have featured in T20Is for team India. Samson has played seven games and Chahar appeared in three matches. As team India handed five debuts, they equalled their own record for the most number of debuts in a single match. Previously, it happened in 1980 against Australia at the MCG when Dilip Doshi, Kirti Azad, Roger Binny, Sandeep Patil and Tirumalai Srinivasan had made their debuts for team India. In the match, Sri Lanka registered a three-wicket win over India as Avishka Fernando, who won Player of the Match award, scored his second consecutive half-century of the series. Bhanuka Rajapaksa registered his maiden ODI fifty as Sri Lanka completed their chase of 227 runs. Shikhar Dhawan-led team India eyed a 3-0 series win, having won the previous two matches, however, Sri Lanka outplayed the visitors as team India collapsed after the rain break. 🎥 🎥: That moment when the 5⃣ ODI debutants received their #TeamIndia cap!👏 👏 #SLvIND@IamSanjuSamson | @NitishRana_27 | @rdchahar1 | @Sakariya55 | @gowthamyadav88 pic.twitter.com/1GXkO13x5N — BCCI (@BCCI) July 23, 2021 × Say Hello 👋🏻 to our 5 ODI debutants #TeamIndia #SLvIND Congratulations boys 👏🏻👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/ouKYrtrW8G — BCCI (@BCCI) July 23, 2021 × After the match, Dhawan said, "Things didn't go our way after rain break. We had a good start but lost too many wickets in the middle. Think we were 50 runs short." He added, "I am glad that they made their debut because everyone has been in the quarantine for a long time."

India vs Sri Lanka: For the first time in 41 years, 5 Indian players make ODI debut in single match

Team India, under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series today. The series was scheduled to kick off on July 13, however, due to a couple of COVID-19 cases in the Sri Lankan squad, the tour was postponed to July 18. In the absence of several senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, several young guns will get a golden chance to showcase their talent while donning the blue jersey with ICC T20 World Cup in sight. The Men in Blue are set to play three ODIs, and as many as T20Is. The entire series will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo looking at the COVID-19 situation in the island country.&nbsp;

<h2>Here is all you need to know about India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI:</h2>

<h2>Where will the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka take place?</h2>

The 1st ODI between India and England will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka.

<h2>At what time does the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka begin?</h2>

The 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka will begin at 03:00 PM IST on Sunday, July 18th. The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST.

<h2>Where and how to watch live coverage of the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka?</h2>

The 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

Team India, under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series today. The series was scheduled to kick off on July 13, however, due to a couple of COVID-19 cases in the Sri Lankan squad, the tour was postponed to July 18.

Team India, under the leadership of Shikhar Dhawan, will take on Sri Lanka in a three-match ODI series today. The series was scheduled to kick off on July 13, however, due to a couple of COVID-19 cases in the Sri Lankan squad, the tour was postponed to July 18. In the absence of several senior players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, several young guns will get a golden chance to showcase their talent while donning the blue jersey with ICC T20 World Cup in sight. The Men in Blue are set to play three ODIs, and as many as T20Is. The entire series will be played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo looking at the COVID-19 situation in the island country. Here is all you need to know about India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Where will the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka take place? The 1st ODI between India and England will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo in Sri Lanka. At what time does the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka begin? The 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka will begin at 03:00 PM IST on Sunday, July 18th. The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST. Where and how to watch live coverage of the 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka? The 1st ODI between India vs Sri Lanka will be aired live on Sony Sports Network.

SL vs IND, 1st ODI, Live Streaming: When and where to watch India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI?

India’s young guns will clash with Sri Lanka in the first of three ODIs and three T20s on Sunday as captain Shikhar Dhawan is looking to become the fourth fastest to hit 6,000 runs. Dhawan is just 23 runs short of the feat.

Coach Rahul Dravid has a problem of choice, as there are eager contenders in the white-ball team for each spot in the batting line-up for India’s second-string team at the tournament in Sri Lanka.

Dravid has to decide who will be the opening batsman with Dhawan, and the main choice appears to be&nbsp;Prithvi Shaw.

Suryakumar Yadav is also making his ODI debut in the first match of the series which will be played at the Premadasa stadium, which will also host all the other matches from July 18 to 29.

