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  • IND W Vs SL W T20 WC 12th Match Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s India Vs Sri Lanka, Dubai, 7.30 PM IST, October 9 | cricket news

    IND W vs SL W: India bounced back in their 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a crucial six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan, after suffering a 58-run defeat to New Zealand in their opener. The victory has put India back on track, but their semi-final hopes remain precarious, as any further slip-up could significantly hinder their chances. With the daunting challenge of facing defending champions Australia in their final Group A match, a victory against Sri Lanka in their next game is vital for India’s qualification hopes.

    Sri Lanka, on the other hand, have had a tough tournament so far, despite entering the World Cup on a high after winning their maiden Asia Cup title earlier this year by defeating India in the final. Their campaign has been marred by consecutive defeats, starting with a 31-run loss to Pakistan and followed by a six-wicket loss to Australia. With two defeats in as many games, Sri Lanka are fighting to stay alive in the tournament.

    IND W vs SL W: Head To Head

    When it comes to head-to-head encounters, India have historically dominated Sri Lanka, holding a commanding 19-5 record. The two teams first met in the 2009 Women’s T20 World Cup, and India have often had the upper hand in their Asian matchups. However, Sri Lanka’s recent win over India in the final of the Women’s Asia Cup in July, where they claimed an emphatic eight-wicket victory, will give them confidence as they look to replicate that success on the global stage.

    Both teams will be desperate for a win in this crucial encounter, with India’s quest to secure a semi-final spot and Sri Lanka’s hope to salvage their campaign hanging in the balance.

    IND vs SL T20 WC: Match Details

    Match: India Women (IN-W) vs Sri Lanka Women (SL-W), 12th Match, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Date: October 9, 2024 (Wednesday) Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 06:00 PM LOCAL Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

    India vs Sri Lanka Women’s T20 World Cup: Dream11 Prediction

    Keepers – Anushka Sanjeewani

    Batsmen – Chamari Athapaththu, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Harmanpreet Kaur

    All-rounders – Deepti Sharma, Hasini Perera

    Bowlers – Renuka Thakur Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani

    IND vs SL Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Match: Pitch Report

    The Dubai pitch has been slow and challenging for batters throughout the tournament, making run-scoring difficult. With dew not being a major factor, the toss-winning captain’s decision to bat or bowl will likely depend on their preference for setting or chasing a target. Spinners from both sides are expected to excel, as the track has been favorable for spin bowling, posing challenges for the batters.

    IND vs SL Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Weather Report

    According to AccuWeather, clear skies are expected during the IND vs SL match, with temperatures around 33°C and no chance of rain.

  • IND vs SL: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir’s Reaction Goes Viral As India Batters Choke In 1st ODI Vs Sri Lanka, See PICS | cricket news

    After electing to bat first, Sri Lanka bounced back from 101/5 to post a solid total of 230 runs. Dunith Wellalage’s fifty which got three crucial partnerships enroute his innings helped the hosts get in the game against a high quality Indian side. Chasing 231, captain Rohit Sharma picked up right from where he left last month with his tremendous form with a 33-ball half-century. India were 71 without a loss but Sri Lanka came in handy for their skipper Asalanka who in the end became the hero for his side with his bowling.

    Duo of Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer built a steady partnership but their stand was broken with wickets in back to back overs. (IND vs SL: Janith Liyanage’s Controversial Walk-Off Despite Being Not Out Leaves Sri Lankan Dressing Room In Shock During First ODI)

    In the end it came to Shivam Dube who almost got the job done for the Men in Blue. India needed 1 run with a wicket in hand after Dube’s dismissal but Arshdeep Singh went for the big one and got LBW which handed a draw to both sides. Kohli sitting with Gambhir in the dressing room was shocked along with his coach after the match turned out of India’s favor at the last moment.

    Checkout the pictures here….

