Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said that the pitches in Sri Lanka were tough to bat on. The comments come after India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2&nbsp;with the first ODI being tied. This was the first time since 1997 since that India lost a bilateral ODI series in Sri Lanka.

Karthik was responding to a question about India batter Virat Kohli's lack of runs and LBW dismissal in the series when he made the comments. Kohli scored 24 runs in the first ODI while managing only 14 and 20 runs in the next two games.

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“It’s been a tough pitch to play spin in this series, let’s admit that first. Be it Virat Kohli, be it Rohit Sharma, or be it anyone else. With the slightly semi-new ball between overs about 8 to 30, it’s been hard work. It’s nothing to worry about. Not too many pitches work that way, but it’s been a tough pitch to play spinners. I’m not going to defend Virat Kohli here, but I can tell you that playing spin was very hard,” Karthik said in a conversation with news outlet Cricbuzz.

After the first game ended in a tie, India lost the second ODI by 32 runs and the third ODI by 110 runs. They were chasing in all three matches after losing three consecutive tosses.

India skipper Rohit Sharma had also agreed that the ability to play spin is something they (team) will have to look into but didn't call it a concern.

"I don't think it's (playing spin) a concern, but it's something we need to look at seriously, our individual gameplans, and it's something we were definitely put under pressure with in this series." Rohit had said after the loss in third ODI. 
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Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said that the pitches in Sri Lanka were tough to bat on. The comments come after India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 with the first ODI being tied.

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has said that the pitches in Sri Lanka were tough to bat on. The comments come after India lost the three-match ODI series 0-2 with the first ODI being tied. This was the first time since 1997 since that India lost a bilateral ODI series in Sri Lanka. Karthik was responding to a question about India batter Virat Kohli's lack of runs and LBW dismissal in the series when he made the comments. Kohli scored 24 runs in the first ODI while managing only 14 and 20 runs in the next two games. Also Read: Vinesh Phogat Olympic Medal appeal: 'Incredibly tough...,' says Olympian Abhinav Bindra on chances of medal “It’s been a tough pitch to play spin in this series, let’s admit that first. Be it Virat Kohli, be it Rohit Sharma, or be it anyone else. With the slightly semi-new ball between overs about 8 to 30, it’s been hard work. It’s nothing to worry about. Not too many pitches work that way, but it’s been a tough pitch to play spinners. I’m not going to defend Virat Kohli here, but I can tell you that playing spin was very hard,” Karthik said in a conversation with news outlet Cricbuzz. After the first game ended in a tie, India lost the second ODI by 32 runs and the third ODI by 110 runs. They were chasing in all three matches after losing three consecutive tosses. India skipper Rohit Sharma had also agreed that the ability to play spin is something they (team) will have to look into but didn't call it a concern. "I don't think it's (playing spin) a concern, but it's something we need to look at seriously, our individual gameplans, and it's something we were definitely put under pressure with in this series." Rohit had said after the loss in third ODI.

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India&#39;s ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed his first County Cricket wicket in his debut for Worcestershire.

The Tamil Nadu born all rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire&rsquo;s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/3rd-test-india-demolish-sri-lanka-whitewash-series-18977">Ashwin</a> dismissed Roderick&#39;s wicket in his 10th over.&nbsp;

While batting at No 6, the cricketer also hit 36 runs, besides taking two more wickets.&nbsp;

The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/cricket/2nd-test-ashwin-rahane-put-india-on-top-against-lanka-18613">30-year-old cricketer</a> will be facing his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara in the match against Nottinghamshire on September 5.

Ashwin stated that he will be playing for all four games for Worcestershire. In an interview with ESPN, he said &quot;I could be called to play in the Australia series. But I have indicated that I will be available for all four games. As of now, there are no communication channels open but they will be shortly so I&rsquo;ll probably get a clearer idea after the Sri Lanka series,&rdquo;&nbsp;

Ashwin presently ranks third in the ICC&#39;s Test bowling rankings.

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The Tamil Nadu-born all-rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire?s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. Ashwin dismissed Roderick's wicket in his 10th over

India's ace spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has claimed his first County Cricket wicket in his debut for Worcestershire. The Tamil Nadu born all rounder took his maiden wicket in County championship by bowling Gloucestershire’s wicket-keeper batsman Gareth Roderick. Ashwin dismissed Roderick's wicket in his 10th over. While batting at No 6, the cricketer also hit 36 runs, besides taking two more wickets. The 30-year-old cricketer will be facing his team-mate Cheteshwar Pujara in the match against Nottinghamshire on September 5. Ashwin stated that he will be playing for all four games for Worcestershire. In an interview with ESPN, he said "I could be called to play in the Australia series. But I have indicated that I will be available for all four games. As of now, there are no communication channels open but they will be shortly so I’ll probably get a clearer idea after the Sri Lanka series,” Ashwin presently ranks third in the ICC's Test bowling rankings.

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