While the ‘second team’ is a result of the Virat Kohli-led main squad touring England for the test series, this is also an opportunity for the youngsters to prove their mettle. It may also give pointers towards who will get selection in the upcoming&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2021.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is vice-captain of the team touring Sri Lanka, that has six new faces including Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav. Several of them are yet to play in all formats of cricket.

Here is how the team may look like:

Batting

Prithvi Shaw is most likely to open with skipper Dhawan. The right-hander was dropped from the Test team but has since batted impressively, scoring 827 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy and 308 in the first phase of IPL 2021.

He has played three ODIs so far.

With some T20 cricket experience behind him, Surya Kumar Yadav is likely to make a batting debut on Sunday and is expected to come in the one down position.

He didn’t play in the ODIs against England though he was part of the team.

Manish Pandey is likely to bat at fourth position.

Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are the other main contenders for the batting line-up, with Samson having an edge for the ODI debut.

Hardik Pandya, who is in the national team since 2016, and brother Krunal Pandya will be in the playing XI.

Bowling

Pacer and vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead India’s bowling attack.

Other likely pace bowlers in the squad are Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini and Chetan Sakariya.

Four of the bowlers in the team are spinners: Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy. Among them, Chahal and Chahar might bowl on Sunday.

Possible Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan (Captain)

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-Captain)

Prithvi Shaw

Suryakumar Yadav

Manish Pandey

Hardik Pandya

Krunal Pandya

Sanju Samson

Deepak Chahar

Navdeep Saini or Rahul Chahar

Yuzvendra Chahal

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to sit it out on Sunday.

India’s young guns will clash with Sri Lanka in the first of three ODIs and three T20s on Sunday as captain Shikhar Dhawan is looking to become the fourth fastest to hit 6,000 runs.

India’s young guns will clash with Sri Lanka in the first of three ODIs and three T20s on Sunday as captain Shikhar Dhawan is looking to become the fourth fastest to hit 6,000 runs. Dhawan is just 23 runs short of the feat. Coach Rahul Dravid has a problem of choice, as there are eager contenders in the white-ball team for each spot in the batting line-up for India’s second-string team at the tournament in Sri Lanka. Dravid has to decide who will be the opening batsman with Dhawan, and the main choice appears to be Prithvi Shaw. Suryakumar Yadav is also making his ODI debut in the first match of the series which will be played at the Premadasa stadium, which will also host all the other matches from July 18 to 29. While the ‘second team’ is a result of the Virat Kohli-led main squad touring England for the test series, this is also an opportunity for the youngsters to prove their mettle. It may also give pointers towards who will get selection in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is vice-captain of the team touring Sri Lanka, that has six new faces including Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav. Several of them are yet to play in all formats of cricket. Here is how the team may look like: Batting Prithvi Shaw is most likely to open with skipper Dhawan. The right-hander was dropped from the Test team but has since batted impressively, scoring 827 runs in Vijay Hazare Trophy and 308 in the first phase of IPL 2021. He has played three ODIs so far. With some T20 cricket experience behind him, Surya Kumar Yadav is likely to make a batting debut on Sunday and is expected to come in the one down position. He didn’t play in the ODIs against England though he was part of the team. Manish Pandey is likely to bat at fourth position. Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are the other main contenders for the batting line-up, with Samson having an edge for the ODI debut. Hardik Pandya, who is in the national team since 2016, and brother Krunal Pandya will be in the playing XI. Bowling Pacer and vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead India’s bowling attack. Other likely pace bowlers in the squad are Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini and Chetan Sakariya. Four of the bowlers in the team are spinners: Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy. Among them, Chahal and Chahar might bowl on Sunday. Possible Playing XI Shikhar Dhawan (Captain) Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-Captain) Prithvi Shaw Suryakumar Yadav Manish Pandey Hardik Pandya Krunal Pandya Sanju Samson Deepak Chahar Navdeep Saini or Rahul Chahar Yuzvendra Chahal Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devdutt Padikkal are likely to sit it out on Sunday.

Cricket: India vs Sri Lanka ODI match preview - Prithvi Shaw likely to open with Shikhar Dhawan, who looks to be 4th fastest to hit 6,000

Rahul Dravid will travel to Sri Lanka as the coach of the Indian cricket team for the limited-overs tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed. The Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour started their 14-day institutional quarantine in Mumbai on Monday.<o:p></o:p>

&nbsp;“Rahul Dravid will be the coach for the India tour to Sri Lanka,” Ganguly told The Indian Express.<o:p></o:p>

Dravid has made a solid mark with the India Under-19 and India-A set-up as a coach for the past few years and has been held crucial to India’s cracking bench strength.