    #SLvIND #tapmad #HojaoADFree pic.twitter.com/t8ZA8II3i7

    Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) August 2, 2024

    Kohli & Gambhir’s reaction when Arshdeep’s wicket fell and match got tied. pic.twitter.com/Ognq7BtAsY Alaska (@alaskawahines) August 2, 2024

    The total was better than what it looked on the board due to conditions which are heavily loaded in favor of slow bowlers. Wellalage’s 67 not out off 65 balls had seven fours and two sixes in it. Nissanka made 56 off 75 balls. Left-arm orthodox spinner Axar Patel (2/33 in 10 overs) and wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav (1/33 in 10 overs) were economical while seamers Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj also chipped in with a wicket apiece. In last 20 overs, 118 runs were scored.

    Chasing, skipper Rohit Sharma made 58 off 47 balls, while Axar Patel (33) and KL Rahul (31) also chipped in with contributions but couldn’t finish off the game.Charith Asalanka (3/30) and Wanindu Hasaranga (3/30) 58) were the pick of the bowlers for the hosts. (‘IPL Wala Hai Kya’: KL Rahul’s Hilarious Discussion With Rohit Sharma Goes Viral – WATCH)

    Brief Score: Sri Lanka: 230 for 8 in 50 overs (Pathum Nissanka 56, Dunith Wellalage 67 not out, Axar Patel 2/33, Kuldeep Yadav 1/33). India: 230 all out in 47.5 overs (Rohit Sharma 58; Charith Asalanka 3/30, Wanindu Hasaranga 3/58).

  • ‘IPL Wala Hai Kya’: KL Rahul’s Hilarious Discussion With Rohit Sharma Goes Viral – WATCH | cricket news

    Team India have begun a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir and the first project is the tour of Sri Lanka. With a whitewash in the T20I series, Men in Blue began their ODI series with the return of some big names like Virat Kohli, captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and more. However, focusing on the first ODI against Sri Lanka, a funny incident happened which took the internet apart. KL Rahul seemed to be confused with the DRS rule of international cricket and IPL. He was seen asking his captain about the rule as heard on screen, “IPL Wala rule hai kya.”(Is the IPL rule applicable here?)

    Sri Lankan openers Avishka Fernando and Pathum Nissanka faced a challenging new ball attack from Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh. Siraj struck first, and then Shivam Dube, coming in as the second-change bowler, dismissed Kusal Mendis in the fourteenth over. Two balls later, a controversial moment unfolded when the umpire denied an appeal for a catch, leaving both the bowler and wicketkeeper perplexed. (IND vs SL Live Streaming 1st ODI: When And Where To Watch India vs Sri Lanka Match Live On TV, Mobile Apps, Online)

    Dube bowled a length delivery down the leg stump, which Nissanka attempted to flick. Wicketkeeper Rahul and Dube appealed for a caught-out decision, but the on-field umpire turned it down. Dube then gestured for a review, prompting Rahul to question whether the rule allowing reviews for wides applied in international cricket.

    watch the clip here…

    “In IPL, wide balls get saved, that’s why he is saying this.” Kl Rahul to Rohit Sharma pic.twitter.com/UZkh6wrY6B

    Anshu Rajput (@Anshutweetss) August 2, 2024

    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. India’s tour of Sri Lanka started on July 27 with the T20I series, with India securing a 43-run win. In the second T20I, India secured a seven-wicket victory in a rain-affected match. Meanwhile, the Men in Blue clinched a win in the super-over in the third match.

    Rohit is coming back in Indian colors after leading Men in Blue to a memorable seven-run against South Africa in the final of ICC T20 World Cup at Barbados on June 29.

    On the other hand, Sri Lanka is on the back foot as their star pacer Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka are set to miss the ODI series against India. The hosts will take on India in the 50-over series without Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara who are still not fit to play.

    Pathirana sustained a shoulder injury while fielding in the third T20I of the series against India. Meanwhile, Madushanka suffered a hamstring injury while training, he had played only one match in the T20I series.

    Speaking at the time of the toss, India skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Kuldeep Yadav are back in the playing eleven.

