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Russel Arnold hoping Sri Lanka put 'best foot forward' against India

NEW DELHI: After exiting the T20 World Cup this year at the group stage, Sri Lanka's T20I team has undergone significant changes, much like India's. With his recent success in helping the Jaffna Kings win the LPL 2024 title, Charith Asalanka, the team's new captain, led the team in two…

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India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav is expected to take to captaincy like 'fish to water'

NEW DELHI: With India gearing ready to embark on a new chapter in T20 cricket after winning the World Cup in June, much expectation surrounds Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy in the three-match series against Sri Lanka that starts this Saturday in Pallekele.

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Sri Lanka squad update: Asitha Fernando replaces injured Dushmantha Chameera for India series

NEW DELHI: Pacer Asitha Fernando has been called up to the Sri Lanka squad to replace the injured Dushmantha Chameera for the upcoming home white-ball series against India starting on July 27. Chameera has been ruled out due to bronchitis and a respiratory infection.

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'He couldn't really gain the respect...': Former Sri Lanka cricketer on why Suryakumar Yadav was preferred over Hardik Pandya for India's T20I captaincy

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, sidelining star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. This decision comes despite Pandya's role as vice-captain during India's recent T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

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'Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are best players in the world, but...': How Sanath Jayasuriya is planning for India T20I series

NEW DELHI: Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, disclosed on Wednesday that Zubin Bharucha, the high performance director of Rajasthan Royals, has assisted his batters in getting ready for the forthcoming Twenty20 series against India. The coach anticipates that his team will capitalize on the retirements of…

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'It is not just Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli, there are...' - Ashish Nehra on Kohli, Gambhir back in the same dressing room

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir took the question on his relationship with Virat Kohli head-on at the press conference before the team's departure for the tour of Sri Lanka. While Gambhir said that the matter is not for "public" consumption, it remains to be seen how the two players,…

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Watch: The Suryakumar-Hardik hug ensures 'all is well' after the T20I captaincy debate

After the row around Mumbai Indians' captaincy, Hardik Pandya found himself in another battle for leadership when India's T20I captain was to be decided between him and Suryakumar Yadav. But this time the decision was not in Pandya's favour as the BCCI named Surya the T20I skipper while announcing the…

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'Amuses me that Hardik is termed an allrounder': Former coach slams Hardik Pandya for skipping domestic cricket

NEW DELHI: India allrounder Hardik Pandya is currently navigating challenges in both his personal and professional life. Recently, Pandya announced his separation from wife Natasa Stankovic on social media. Additionally, in a surprising turn of events, Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka,…

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Head coach Gautam Gambhir gives batting tips to Sanju Samson on first day in office

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, the newly appointed head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, took charge on Tuesday as the team began their first practice session in Pallekele, in preparation for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka.

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Shafali Verma's 81 takes India to 178/3 against Nepal in women's Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Shafali Verma's explosive 81 off 48 balls propelled India to a formidable total of 178 for 3 against Nepal in their final group match of the Women's Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dambulla, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

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'Teesre-chauthe over mein...': Suryakumar Yadav gives big hint to Axar Patel ahead of first T20I in Pallekele

NEW DELHI: Newly-appointed skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday gave a big hint to left-arm spinner Axar Patel ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele.

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Asalanka's rise and Chandimal's revival: Sri Lanka's T20I future brightens

Sri Lanka has announced their 16-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International (T20I) series against India, starting July 27, with Charith Asalanka named as the new captain. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka against India in T20Is

NEW DELHI: The island's cricket body announced on Tuesday that Charith Asalanka has been named Sri Lanka's new Twenty20 skipper ahead of a white ball series against visiting India.

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Captain should be on the park more often than not: Ajit Agarkar

MUMBAI: One of the contentious issues after the team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka was announced was the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as skipper with Shubman Gill named as his deputy.

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'Mumbai to Pallekele via Colombo': Team India arrives in Sri Lanka ahead of white-ball series. Watch

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket squad touched down in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday evening, in preparation for their upcoming limited-overs series set to commence on July 27.

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I have a fabulous relationship with Jay Shah: Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Before departing for Sri Lanka, head coach of Team India, Gautam Gambhir, discussed his relationship with Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, at a news conference.

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Watch: Indian cricket team leaves for Sri Lanka tour

NEW DELHI: Shortly after Gautam Gambhir's first press conference as Team India head coach, the Indian cricket team left for the Sri Lanka tour from Mumbai on Monday.

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Ajit Agarkar on why Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as Indian T20 captain over Hardik Pandya for Sri Lanka tour

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of the Indian T20 team, ahead of the tour of Sri Lanka, due to his fitness, feedback from the dressing room, and consistent availability, chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed on Monday. The tour will include three T20 Internationals and three…

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'Betterment of Indian cricket is important, Gautam Gambhir is not important'

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir addressed his first press conference as Team India alongwith chief selector Ajit Agarkar in Mumbai on Monday ahead of the Sri Lanka tour that starts on July 27.

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Ravindra Jadeja 'rested' for Sri Lanka series, not dropped: Report

NEW DELHI: Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is not part of India's squads for the upcoming Sri Lanka series, beginning a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir. This follows Jadeja, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20 Internationals after India's successful T20 World Cup campaign in the Americas.

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'Switch off and ... ': Rohit Sharma's adorable post with wife Ritika ahead of Sri Lanka tour

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma is currently enjoying time abroad with his family following the T20 World Cup felicitation event in Mumbai on July 4. There was speculation that he might skip the Sri Lanka tour and return only for the home season in September. However, he has confirmed his availability…

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Sairaj Bahutule to be India's bowling coach in Sri Lanka

COLOMBO: Former India and Mumbai leg-spinning allrounder Sairaj Bahutule will travel to Sri Lanka as Team India's bowling coach for the six-match white-ball series, TOI has learnt.

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'Injustice has been meted out to Hardik Pandya': Former India cricketer on Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as T20I captain

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer and batting coach Sanjay Bangar has expressed dissatisfaction with the decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka instead of Hardik Pandya. Bangar, who believes Pandya played a crucial role in India’s recent T20 successes, feels that…

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'Bad guy image, tattoos, good manager, relationship with Bollywood actresses': Ex-cricketer's rant about 'possible' requirements for India selection

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Thursday announced the India white-ball squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, featuring three T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kick start Gautam Gambhir's tenure as head coach.

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