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Ganguly further opened up about the tax exemption issue for the T20 World Cup 2021, still scheduled to be hosted by India. However, the marquee event could be shifted to the UAE and Oman due to the COVID-19 situation in the country. <o:p></o:p>

“We have written to the Indian government on tax exemption. We are awaiting for their response. We still have time. The board will take decision on it soon,” the BCCI president explained.<o:p></o:p>

According to the report, the Indian board has also started working on the logistical challenges in the UAE for the T20 World Cup while also blocking hotel bookings for the tournament. The ICC and BCCI have also approached Oman in a bid to host the World Cup qualifiers. Notably, ICC has already said that BCCI will retain the hosting rights in case the T20 World Cup is shifted to the UAE.<o:p></o:p>

Rahul Dravid will travel to Sri Lanka as the coach of the Indian cricket team for the limited-overs tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed.

Rahul Dravid will travel to Sri Lanka as the coach of the Indian cricket team for the limited-overs tour, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly has confirmed. The Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour started their 14-day institutional quarantine in Mumbai on Monday. “Rahul Dravid will be the coach for the India tour to Sri Lanka,” Ganguly told The Indian Express. Dravid has made a solid mark with the India Under-19 and India-A set-up as a coach for the past few years and has been held crucial to India’s cracking bench strength. ALSO READ: Cricket: ICC announces star-studded commentary panel for WTC Final Ganguly further opened up about the tax exemption issue for the T20 World Cup 2021, still scheduled to be hosted by India. However, the marquee event could be shifted to the UAE and Oman due to the COVID-19 situation in the country. “We have written to the Indian government on tax exemption. We are awaiting for their response. We still have time. The board will take decision on it soon,” the BCCI president explained. According to the report, the Indian board has also started working on the logistical challenges in the UAE for the T20 World Cup while also blocking hotel bookings for the tournament. The ICC and BCCI have also approached Oman in a bid to host the World Cup qualifiers. Notably, ICC has already said that BCCI will retain the hosting rights in case the T20 World Cup is shifted to the UAE.

Cricket: Rahul Dravid will be India's coach for Sri Lanka tour, confirms Sourav Ganguly

The complete schedule for the much-awaited India’s limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has been announced. The six-match series where the Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and as many T20Is will commence from July 13 with the final match of the tour to be played on July 25.

<o:p>Sony Sports took to social media platform Twitter to announce the schedule of India's tour of Sri Lanka in July.</o:p>

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In what promises to be a high-octane series, the Indian team will field a second-string side consisting of white-ball specialists who are not part of India’s ongoing tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will play the World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against England. <o:p></o:p>

The Indian squads for the Sri Lanka tour are likely to be announced by the end of June. <o:p></o:p>

The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar among others are expected to be in the Indian squad whereas a call on Shreyas Iyer will be taken depending on his recovery from shoulder surgery.

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The series will provide an opportunity for the Indian team management to get a good look at some of the fringe players in the side ahead of the T20 World Cup. <o:p></o:p>

According to reports, Rahul Dravid is likely to take charge of the Indian team with Ravi Shastri and Co busy with the tour of UK.<o:p></o:p>

<h2 class="MsoNormal">India tour of Sri Lanka in July: Full schedule<o:p></o:p></h2>

1st ODI: July 13<o:p></o:p>

2nd ODI: July 16<o:p></o:p>

3rd ODI: July 18<o:p></o:p>

1st T20I: July 21<o:p></o:p>

2nd T20I: July 23<o:p></o:p>

3rd T20I: July 25<o:p></o:p>

The complete schedule for the much-awaited India’s limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has been announced. The six-match series where the Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and as many T20Is will commence from July 13 with the final match of the tour to be played on July 25.