    “Good pitch. We have played a lot of cricket here and know the conditions. There has been a lot of changes; I am back, so is Virat, KL and Shreyas Iyer. Kuldeep also comes back in. Dube is also playing. We We had a great World Cup, we didn’t cross the finishing line but we have created an atmosphere where guys can come in and play with freedom. will bowl), I will focus on my batting. We have enough bowlers in the squad that can roll their arm over,” Rohit Sharma said.

    Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka said injury is a concern for the hosts but he is looking forward to the game.

    “We are going to bat first. It looks like a dry pitch and that’s the reason. We are going with 6-5 combination. Shiraz is making his debut today. We have to improve our mental skills, we did some bad things in the last game but that is the past and we are looking forward to this game. It (injuries) is a concern as a captain but I am looking forward to going with my second line of bowling,” Charith Asalanka said.

  • Well Done, Buddy Says Hardik Pandya On Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy As Head Coach Gambhir Delivers Amazing Speech | cricket news

    Newly appointed India head coach Gautam Gambhir has kicked off his tenure with a commanding 3-0 T20I series victory over Sri Lanka. In his post-series address, Gambhir praised the team’s performance and particularly praised Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership. The comments were highlighted in a video released by the BCCI on social media.

    Gambhir began his speech by extending congratulations to the team and captain Suryakumar Yadav. He emphasized the significance of their triumph, noting that their relentless effort and determination were key to their success. “Congratulations on a great series win. Special congratulations to Surya for his outstanding captaincy and his impressive performances with the bat,” Gambhir said. He acknowledged the team’s ability to fight hard for every delivery and run, which he believed was crucial to their series victory.

    The new head coach reflected on the game’s challenges and urged his players to continue improving their skills, especially in adapting to varied pitch conditions. He stressed the importance of assessing match situations quickly and understanding what constitutes a competitive score. “There’s a lot of learning from this series. We need to keep getting better, especially in handling different types of wickets,” Gambhir advised. He also set a clear expectation for the players to maintain high fitness levels in preparation for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.

    Gambhir concluded his speech with a call to action regarding fitness. He informed the players who would not participate in the 50-over format to use their break wisely and ensure they return in top condition. “Make sure that when you come back for the Bangladesh series, your fitness levels are at their peak. You don’t want to return thinking you can just turn up and perform without proper preparation,” Gambhir cautioned.

    Following Gambhir’s remarks, all-rounder Hardik Pandya took the floor to share his thoughts. Pandya echoed Gambhir’s praise for Suryakumar Yadav, highlighting his crucial role in both batting and captaincy. “First of all, well done! I think in batting first, we were challenged, and conditions were difficult, but I think after losing those early wickets Shubman (Gill) and Riyan (Parag) the way they batted and created the partnership was brilliant. When you speak about situational awareness, I think that point of time, what you both did was very, very important. And that gave us a platform to at least reach a decent total which our bowlers made sure bowl at the right areas. Especially, I always emphasize on the fact that the lower order has to come and chip in and I think Washi (Washington Sundar) and those 8 runs by Bishi (Ravi Bishnoi) were very important.”

    Head Coach Gautam Gambhir Hardik Pandya addresses the dressing room as the action now shifts to the ODIs in Colombo #TeamIndia | #SLvIND | @GautamGambhir | @hardikpandya7 pic.twitter.com/PFrTEVzdvd — BCCI (@BCCI) July 31, 2024

    “As Gauti bhai mentioned, Surya, well done on making sure that the way you rotated the bowlers, making sure, showing faith in the bowlers, which you gave in the last couple of overs. That was brilliant. And as a bowling group, obviously it was fantastic everyone chipped in, eventually it kind of takes us forward. done to all the guys who are playing ODIs, kill it!,” he said.

    India will now shift focus to the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, though Suryakumar Yadav will not be part of this next leg of fixtures. The team’s preparation and performance in the ODI series will be crucial as they aim to build on their T20I success.

