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Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India registered a clean sweep in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. The visitors held their nerve and registered a Super Over win at the Pallekele International cricket Stadium. The Men in Blue will now take on the Charith Asalanka-led side in a three-match ODI series in Colombo from August 2.
In this article, we will go through all the big news that took place on July 30-31.
Major cricket events that happened on July 30 and 31
BCCI to take action against foreign players over last-minute withdrawals: Reports
According to recent reports, BCCI is looking to take actions against foreign players over their last-minute withdrawals. A report published by Cricbuzz stated, “The actions of players such as Jason Roy, Alex Hales, and Wanindu Hasaranga, to name a few, who have withdrawn from the IPL on various occasions in the past - ostensibly because of receiving a low bid - have raised concerns."
India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over in 3rd T20I; clinch series by 3-0
The three-match T20I series between India and Sri Lanka ended with a thrilling Super Over with Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian team coming out on top. Defending 138 runs, Indian team found themselves in all sorts of trouble with Sri Lankan batters anchoring the chase really well. However, Suryakumar Yadav's amazing captaincy tactics and Indian bowlers bowling exceptionally well, Indian team finally found themselves on the winning side.
SLC announce Sri Lanka squad for ODI series against India
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced the 16-member squad to play in the ODI series of the India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024. The Sri Lankan Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Harin Fernando, approved the squad. The three-match ODI series will be played on the 2nd, 4th and 7th August 2024 at the RPICS, Colombo.
BCCI to allow franchises to retain uncapped players: Reports
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises are set to hold a meeting in Mumbai on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss some of the key topics around the cash-rich league. According to recent reports, BCCI is mulling to allow the retention of uncapped players.
WATCH: Rinku Singh wins ‘Best Fielder’ medal; Gambhir's reaction surfaces
After India’s 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, Assistant Coach Ryan ten Doeschate awarded Rinku Singh with the ‘Best Fielder’ medal of the series. While T Dilip called out the three contenders, which included Singh, Ravi Bishnoi and Riyan Parag, it was Doeschate who hailed Singh’s efforts on the field while announcing him the winner. Moreover, Gambhir couldn’t stop smiling with the youngster's efforts.
I don't want to be captain, I want to be leader: Suryakumar Yadav
On Tuesday, India whitewashed Sri Lanka at latter’s home, clinching the T20I series with 3-0 margin. India’s T20I captain, who also finished bagging the Player of the Series award, expressed himself of taking the role as a leader and not the captain. “Like I said before the series, I don’t want to be the captain, I want to be the leader,” he said at the post-match presentation.
Pakistan to appoint Waqar Younis as Director of Cricket: Reports
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, is reportedly contemplating the appointment of Waqar Younis as the new director of cricket affairs. It was revealed that the PCB chairman is interested in replicating the other national cricket boards in terms of putting his trust in a former player to oversee cricket affairs.
Mohsin Naqvi to become ACC President after Jay Shah: Reports
In a big update, it is being reported that PCB Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi is set to take over the reigns from BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah as Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman. “When the ACC meets later this year, it will confirm that Naqvi will be the next President for a two-year term…. When (Jay) Shah steps down, the PCB Chief will take over,” a source told PTI.
Joe Root rises to top in ICC Test batting rankings; Rohit Sharma gains one spot
Star England batter Joe Root rose to the number one spot in the ICC Test batting rankings after his prolific run in the recently concluded Test series against West Indies. Root dethroned star New Zealand batter Kane Williamson from the top after scoring 291 runs from four innings against West Indies which included one hundred and two fifties. Apart from him, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam (3rd), New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell (4th), Australia’s Steve Smith (5th) and India captain Rohit Sharma (6th) rose one spot each.