The complete schedule for the much-awaited India’s limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka has been announced. The six-match series where the Men in Blue will take on Sri Lanka in three ODIs and as many T20Is will commence from July 13 with the final match of the tour to be played on July 25. Sony Sports took to social media platform Twitter to announce the schedule of India's tour of Sri Lanka in July. Indian waves will crash against the Sri Lankan shore with #JeetneKiZid 🌊 🇮🇳 tour of 🇱🇰, #SirfSonyPeDikhega! 🗓️ Starting 13th July 📺 Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 3, Sony TEN 4, Sony SIX#SLvIND #INDvSL #SonySports #Cricket pic.twitter.com/P3ZeGTjDXl — Sony Sports (@SonySportsIndia) June 7, 2021 × In what promises to be a high-octane series, the Indian team will field a second-string side consisting of white-ball specialists who are not part of India’s ongoing tour of the UK, where the Virat Kohli-led side will play the World Test Championship final and five-match Test series against England. The Indian squads for the Sri Lanka tour are likely to be announced by the end of June. The likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishan Kishan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Chahar among others are expected to be in the Indian squad whereas a call on Shreyas Iyer will be taken depending on his recovery from shoulder surgery. ALSO READ: Cricket: IPL 2021 to resume on September 19 in UAE, final scheduled on October 15 The series will provide an opportunity for the Indian team management to get a good look at some of the fringe players in the side ahead of the T20 World Cup. According to reports, Rahul Dravid is likely to take charge of the Indian team with Ravi Shastri and Co busy with the tour of UK. India tour of Sri Lanka in July: Full schedule 1st ODI: July 13 2nd ODI: July 16 3rd ODI: July 18 1st T20I: July 21 2nd T20I: July 23 3rd T20I: July 25

Cricket: India's limited-overs tour of Sri Lanka to start from July 13 - Check full schedule

Former India captain and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid is all set to coach the Indian limited-overs side against Sri Lanka in July. India and Sri Lanka will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the tour of the Island Nation and with Ravi Shastri and co. set to be occupied in India’s tour of England, Rahul Dravid will take up the charge of the limited-overs side. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

The tour of Sri Lanka will be Dravid’s second stint with the Indian team having worked as a batting consultant during the tour of England in 2014.<o:p></o:p>

The troika of Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun and Vikram Rathour will be in England with the Indian Test team and a BCCI official has confirmed to ANI that the NCA head would be taking the charge in Sri Lanka.

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"The Team India coaching staff will be in the UK and it is best that the young team is guided by Dravid as he has already worked with almost all of India 'A' boys. The comfort the youngsters share with him will be an added advantage," the BCCI official told ANI.<o:p></o:p>

Before leading the NCA in 2019, Dravid had worked closely with the current crop of youngsters in the Indian team at the Under-19 level as well as in the India-A team. He has been regarded as a crucial component behind India setting up a solid bench strength over the last couple of years.

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The Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour is expected to be picked at the end of the month and the Men in Blue will have to follow quarantine protocols in the Island Nation before locking horns in three ODIs and three T20Is. <o:p></o:p>

The three ODIs will be played on July 13, 16, 19 and the T20Is are expected to be played from July 22-27. <o:p></o:p>

Former India captain and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid is all set to coach the Indian limited-overs side against Sri Lanka in July. India and Sri Lanka will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the tour of the Island Nation and with Ravi Shastri and co.

Former India captain and current National Cricket Academy (NCA) head Rahul Dravid is all set to coach the Indian limited-overs side against Sri Lanka in July. India and Sri Lanka will play three T20Is and as many ODIs in the tour of the Island Nation and with Ravi Shastri and co. set to be occupied in India’s tour of England, Rahul Dravid will take up the charge of the limited-overs side. The tour of Sri Lanka will be Dravid’s second stint with the Indian team having worked as a batting consultant during the tour of England in 2014. The troika of Ravi Shastri, Bharat Arun and Vikram Rathour will be in England with the Indian Test team and a BCCI official has confirmed to ANI that the NCA head would be taking the charge in Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: Indian women's team to play first-ever pink ball Test in Australia: BCCI secretary Jay Shah "The Team India coaching staff will be in the UK and it is best that the young team is guided by Dravid as he has already worked with almost all of India 'A' boys. The comfort the youngsters share with him will be an added advantage," the BCCI official told ANI. Before leading the NCA in 2019, Dravid had worked closely with the current crop of youngsters in the Indian team at the Under-19 level as well as in the India-A team. He has been regarded as a crucial component behind India setting up a solid bench strength over the last couple of years. ALSO READ: 'Going to be very difficult': Mike Hussey on India hosting T20 World Cup The Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour is expected to be picked at the end of the month and the Men in Blue will have to follow quarantine protocols in the Island Nation before locking horns in three ODIs and three T20Is. The three ODIs will be played on July 13, 16, 19 and the T20Is are expected to be played from July 22-27.