  • IND Vs SL 3rd T20I Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News; Injury Updates For Today’s India vs Sri Lanka In Pallekele Stadium, 7PM IST, Balagolla | cricket news

    In the previous game, rain spoiled the second T20I making the game shorter when India came out to chase against Sri Lanka. Team India are up and running under new coach and new captain eyeing a whitewash of the hosts. For Sri Lanka, they are also under new coach and new captain in this series but so far it has been disappointing for them playing at home against a quality Indian side. India batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket, becoming the first-ever player to touch the 1,000-run mark in international cricket in this calendar year.

    Match Details

    Match: India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I

    Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

    My Dream11 team for SL vs IND 3rd T20I

    Wicket Keepers: Rishabh Pant

    Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), (vc), Rinku Singh, Kusal Perera

    All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Wanindu Hasaranga

    Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ravi Bishnoi, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.

    Probable Playing XIs

    India: Shubman Gill/Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant/Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Khaleel Ahmed.

    Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Dinesh Chandimal/Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Ramesh Mendis/Dilshan Madhushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando. (Gautam Gambhir & Suryakumar Yadav’s Intense Post-Match Chat After Team India’ Series Win Against Sri Lanka Goes Viral – Watch)

    Jaiswal accomplished this milestone during his side’s second T20I match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele. During a run-chase of a target of 78 runs in a rain-affected game, Jaiswal smacked a quickfire 30 in just 15 balls, with three fours and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 200.00.

    In just 13 matches this year, Jaiswal has scored 1,023 runs at an average of 63.93 and a strike rate of 94.54, with two centuries and five fifties. His best score is 214*. Notably, these have all come from his appearances in Tests and T20Is as he is yet to make his ODI debut.

    At numbers two and three, his distant rivals are Kusal Mendis (888 runs in 26 matches, with six fifties) and Ibrahim Zadran of Afghanistan (844 runs in 25 matches, with a century and eight fifties). (RCB To Release Glenn Maxwell Ahead Of IPL Mega Auction 2025? Australian All-Rounder Unfollows Virat Kohli’s Franchise On Instagram)

    In six Tests this year, Jaiswal has scored 740 runs at an average of 74.00 after 11 innings. This includes two double tons and three fifties. His best score is 214*. In seven T20Is, he has scored 283 runs at an average of 47.16, with two half-centuries and a strike rate of 175.77. His best score is 77*.

    Coming to the match, Sri Lanka was put to bat first by India. Fine knocks from Kusal Perera (53 in 34 balls, with six fours and two sixes), Pathum Nissanka (32 in 24 balls, with five fours) and their 64-run partnership helped SL get off to a fine start. After another 50-run stand between Perera and Kamindu Mendis (26 in 23 balls, with four boundaries), Team India started to dominate and restricted SL to 161/9 in their 20 overs from a fine position of 130/2. Ravi Bishnoi (3/26) was the pick of the bowlers for India. Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh got two wickets.

    In the run-chase of 78 in eight overs under new playing conditions decided after rain, Jaiswal (30), skipper Suryakumar Yadav (26 in 12 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Hardik Pandya (22* in nine balls, with three fours and a six) guided India to a three-wicket win with nine balls left. India is 2-0 up in the series and Bishnoi got the ‘Player of the Match’ award. (With ANI Inputs)

  • IND vs SL Live Streaming 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch India vs Sri Lanka Match Live On TV, Mobile Apps, Online | cricket news

    Former Indian all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri backed the newly-appointed Indian coach Gautam Gambhir to succeed in his new role, saying that he is contemporary and young enough to bring fresh ideas to the table for a team which he knows a lot since. his playing days with them. India’s tour of Sri Lanka begins with a T20I on Saturday and consists of three T20Is and three ODIs each. Gill will be the deputy to Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma in the short format and 50-overs, respectively.

    This is Gambhir’s first assignment as head coach after being appointed to the position earlier in July after Rahul Dravid vacated the post following the ICC T20 World Cup win in the West Indies.

    Shastri believes Gautam Gambhir can make an immediate impact in his new role as head coach of India because he is a “contemporary” mentor and is already close to the team. The former opener faces the task of filling the shoes of Rahul Dravid as India’s head coach, with the national team at the top of their game following their ICC T20 World Cup win in the West Indies, which ended their 11-year-long ICC trophy. drought.

