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Dunith Wellalage picked five wickets to help SL win an ODI series against India in 27 years. Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer raised concerns after team India’s loss against Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded ODI series.
In this article, we will have look at the major news that took place in the world of cricket in last 24 hours.
Wasim Jaffer raises concerns after India’s loss against Sri Lanka
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer raised concerns after team India’s loss against Sri Lanka in the recently-concluded ODI series. Jaffer pointed out his concerns about Team India’s preparations for the forthcoming 2025 Champions Trophy. The ex-cricketer said that the Men in Blue have only a few games left before they compete in the mega ICC tournament. He took to X to share, “SL played better cricket and deserve the series win. It doesn't worry me that India lost a series. Wins and losses are part of the game. However it's a point of concern that India has just 3 ODIs before the Champions Trophy.”
Dunith Wellalage's 5-27 guides SL to historic win over India in 27 years
Dunith Wellalage picked five wickets to help SL win an ODI series against India in 27 years. India clashed against Charith Asalanka-led Islanders in the final clash of the white-ball tour, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on August 7. After trailing the ODI series 0-1, the Rohit Sharma-led side took on their counterparts intending to level the series after losing another game by 32 runs, after the first ODI ended in a tie. The game saw the Sri Lankan skipper winning the toss and inviting the rivals to field first.
Fans slam team India for poor batting show against Sri Lanka in third ODI
Team India fans slammed Indian cricketers for their poor show with bat in the third and final ODI against Sri Lanka on August 7. India clashed against Charith Asalanka-led Islanders in the final clash of the white-ball tour, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. After trailing the ODI series 0-1, the Rohit Sharma-led side took on their counterparts intending to level the series after losing another game by 32 runs. However, the Men in Blue put up a disappointing display of batting skills as Sri Lanka bowlers proved to be extremely lethal.
Fans on X debate over Shubman Gill's controversial catch in 3rd SL vs IND ODI
Indian vice-captain and opening batter Shubman Gill was involved in a controversy as he took an incredible catch to dis miss Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in the 3rd ODI. Playing at Colombo's R.Premadasa Stadium, the Men in Blue were asked to bowl first with the series on the line. After the Lankan top-order gave their side an incredible start, the Indian bowlers picked up a few quick wickets to get back into the contest. After the dismissal was confirmed, Sri Lanka Cricket shared a post on social media where the Indian vice-captain's foot was touching the rope. With this post, a massive debate broke out on whether Kusal Medis was rightly out.
Mohammed Siraj and Kusal Mendis get in heated verbal fight in 3rd SL vs IND ODI
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was involved in a heated verbal exchange with Sri Lankan wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis in the third and final ODI of the series. The Men in Blue entered this fixture 0-1 down after a shock defeat as the Lankan spinners bundled out the Indian batters at 208 to register a monumental 32-run win. Sri Lanka's batting continued to score runs freely before Avishka Fernando's dismissal which allowed the Indian bowling to get back into the contest. From that wicket, India took control and restricted the hosts to 248 at the end of the innings. In this phase, Siraj came back for his second spell and got an outside edge off Mendis who then fended away which could have gone on the stumps. After this action, both players were involved in a heated moment.
Usually play on good wickets and small boundaries: Maheesh Theekshana takes dig at Indian team after historic win
Sri Lankan off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana took a dig at Indian cricketer by saying that the Men in Blue only know how to play on good wickets. He said, “They (India) usually play on good wickets and small boundaries in India. We knew playing in Premadasa, if there’s little bit turn, we can take advantage because we have good spinners. Rohit came into bat and he attacked me, Asitha got a good start, came back and got Shubman, and then Wellalage was brilliant, Vandersay did a great job … Hasaranga in the first game, Akila bowled economically in both the games. I wanted to bowl more dot balls. It was a team effort. All the players contributed, that’s why we ended up winning 2-0.”
Too far-fetched for a kid to come here and play with players like you: Riyan Parag’s heartwarming speech in India dressing room
Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag finally got the chance to represent India in ODIs. Before receiving his ODI cap, Parag made an emotional speech in the Indian dressing room. He said, “Coming from Assam, it was termed impossible, too far-fetched for a kid to come here and play with players like you. Players I have watched when I was growing up, idolised when I was growing up. Now, this was even more emotional for me cause I actually saw people who I watched growing up – Rohit bhai, Virat bhaiya. And then, now actually being here, practicing, going inside, sharing the same hotel, being in the same rooms, all of these just feel surreal. And I called my mom when I first got this. And mom and dad were on the video call with me. Got in the ODI callup. And everyone was crying but then it was just a very emotional experience that I had and felt.”
We need to admit where we have made mistakes: Rohit Sharma after India’s defeat in ODI series against Sri Lanka
After India went down to Sri Lanka in the three-match ODI series, India ODI captain Rohit Sharma accepted that the Indian team made some mistakes. In the post-match conference, Sharma said, “As far as the team is concerned, and how I look at it, we need to admit where we have made mistakes, we didn't dominate against spin. On such wickets, you need to dominate a bit and the Sri Lankan spinners had consistently kept us under pressure in all three games. Somewhere, we need to think about what we can do, which players should be given opportunities on such wickets. However, when you're playing on such challenging pitches, it is also important to have consistency in your team selection.”
Suryakumar Yadav to play Buchi Babu tournament for Mumbai
India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav will reportedly be playing in the Buchi Babu invitational cricket tournament for the Mumbai team. According to Indian Express, Yadav ihas nformed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) selection committee chief Sanjay Patil on Wednesday evening about his availability and desire to play the tournament. The Mumbai team is currently led by Sarfaraz Khan and the tournament is set to start from August 15. The Indian Express quoted Yadav as saying, “I will be playing Buchi Babu tournament. It will give me good practice session before the domestic seasons starts. I will join the team after 25th. I’m always available to play for Mumbai and club team when ever free."
