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Rohit Sharma Clarifies Intentions After Powerplay: 'I Never Planned to Lose My Wicket'
In the series, Rohit emerged as India's top performer, accumulating 157 runs, including two half-centuries, with a strike rate of 141.44 over the three games. Despite his aggressive approach during the Power-play, which did not result in a series victory for India, the rest of the team faltered against the Sri Lankan spin attack.
Wellalage’s Five-Wicket Haul Powers Sri Lanka to 110-Run Victory Over India, Secures 2-0 Series Win
It was Sri Lanka posting a challenging target after their highest total of the series, 248/7, on the back of half-centuries from Avishka Fernando and Kusal Mendis. But once again, the Indian batsmen had no answer to the spinning threat as Wellalage returned magical figures of 5-27. Only four Indian batsmen made it to double figures as they were bowled out for the lowest total of the series—138 in 26.1 overs.
Spin Conditions Can Upend Games, Says India's Assistant Coach Nayar
India's vulnerability to spin was evident once again as leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay devastated their lineup with a six-wicket haul, leading to a 32-run loss for the visitors on Sunday.
Vandersay Reflects on Six-Wicket Haul in 2nd ODI: Focused on Fundamentals and Key Areas
Reflecting on his performance, Vandersay commented, “There was assistance on the wicket so I was trying to hit the good areas and do the basics right. This is my first game after some time so I had to bowl in good areas. Once I got the first wicket I built up confidence also. I kept hitting the right areas and with God's grace I was able to get six wickets.” He was named Player of the Match for his efforts.
Rohit's Resilience Amidst Indian Batters' Struggles Sees Sri Lanka Secure a Tie
Shivam Dube’s crucial innings, which included two sixes and a boundary to tie the scores, momentarily seemed to spell trouble for Sri Lanka. However, Asalanka stepped up to ensure a psychological victory for the home team.
1st ODI: Sri Lanka Choose to Bat First; Mohamed Shiraz Debuts and KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer Feature for India
Sri Lankan skipper Charith Asalanka said at the toss that this looked a bit of a dry pitch and hence the decision to bat first. He added, "We're going with a 6-5 combination. We definitely need to work on our mental game; we had some lapses in the last game.".
Wanindu Hasaranga Resigns as Sri Lanka T20I Captain Before Upcoming Series Against India
In an SLC statement, Hasaranga explained that stepping down was in the best interest of the team while he intended to continue contributing as a player. "Sri Lanka will always receive my fullest effort as a player, and I will support my teammates and leadership as I always have," he wrote in his resignation letter.
ICC Permits Suspended Sri Lanka to Compete Internationally, U19 World Cup 2024 Withdrawn
The decisions were reached during the ICC Board meeting on Tuesday, solidifying the terms of Sri Lanka Cricket's suspension.
Sri Lanka Cricket Insists on Presidential Assurance Before Urging ICC to Lift Ban
This plea from the SLC head comes in response to the Sports Minister's commitment to contest the allegedly illegal suspension at the ICC. SLC Chairman Shammi Silva disclosed plans to meet with the ICC on November 21 but stressed the need for political assurance.
ICC Suspends Sri Lanka's Membership Due to Government Interference
This significant development unfolded just a day after Sri Lanka's campaign in the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup in India concluded with a five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in Bengaluru.
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