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Watch: How Suryakumar Yadav took the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka into a Super Over

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav is known to play match-winning innings with the bat. But the third T20I against Sri Lanka saw the Indian captain for the series rolling his arm over and taking the match into a Super Over at Pallekele on Tuesday.

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'He plays just one format': Ashish Nehra on why Hardik Pandya lost captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav

NEW DELHI: When Hardik Pandya returned after India's ICC T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, he didn't anticipate losing his T20 captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar was chosen as India's T20I captain for the series against Sri Lanka, as chief selector Ajit Agarkar sought someone "likely to be available more often."

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Virat Kohli arrives in Sri Lanka, delights fans with memorable photo moments - Watch

NEW DELHI: India's star batsman Virat Kohli arrived in Colombo on Monday ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The Sri Lankan airport staff and fans welcomed him warmly and took the opportunity to snap some photos with the celebrated cricketer.

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Watch: Rohit Sharma meets Angelo Mathews ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma reached Colombo on Sunday ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting August 2.

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Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli among Team India players to train in Colombo ahead of ODIs against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: India's cricket team, featuring stars such as skipper Rohit Sharma and ace batsman Virat Kohli, will begin their training on Monday for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on August 2.

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'He is a bowlers' captain': Axar Patel praises captain Suryakumar Yadav

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Axar Patel has praised new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav for being a "bowlers' captain" who allows bowlers the freedom to execute their plans. This commendation followed India's 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first match of their T20I series in Pallekele on Saturday, where Yadav's…

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'Dava se zyada agar dua chalti rahe toh...' - Suryakumar Yadav after India's win over Sri Lanka - Watch

India's new T20I era of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav as the coach-captain duo began with a convincing 43-run win for the visitors against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Watch: India's new 'golden arm' Riyan Parag dismantles Sri Lanka in death overs

NEW DELHI: Team India kicked off a new chapter under the leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir with an emphatic 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Witty Ashish Nehra leaves Yashasvi Jaiswal speechless with Virat-Rohit remark - Watch

India didn't face much trouble in beating hosts Sri Lanka in the first T20I international in Pallekele on Saturday once their batsmen had put the home team under pressure with a total in excess of 200, but Ashish Nehra's witty observation after the match left opener Yashasvi Jaiswal speechless.

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'I thought I was hallucinating': Fans react as Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis bowls with both hands against India

NEW DELHI: In an exciting start to the three-match T20I series, India claimed a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele on Saturday. This match marked the beginning of the Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav era, with Suryakumar leading from the front, scoring a quickfire 58 off 26 balls.…

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1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir regime starts with 43-run win against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: New T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav struck a spectacular half-century to lead India to a 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the series opener in Pallekele on Saturday, marking the start of Gautam Gambhir era on a strong note.

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'Passing on the baton with class and grace': Rahul Dravid's heartfelt message to new head coach Gautam Gambhir - Watch

NEW DELHI: Team India's new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, starts his tenure with the tour of Sri Lanka, taking over from former coach Rahul Dravid after India's successful stint in the ICC T20 World Cup last month. Dravid extended his best wishes and shared his experiences with Gambhir in an…

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'One thing that he will have to learn...': Former India coach Ravi Shastri's advice for T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav

NEW DELHI: Former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has voiced his support for the newly-appointed T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, as Team India prepares for its tour of Sri Lanka starting Saturday. This series, which includes three T20Is and three ODIs, marks Suryakumar's ascension to captaincy following Rohit Sharma's retirement from…

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Is that Hardik Pandya or Anil Kumble at India nets in Sri Lanka?

All-rounder Hardik Pandya was spotted trying his hands at leg-spin in Anil Kumble style at the nets during India's training session in Pallekele ahead of the first T20I on Saturday, which opens India's tour of Sri Lanka.

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Is Shubman Gill earmarked as future all-format captain of the Indian cricket team?

NEW DELHI: The new era of Indian cricket management under head coach Gautam Gambhir appears to be focusing on Shubman Gill as the prospective captain for all formats. Ahead of the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, Gambhir's inaugural assignment as coach, Gill has been elevated to the vice-captaincy position…

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'Players will be shaken up...': Former Sri Lanka cricketer on impact of Gautam Gambhir as Team India's head coach

NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka batter Russel Arnold has praised Gautam Gambhir's new role as Team India's head coach, following his appointment as Rahul Dravid's successor. Arnold believes Gambhir’s leadership will bring fresh energy to the team and prevent players from becoming complacent.

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'Toh abhi kar lenge pura...': Captain Suryakumar Yadav on amending Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir's old 'regret'

NEW DELHI: Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav was recently reminded of a statement by the new head coach Gautam Gambhir during a pre-match press conference ahead of the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Gambhir, recalling their time at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) a decade ago, expressed regret over…

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Sri Lanka edge out Pakistan by 3 wickets, to face India in women's Asia Cup final

NEW DELHI: Skipper Chamari Athapaththu's resolute half-century led Sri Lanka to an exciting three-wicket victory against Pakistan in the women's Asia Cup second semifinal in Dambulla on Friday.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal's work ethic is quite impressive: Sanath Jayasuriya

NEW DELHI: With the Olympics going on, the India-Sri Lanka limited-overs series has hardly raised the fervour among fans. Sanath Jayasuriya, the interim head coach of Sri Lanka, however, believes the series holds “massive importance” for young players from both sides. The Lankan legend spoke to TOI on a number…

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'The same train will go ahead': Suryakumar Yadav ahead of first T20I against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav, who has recently been named as the captain of the Indian T20I team, made a statement on Friday. He emphasized that the team will maintain the aggressive style of play that was a signature of the previous captain, Rohit Sharma's tenure.

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Sri Lanka presidential election set for September 21 amid ailing economy

President Wickremesinghe is first candidate to register at the Election Commission as he seeks mandate from voters.

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'Lot of things have changed since...': New India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav says ready to lead against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav, India's newly appointed T20 captain, expressed his determination to avoid the pitfalls of his previous domestic captaincy as he prepares to lead the team against Sri Lanka for the first time.

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'Lot of things have changed since...': New India captain Suryakumar Yadav says ready to lead against Sri Lanka

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Gautam Gambhir era of Indian cricket enters competition mode with Sri Lanka T20Is

India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav are set to make their debut as a leadership duo against a struggling Sri Lankan side in a series of limited-overs matches, beginning with the first game of the three-match T20I series on Saturday in Pallekele.