    The former all-rounder believes Gambhir can flourish in the job given he takes over a relatively settled team and has recently tasted success in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a mentor, leading the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their first title in 10 years and overall third. He listed out some potential challenges for the newly-appointed coach, be it player management or understanding each player. (IND vs SL T20Is: HUGE Blow To Sri Lanka As Another Key Bowler Ruled Out Due To Injury)

    “He is a contemporary, he just had a great season in the IPL. I think he is at the right age when he is young, he will come up with fresh ideas. He knows most of the players, especially in the white-ball. format, having been part of teams in the IPL,” Shastri said on the latest episode of the ICC Review.

    “And we know with Gautam, he is a no-nonsense guy. He will have his ideas as well. And the good thing for him is that he has a mature team. He has got a settled and mature team. I think even though you might think you are mature, you might benefit from some fresh ideas.”

    “Obviously, player management becomes the key as a coach. So it will be interesting to see how he goes. I think he has the tools, he has got the goods for the job and he’s got the experience,” Shastri concluded his point.

    Gambhir’s first task as India coach will be the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka later this month, while further challenges await the 42-year-old in the form of next year’s ICC Champions Trophy tournament and qualifying for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship. final.

    A key to achieving the latter will be overcoming Australia on their home turf in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series starting in November and achieving a hat-trick of series wins there. Shastri said that managing and understanding each individual player will be pivotal to Gambhir’s success.

    “It is a question of just understanding his players as quickly as possible,” Shastri added. (India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series: List Of Legendary Milestones Virat Kohli Can Achieve)

    “What their strengths are, what kind of human beings they are and what kind of temperaments do they have? What are their personalities? A lot goes on behind the scenes to understand a human being.”

    “I think that will be his most important task, which I think again should not be a problem because he is contemporary. He’s seen these guys from the outside, he has dealt with a lot of guys who might have played with KKR as well and for Lucknow Super Giants when he was there.”

    “And he has been around the circuit, the moment he finished cricket and that was not too long ago, he is still around, plays a lot of the legends cricket as well,” he concluded. India’s tour of Sri Lanka will kick- off with a three-match T20I series, followed by a three-match ODI series. The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series while the R Premadasa is getting to host the 50-over matches.

    The three ODIs will be held on August 2, August 4, and August 7. (Indian Cricket Legend Slams Gambhir And Agarkar: Fitness Not The Real Reason For Hardik Pandya’s Captaincy Ouster)

    Both teams will be taking to the field with new head coaches. While legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been named as the interim head coach for Lankan Lions, this will also be the first assignment for former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, succeeding the T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid.

    India’s last tour of Sri Lanka for a bilateral white-ball series came back in July 2021, with Dravid coaching the Shikhar Dhawan-led side. India won the ODI series 2-1, while Sri Lanka secured the T20I series by the same margin.

    Here are the live streaming details of India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I:

    When is the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I?- Date

    The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I will be played on Saturday, July 26.

    When will the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I begin?

    The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match will begin at 7 pm IST.

    Where is the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I going to be played?

    The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I will be played at Harare Sports Club.

    Where to watch the live broadcast of the IND vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I?

    The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I match will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.

    How to watch the live-streaming of the India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I Match?

    The India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I can be live-streamed on Sonyliv app.

    T20I Squad for Sri Lanka series: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.

    ODI Squad for Sri Lanka series: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana. (ANI)

  • Big Blow For Sri Lanka Ahead Of T20 Series Against India As Their Highest Wicket-Taker Vs India Ruled Out Due To Injury- Details Here | cricket news

    In a major setback for Sri Lanka ahead of their three-match T20I series against India, star pacer Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out due to an injury. Although the news has been circulating in Sri Lankan media, an official statement from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board is still awaited.

    Sri Lanka recently announced their squad for the T20I series, naming Charith Asalanka as captain following Wanindu Hasaranga’s resignation from the role due to a disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup. The squad also includes senior batsman Dinesh Chandimal, who was dropped for the T20 World Cup, while Dasun Shanaka has retained his spot. Notably, veteran Angelo Mathews has been excluded from the squad.