Cricket: Rahul Dravid to coach Indian men's team on Sri Lanka tour

Nitish Rana has created a space for himself in both the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League for Delhi and Kolkata Knight Riders respectfully and the southpaw feels he is ready for international cricket as he waits to get his “reward” when the Indian team is selected for July’s tour of Sri Lanka.<o:p></o:p>

India will be without their first-team players as most of them will be engaged in the three-and-a-half-month-long tour of England. <o:p></o:p>

Rana said that he has a strong feeling that his name would be called up for the Sri Lanka tour while adding he has performed well in last three years in the limited-overs circuit.<o:p></o:p>

"It is there at the back of my mind that my name should come (in the squad) and I am prepared for that because I feel my name would come," Nitish told PTI in an interview when asked whether he is hoping for a call-up.

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"If you pick and see my record for the last three years in white-ball – be it domestic or the IPL, I have performed well and I feel that I will get the reward for it today or tomorrow.<o:p></o:p>

"And I feel I am ready for international cricket and I am waiting for that… like they say one call away...I am waiting for that call...," added the 27-year-old left-handed batsman, who also bowls off-break.<o:p></o:p>

Rana has amassed 2,266 runs in 38 First-Class matches and averages over 40. With India set to play Sri Lanka in a limited-overs series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs, the Men in Blue would have their white-ball specialists travelling to the island nation.

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Rana, who scored 201 runs from seven matches in the currently-suspended IPL also reflected on the season.<o:p></o:p>

"To be very honest, from the last 3-4 years, it has been a pattern for me that I start the season well, in mid-season, I have 2-3 flop innings and then at the end of the season I play 1-2 innings well.<o:p></o:p>

"So always, the total (runs) scored are in between 330-400," he said.<o:p></o:p>

However, inconsistency has always been lined with Rana and his batting. But the left-handed batsman said that he has worked upon the aspect. <o:p></o:p>

"I added many skills mentally in my game and normal life. I felt that in the last 2-3 years, I used to become very happy that I am performing well and it should continue, but the hunger to score runs used to finish.<o:p></o:p>

"...my coaches said a hungry Nitish Rana should stay alive, it will make you consistent," he elaborated.<o:p></o:p>

"It is not guaranteed that you will score runs in every match but the ratio improves."<o:p></o:p>

Nitish Rana has created a space for himself in both the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League for Delhi and Kolkata Knight Riders respectfully and the southpaw feels he is ready for international cricket as he waits to get his “reward” when the Indian team is selected for July’s tour of Sri Lanka.

Nitish Rana has created a space for himself in both the domestic circuit and the Indian Premier League for Delhi and Kolkata Knight Riders respectfully and the southpaw feels he is ready for international cricket as he waits to get his “reward” when the Indian team is selected for July’s tour of Sri Lanka. India will be without their first-team players as most of them will be engaged in the three-and-a-half-month-long tour of England. Rana said that he has a strong feeling that his name would be called up for the Sri Lanka tour while adding he has performed well in last three years in the limited-overs circuit. "It is there at the back of my mind that my name should come (in the squad) and I am prepared for that because I feel my name would come," Nitish told PTI in an interview when asked whether he is hoping for a call-up. ALSO READ: England's Jos Buttler names two Indian legend who inspired him to play cricket "If you pick and see my record for the last three years in white-ball – be it domestic or the IPL, I have performed well and I feel that I will get the reward for it today or tomorrow. "And I feel I am ready for international cricket and I am waiting for that… like they say one call away...I am waiting for that call...," added the 27-year-old left-handed batsman, who also bowls off-break. Rana has amassed 2,266 runs in 38 First-Class matches and averages over 40. With India set to play Sri Lanka in a limited-overs series consisting of three T20Is and as many ODIs, the Men in Blue would have their white-ball specialists travelling to the island nation. ALSO READ: Cricket: 'Cannot ignore him now': Aakash Chopra names a player Indian selectors can't look past Rana, who scored 201 runs from seven matches in the currently-suspended IPL also reflected on the season. "To be very honest, from the last 3-4 years, it has been a pattern for me that I start the season well, in mid-season, I have 2-3 flop innings and then at the end of the season I play 1-2 innings well. "So always, the total (runs) scored are in between 330-400," he said. However, inconsistency has always been lined with Rana and his batting. But the left-handed batsman said that he has worked upon the aspect. "I added many skills mentally in my game and normal life. I felt that in the last 2-3 years, I used to become very happy that I am performing well and it should continue, but the hunger to score runs used to finish. "...my coaches said a hungry Nitish Rana should stay alive, it will make you consistent," he elaborated. "It is not guaranteed that you will score runs in every match but the ratio improves."

