India's defeat to Sri Lanka in the second ODI was indeed unexpected. However, the challenging conditions played a significant role in the outcome. Abhishek Nayar, India's assistant coach, noted that it's been rare to see Sri Lanka triumph over India in recent times.
Sri Lanka's star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remaining two ODIs against India after sustaining an injury to his left hamstring.
Ahead of the ODI series, India skipper Rohit Sharma recalled his side's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph where they defeated South Africa in the final of the competition.
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.
The Indian men's team began their preparations for their upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, which will kick off on Friday at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced the first-ever bilateral series between them will be played from September 18-22 in the United Arab Emirates.
India's tour of Sri Lanka will start on July 27. The tour will kick off with a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-match ODI series, which will start on August 2. The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series, while the R Premadasa is getting to host
After the completion of the press conference in Mumbai on Monday, the Indian Cricket Team left for Sri Lanka, where they will play a three-match T20I and followed by three-match ODI series.