Indian opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, ending a career that spanned over a decade. Dhawan, known for his aggressive batting style, represented India in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is. His most notable achievements include a century on his Test debut and the Player of the Tournament award in the 2013 Champions Trophy.
India A clinched a consolation victory in the third and final ODI against Australia A, securing a 171-run win. Priya Mishra, making her tour debut, claimed a remarkable five-wicket haul, dismantling the Australian batting lineup for a paltry 72 runs. Earlier, half-centuries from Tejal Hasabnis and Raghvi Bist propelled India A to a respectable 243/9.
Australia A Women defeated India A by four wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series, despite valiant half-centuries from Raghvi Bist and Tejal Hasabnis. Katie Mack’s century proved to be the difference, as she steered the Australian team to victory with a well-crafted 129 runs.
Indian captain Rohit Sharma has hinted at potential personnel changes for the team after a disappointing 2-0 ODI series loss to Sri Lanka. He expressed concern about the team’s performance on slow pitches and emphasized the need for a review, including possible player adjustments, to ensure competitiveness in all conditions. Rohit also criticized the Indian batters’ lack of aggression and strategic planning against the Sri Lankan spinners, highlighting the need for a more proactive approach and adaptability on challenging pitches.
Sri Lanka secured a resounding 2-0 series victory over India in the third and final ODI, thanks to a stellar spin bowling display that saw them dismiss India for a paltry 138 runs. The win marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral ODI series victory over India in 27 years, with their spinners taking a staggering 27 out of the 30 wickets in the series.
All-rounder Riyan Parag is making his one-day international (ODI) debut for India against Sri Lanka in the third ODI at the R Premadasa Stadium. India will be looking to avoid a series defeat in the crucial match.
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Abhishek Nayar, India’s newly appointed assistant coach, shed light on the team’s bowling strategy following their loss in the second ODI against Sri Lanka. He highlighted the importance of having a left-right combination to adapt to the weather conditions. India will aim to bounce back in the final ODI on Wednesday.
Jeffrey Vandersay, a late replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga, delivered a stunning performance, taking 6 wickets for 33 runs to dismantle the Indian batting lineup and secure a 32-run victory for Sri Lanka in the second ODI. The leg-spinner’s magical spell saw India collapse from a strong start, leaving the tourists with a painful reminder of Sri Lankan bowlers’ dominance against them in the past.
India and Sri Lanka face off in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa International Stadium on Sunday, both aiming for a clinical performance to secure victory. The match will be telecast on the Sony Sports Network and streamed on the Sony Liv app and website.