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Aakash Chopra has picked his favoured 17-member Indian squad for the Sri Lanka visit and has named Shikhar Dhawan as the skipper.&nbsp;

Team India will set out on a six-match visit through Sri Lanka in July. With the vast majority of the standard team is set to be away in England at that point, the squad will include white-ball subject matter experts and youngsters who will be attempting to establish a connection with the international stage.

On his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra picked Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw as the openers in his squad while likewise naming the previous as the captain.

"Shikhar Dhawan the captain because we have seen in the last two years that he is upgrading his software and batting with great responsibility. Along with him, I am picking Prithvi Shaw. The form we have seen from him, I feel he should be the front-runner in this race," – he said.

"After that Shreyas Iyer if he is available. There is a talk of him playing county cricket but it would be better if you keep him for the six encounters here. Then Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, although Mumbai Indians dropped him halfway through," added Aakash Chopra. 
Aakash Chopra picked Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya to bat in the lower order and named Hardik as the vice-captain of his picked group.

"Hardik Pandya will be my vice-captain. And then Krunal Pandya. He played the last ODI series against England and performed well also," stated Chopra. 
Aakash Chopra picked Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as three of the frontline bowlers in his XI.

"After that Yuzi Chahal. Deepak Chahar whose performances have been outstanding with the white-ball. He should be given a chance in ODIs as well. If Bhuvi and he bowl together, our powerplay problem of not taking wickets can also be sorted out," said Chopra.

"After that Navdeep Saini, he has also been kept in cold storage. Neither India is playing him nor RCB. But I will keep him in my team because he was part of the team when India went to Australia and played a Test match also," - he said.

Aakash Chopra named Ruturaj Gaikwad/Devdutt Padikkal, Khaleel Ahmed or Jaydev Unadkat, and Kuldeep Yadav as stores for Shreyas Iyer, T Natarajan, and Varun Chakravarthy separately, if any of them is inaccessible.

"There is a question mark about T Natarajan's injury. But if he is fit, he will go off course. Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy are the two extra spinners I have kept. I have also given place to Prasidh Krishna in my team," - he added.

"Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda, I will keep both these players. Sanju Samson has been playing good cricket, scored a century this year as well. Deepak Hooda has shown that he can be an explosive batsman at No.6 or No.7 and he can bowl a bit of off-spin," Aakash Chopra concluded.

Aakash Chopra's Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya (vc), Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Navdeep Saini, T Natarajan, Rahul Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Prasidh Krishna.

Aakash Chopra has picked his favoured 17-member Indian squad for the Sri Lanka visit and has named Shikhar Dhawan as the skipper. Team India will set out on a six-match visit through Sri Lanka in July.

