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SL vs IND 1st ODI: Sri Lanka decide to bat, Iyer, Rahul make comeback
Captaining the team for the first time since taking the reins as Sri Lanka’s ODI skipper, Charith Asalanka decided to bat after winning the toss in the first ODI match against India on Friday at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. Sri Lanka, having been hit by a series of injuries to their players, handed the debut to their rising bowler Mohamed Shiraz.
For India, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul have made their comeback to the team. KL Rahul was preferred over Rishabh Pant, while Shivam Dube was preferred over Riyan Parag. Shreyas Iyer comes into the team after a long period and this is his first game since losing central contract. More importantly, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in action.
SL XI: Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (c), Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohamed Shiraz
IND XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
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ENG vs IND, 2nd Test: Ravi Shastri expresses disappointment over India’s decision to leave Bumrah out
Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has slammed India’s decision to rest premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah from the second Test against England that commenced on Wednesday at Edgbaston. Shastri was left disappointed, considering the importance of the second Test, which is crucial for India to win to bounce back in the five-match series. India, meanwhile, lef...
ENG vs IND 2nd Test: England decide to bowl, India rest Bumrah
England won the toss and decided to bowl against India in the second Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday. England remain unchanged from their Headingley win, while India have rested pacer Jasprit Bumrah to manage workload.
In another bold decision, India have dropped Sai Sudharsan and Shardul Thakur, clearing the way for Nitish Kumar Redd...
Keshav Maharaj ruled out of 2nd Test vs Zimbabwe
South Africa’s stand-in captain, Keshav Maharaj, has been ruled out of the second Test against Zimbabwe following a left groin injury. In his absence, all-rounder Wiaan Mulder will lead the side in the second Test that begins on July 6 in Bulawayo.
Maharaj, who led South Africa in the first Test in the absence of regular c...
TNPL 2025: Dindigul Dragons vs Trichy Grand Cholas, Eliminator
In the Eliminator of the ongoing Tamil Nadu Premier League, Dindigul Dragons will face Trichy Grand Cholas on Wednesday at NPR College Ground, Dindigul. The winner of this clash will qualify for Qualifier 2, where they will face Chepauk Super Gillies. While the loser of the eliminator will be knocked out of the tournament.
Both ...
SL vs BAN 1st ODI: Bangladesh eye dominance as action switches to ODIs
The much-anticipated first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is set to be played on Wednesday at R. Premadasa Stadium. Recently, both sides were seen in a competitive two-match Test series where Sri Lanka clinched the series 1-0 after winning the second Test.
The first Test had resulted in a draw. This clash marks a ...
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