    India’s tour will feature three T20Is and as many ODIs. The Indian squad, announced with several surprises, will be led by Suryakumar Yadav instead of Hardik Pandya, who was vice-captain during the T20 World Cup. Pandya’s fitness issues were reportedly a key factor in his exclusion from the leadership role. The T20I squad sees the return of Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Axar Patel, alongside Pandya and Suryakumar. However, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Abhishek Sharma, who impressed in Zimbabwe, have been left out.

    The T20I series kicks off on July 27, with additional matches scheduled for July 28 and 30. The ODI series is set to begin on August 2.

    India’s T20 And ODI Squad For Srilanka Tour

    ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

    T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi. , Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.

  • Hardik Pandya’s Heartwarming Gesture At Airport; Hugs Fan Before Leaving For Sri Lanka, Video Goes Viral – Watch | cricket news

    Hardik Pandya, the dynamic all-rounder, continues to captivate fans both on and off the field. Known for his charisma and cricketing prowess, Pandya recently added another memorable moment to his repertoire. As Team India prepared to depart for their highly anticipated tour of Sri Lanka, Pandya was spotted sharing a heartfelt hug with a devoted fan at the airport, capturing the essence of his down-to-earth nature and deep connection with his admirers.

    Mumbai: Cricketer Hardik Pandya shares a warm hug with a fan as he arrives at the airport for his departure to Sri Lanka. pic.twitter.com/1U93wXFmW2

    — IANS (@ians_india) July 22, 2024

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    The Sri Lanka Tour: A New Chapter

    India is set to take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I on July 27 in Pallekele. This tour marks a significant chapter in Indian cricket as the team transitions into a new era. With Rohit Sharma announcing his retirement from T20Is, the leadership mantle has been passed to Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill as his deputy. Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir has taken the helm as the Head Coach, bringing a fresh perspective and strategic insight to the team.

    Hardik Pandya’s Crucial Role

    Hardik Pandya’s role in the squad remains crucial despite recent shifts in leadership positions. His performance in the T20 World Cup 2024 was nothing short of spectacular, especially his nerve-wracking final over against South Africa, where he successfully defended 16 runs to secure India’s victory. However, following the tournament, Pandya was stripped of his vice-captaincy in T20Is, raising questions and sparking discussions among fans and analysts alike.

    Selectors’ Doubts and Hardik’s Response

    Reports have surfaced suggesting that Gambhir and the selectors harbor doubts about Pandya’s tactical abilities and his capacity to deliver a full quota of overs in ODIs. This skepticism comes despite Pandya’s successful stint as the captain of Gujarat Titans, leading them to their maiden IPL title in 2022 and a runner-up finish in 2023. Unfortunately, his captaincy journey hit a rough patch in 2024, with Mumbai Indians finishing at the bottom of the IPL table.

    Selectors have opted for Shivam Dube over Pandya for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, questioning Pandya’s all-round capabilities. Dube, who has had limited bowling opportunities in recent matches, has been given the nod, pushing Pandya to prove his mettle in the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. This decision underscores the intense competition and high standards expected of top-tier cricketers.

    The Emotional Airport Moment

    Amidst these professional challenges, Pandya’s interaction with his fan at the airport provided a poignant reminder of his human side. The video of Pandya embracing the young fan quickly went viral, showcasing his genuine appreciation for his supporters. This moment of warmth and humility resonated deeply with cricket enthusiasts, reaffirming Pandya’s status as not just a cricketing icon but also a beloved public figure.

    Moving Forward

    As the Indian team embarks on the Sri Lanka tour, all eyes will be on how the new leadership and team dynamics unfold. Pandya, despite the recent controversies and challenges, remains a vital asset to the team. His ability to perform under pressure and his knack for turning games around make him indispensable. The upcoming matches will also be a testament to Gambhir’s coaching strategies and the effectiveness of the new leadership duo of Yadav and Gill. Fans are eager to see how these changes translate on the field and whether India can maintain its winning momentum.