Aakash Chopra has picked his favoured 17-member Indian squad for the Sri Lanka visit and has named Shikhar Dhawan as the skipper. Team India will set out on a six-match visit through Sri Lanka in July. With the vast majority of the standard team is set to be away in England at that point, the squad will include white-ball subject matter experts and youngsters who will be attempting to establish a connection with the international stage. On his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra picked Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw as the openers in his squad while likewise naming the previous as the captain. "Shikhar Dhawan the captain because we have seen in the last two years that he is upgrading his software and batting with great responsibility. Along with him, I am picking Prithvi Shaw. The form we have seen from him, I feel he should be the front-runner in this race," – he said. "After that Shreyas Iyer if he is available. There is a talk of him playing county cricket but it would be better if you keep him for the six encounters here. Then Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, although Mumbai Indians dropped him halfway through," added Aakash Chopra. Aakash Chopra picked Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya to bat in the lower order and named Hardik as the vice-captain of his picked group. "Hardik Pandya will be my vice-captain. And then Krunal Pandya. He played the last ODI series against England and performed well also," stated Chopra. Aakash Chopra picked Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar as three of the frontline bowlers in his XI. "After that Yuzi Chahal. Deepak Chahar whose performances have been outstanding with the white-ball. He should be given a chance in ODIs as well. If Bhuvi and he bowl together, our powerplay problem of not taking wickets can also be sorted out," said Chopra. "After that Navdeep Saini, he has also been kept in cold storage. Neither India is playing him nor RCB. But I will keep him in my team because he was part of the team when India went to Australia and played a Test match also," - he said. Aakash Chopra named Ruturaj Gaikwad/Devdutt Padikkal, Khaleel Ahmed or Jaydev Unadkat, and Kuldeep Yadav as stores for Shreyas Iyer, T Natarajan, and Varun Chakravarthy separately, if any of them is inaccessible. "There is a question mark about T Natarajan's injury. But if he is fit, he will go off course. Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy are the two extra spinners I have kept. I have also given place to Prasidh Krishna in my team," - he added. "Sanju Samson and Deepak Hooda, I will keep both these players. Sanju Samson has been playing good cricket, scored a century this year as well. Deepak Hooda has shown that he can be an explosive batsman at No.6 or No.7 and he can bowl a bit of off-spin," Aakash Chopra concluded. Aakash Chopra's Indian squad for the Sri Lanka tour: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya (vc), Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Navdeep Saini, T Natarajan, Rahul Chahar, Varun Chakravarthy, Sanju Samson, Deepak Hooda, Prasidh Krishna.

Aakash Chopra has picked his favored 17-member squad for Sri Lanka, names Shikhar Dhawan as skipper

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the Indian cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in July for a limited-overs bilateral series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is.<o:p></o:p>

However, major names such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma are set to miss the tour as they will be engaged in a five-Test series against England. <o:p></o:p>

"We have planned a white ball series for the senior men's team during the month of July where they will play T20 Internationals and ODIs in Sri Lanka," Ganguly told PTI in an interaction.<o:p></o:p>

Ganguly further clarified the team travelling to Sri Lanka will be completely different from that going for the WTC final and England series and called it team of “white-ball specialists”. <o:p></o:p>

"Yes, it will be a team of white-ball specialists. It will be a different team," the former India captain said, making it clear that the cricket board also has the preparation of white ball regulars in mind.

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The BCCI would bank on the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar among others to be raring to go and prove a point ahead of the T20 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

"The BCCI president is very keen that all our top players are match ready and since England doesn't have a white ball leg the month of July can be utilized well," a BCCI source told PTI while explaining the logic behind the tour.<o:p></o:p>

"Technically, in the month of July there are no official senior India team matches. The Test squad will be playing intra-squad games.

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"So there is no harm in India's white-ball experts getting some match time and selectors also get to fix the missing jigsaws in selection puzzle."<o:p></o:p>

The Sri Lanka tour in July will give a chance for many youngsters to make their mark in international stage before the T20 World Cup. The likes of Rahul Chahar, Rahul Tewatia, Chetan Sakariya, Devdutt Padikkal are among the players expected to get the nod. <o:p></o:p>

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the Indian cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in July for a limited-overs bilateral series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is.

The BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said the Indian cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in July for a limited-overs bilateral series consisting of three ODIs and five T20Is. However, major names such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma are set to miss the tour as they will be engaged in a five-Test series against England. "We have planned a white ball series for the senior men's team during the month of July where they will play T20 Internationals and ODIs in Sri Lanka," Ganguly told PTI in an interaction. Ganguly further clarified the team travelling to Sri Lanka will be completely different from that going for the WTC final and England series and called it team of “white-ball specialists”. "Yes, it will be a team of white-ball specialists. It will be a different team," the former India captain said, making it clear that the cricket board also has the preparation of white ball regulars in mind. ALSO READ: 'India have very good chance': Rahul Dravid predicts the scoreline of England vs India Test series The BCCI would bank on the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Hardik Pandya, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar among others to be raring to go and prove a point ahead of the T20 World Cup. "The BCCI president is very keen that all our top players are match ready and since England doesn't have a white ball leg the month of July can be utilized well," a BCCI source told PTI while explaining the logic behind the tour. "Technically, in the month of July there are no official senior India team matches. The Test squad will be playing intra-squad games. ALSO READ: Can IPL 2021 be played in between WTC final and England series? Sourav Ganguly responds "So there is no harm in India's white-ball experts getting some match time and selectors also get to fix the missing jigsaws in selection puzzle." The Sri Lanka tour in July will give a chance for many youngsters to make their mark in international stage before the T20 World Cup. The likes of Rahul Chahar, Rahul Tewatia, Chetan Sakariya, Devdutt Padikkal are among the players expected to get the nod.

