Rohit Sharma-led Team India is taking the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI match of the series wearing black armbands in memory of former India cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad who passed away on Wednesday.
Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to bat against Rohit Sharma's India in the first ODI match of the series at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.
Sri Lanka great and interim coach Sanath Jayasuriya has urged patience with his side as the island nation prepares for the ODI component of their ongoing white-ball series against India.
This achievement places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards, showcasing Yadav's remarkable rise in the shortest format of the game.
After his side's defeat against India in the third T20I match of the series, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka said that he is disappointed with their batting line-up.
Sri Lanka achieved an unwanted record as Charith Asalanka's side registered the landmark of most defeats in the T20Is after their defeat against India in the third 20-over match of the series.
After a brief delay due to a wet outfield, Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field against India in the final T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday.
After the defeat in the second T20I against India, Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka opened up on the reason behind the loss saying that the team was unable to score runs in the death overs.
Suryakumar Yadav-led India won the toss and decided to field against Charith Asalanka's Sri Lanka in the second T20I match of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.