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 captain Charith Asalanka lavished praise on spinner Jeffrey Vandersay, who produced a match-winning performance for the hosts in the second ODI against India.
The last time India failed to win a series against Sri Lanka was in December 1997, when a three-match series held at home ended in a 1-1 draw. Though both Asian rivals have shared a healthy rivalry over the years, which was at the peak of its competitiveness in the decade of 2000s, India sta
Jeffrey Vandersay weaved magic, left India batters speechless and handed Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the series following their 32-run triumph in the second ODI on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium.
Jeffrey Vandersay weaved magic, left India batters speechless and handed Sri Lanka a 1-0 lead in the series following their 32-run triumph in the second ODI on Sunday at the R Premadasa Stadium.
After a half-century in the first ODI, Rohit continued firing all cylinders in the second ODI, scoring 66 in just 44 balls, with five fours and four sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of over 145.
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik congratulated the Indian Men's Hockey Team following their victory in the quarterfinals against Great Britain in the ongoing Paris Olympics on Sunday.
The spin trio of Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav displayed a stunning performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 240/9 in the second ODI match of the series at R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.