India to field white-ball specialists for Sri Lanka tour in July: Sourav Ganguly

Sri Lanka batting icon Aravinda de Silva has dismissed the claims made by former Sri Lankan sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final of 2011 World Cup was fixed while urging the ICC, the BCCI and SLC to investigate the “lies”.&nbsp;

Aluthgamage had said that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed by “certain parties” while receiving backlash from former players such as Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene.&nbsp;

“Today I am telling you that we sold the 2011 world cup, I said this when I was the sports minister,” Aluthgamage had said to a local newspaper “Sirasa”.&nbsp;

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Talking about the allegations, de Silva, who was the chief selector of Sri Lanka Cricket, told Lankan newspaper Sunday Times, said that people can’t get away with lies all the time and the allegations need to be investigated immediately.

<h2>"When serious allegations like these are being made, it affects a lot of people"</h2>

“We cannot let people get away all the time with lies. I request everyone, ICC, BCCI, and SLC to investigate this immediately,” said de Silva.

De Silva legends like Sachin Tendulkar, who lifted his maiden World Cup in 2011, deserves respect earned after the victory.&nbsp;

“Just like we cherished our World Cup victory, players like Sachin (Tendulkar) cherish these moments for the rest of their lives. I think in the interest of Sachin and the millions of cricket fans across India, it’s the duty of the Indian government and their cricket board to initiate an impartial inquiry to see whether they have won a fixed World Cup,” he said.

“When serious allegations like these are being made, it affects a lot of people. In this case not only us, the selectors, the players, and the team management but Indian cricketers who deservingly won the world title. We need to clear this once and for all for the greater good of the game we love,” he added.

In the match, India chased down 275 after stunning performances by Gautam Gambhir (97) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (91*) as the Men in Blue won the trophy for the second time after 1983. 
&nbsp;

Sri Lanka batting icon Aravinda de Silva has dismissed the claims made by former Sri Lankan sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final of 2011 World Cup was fixed while urging the ICC, the BCCI and SLC to investigate the “lies”.

Sri Lanka batting icon Aravinda de Silva has dismissed the claims made by former Sri Lankan sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage that the final of 2011 World Cup was fixed while urging the ICC, the BCCI and SLC to investigate the “lies”. Aluthgamage had said that the 2011 World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka was fixed by “certain parties” while receiving backlash from former players such as Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene. “Today I am telling you that we sold the 2011 world cup, I said this when I was the sports minister,” Aluthgamage had said to a local newspaper “Sirasa”. ALSO READ: After 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation, Sri Lankan government launches probe Talking about the allegations, de Silva, who was the chief selector of Sri Lanka Cricket, told Lankan newspaper Sunday Times, said that people can’t get away with lies all the time and the allegations need to be investigated immediately. "When serious allegations like these are being made, it affects a lot of people" “We cannot let people get away all the time with lies. I request everyone, ICC, BCCI, and SLC to investigate this immediately,” said de Silva. De Silva legends like Sachin Tendulkar, who lifted his maiden World Cup in 2011, deserves respect earned after the victory. “Just like we cherished our World Cup victory, players like Sachin (Tendulkar) cherish these moments for the rest of their lives. I think in the interest of Sachin and the millions of cricket fans across India, it’s the duty of the Indian government and their cricket board to initiate an impartial inquiry to see whether they have won a fixed World Cup,” he said. “When serious allegations like these are being made, it affects a lot of people. In this case not only us, the selectors, the players, and the team management but Indian cricketers who deservingly won the world title. We need to clear this once and for all for the greater good of the game we love,” he added. In the match, India chased down 275 after stunning performances by Gautam Gambhir (97) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (91*) as the Men in Blue won the trophy for the second time after 1983.

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