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Match officials’ misinterpretation of rules led to No Super Over in tied IND-SL ODI – report

The match officials for the tied ODI between Sri Lanka and India “misinterpreted” the rules which resulted in them not taking the match to the Super Over, ESPN Cricinfo reported.

According to the details, the on-field umpires Joel Wilson and Raveendra Wimalasiri, match referee Ranjan Madugalle, third umpire Paul Reiffel and fourth umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge, acknowledged having misinterpreted the ODI rules which state that in case of a tie, teams would contest a Super Over to produce an outcome.

There was, however, some confusion about whether the memorandum signed between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) permits the Super Over for the three-match series.

After Sri Lanka came from behind to force a tie, on-field umpires brushed the bails, signalling the match had ended without a result.

The players from both teams also did not inquire about the Super Over and shook hands.

Notably, the latest playing conditions for ODIs, released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) categorically stated that the teams would contest a Super Over in case of a tied match, just like T20Is.

“If the teams’ scores are equal after both innings have been completed, then a Super Over shall be played. If the Super Over is a tie, then unless exceptional circumstances arise subsequent Super Overs shall be played until there is a winner. Should it not be possible to play or to complete the Super Overs needed to determine a winner, the match shall be tied.”

The report further asserted that match referee Madugalle and umpires Wilson and Wimalasiri later decided that they would activate the Super Over for the remaining matches of the series, eventually won by Sri Lanka 2-0.

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‘Pakistan will beat India,’ says former Pakistan pacer after Sri Lanka loss

Former Pakistan cricketer Tanvir Ahmed made a major assertion that Pakistan can beat India after the Men in Blue succumbed to a 2-0 ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka.

India, on Wednesday, succumbed to their first ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka in 27 years as the home side won the three-match series 2-0.

Sri Lanka came from behind in the ODI series opener to force a tie before Jeffrey Vandersay’s 6/33 gave them a resounding 32-run victory in the second fixture.

The home side completely outplayed India in the third ODI, banking on the visitors’ woes against their disciplined spin-laden bowling attack.

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Meanwhile, former pacer Tanvir Ahmed, reacting to India’s historic defeat against Sri Lanka, highlighted their struggle against spin bowling attack.

“You see what happens to the Indian batting lineup from here on in the future. The bowling lineup might work it out but the batting lineup will find it difficult. All the new batters in this Indian team at the moment, barring Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, they cannot carry forward this batting lineup in the future,” said Tanvid.

“They might score runs in their home conditions on flat pitches but on pitches where the ball turns seams and swings this batting lineup of India does not have the life to bat in those conditions. They could have scored runs in the first match, that ended in a time, could have scored runs in the second and third ODI as well,” he added.

Tanvir Ahmed then went on to claim that Pakistan could beat India easily in the absence of their key players — Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah.

“First look into your own performances and then have suggestions on Pakistan. If Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah do not play against Pakistan, Pakistan will beat India hands down,” he concluded.

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Junaid Khan terms India’s bowling “zero” without Jasprit Bumrah

Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan took a dig at India’s bowling attack following their historic defeat against Sri Lanka in the recently concluded three-match ODI series.

India, on Wednesday, succumbed to their first ODI series defeat against Sri Lanka in 27 years as the home side won the three-match series 2-0.

Sri Lanka came from behind in the ODI series opener to force a tie before Jeffrey Vandersay’s 6/33 gave them a resounding 32-run victory in the second fixture.

The home side completely outplayed India in the third ODI, banking on the visitors’ woes against their disciplined spin-laden bowling attack.

Meanwhile, former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan, reacting to India’s historic defeat against Sri Lanka, made a major assertion regarding their bowling attack, stating that they are reliant on right-arm pacer Bumrah.

“Would you agree? Without Bumrah, India’s bowling is zero… #INDvSL #SLVSIND,” he wrote on X.

Remember, Jasprit Bumrah was given rest from India’s white-ball tour to Sri Lanka, comprised of a three-match each ODI and T20I series, in a bid to ensure the pacer’s workload management.

Meanwhile, India’s captain Rohit Sharma, in response to a question on India’s alleged complacency in the series, said that his side will give their best when he is the captain of the team.

“It is a joke. When you are playing for India, there is no complacency. And, as far as I am here captaining the team, it’s not going to be the case. You come out here trying to win every game,” the Indian captain added.

He acknowledged that the hosts outplayed the visitors throughout the series on the back of all-rounder performances.

“Yeah, we were outplayed throughout the series. You’ve got to give credit where it is due. Sri Lanka played better than us,” Sharma said.

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Jeffrey Vandersay takes six wickets to help Sri Lanka stun India

COLOMBO: Jeffrey Vandersay returned with career-best figures of 6-33 to trigger a dramatic batting collapse for India and help Sri Lanka win the second of the three-match ODI series by 32 runs on Sunday.

The 34-year-old Vandersay, a late replacement for injured spinner Wanindu Hasaranga who was ruled out of the series ahead of the match, took the first six wickets to fall in India’s chase of 241 for victory at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium.

Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka took three wickets to bowl out India for 208 and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series after the opener ended in a tie.

India skipper Rohit Sharma hit 64 and handed the team a strong start in his 97-run opening stand with Shubman Gill, who made 35 before Vandersay wreaked havoc.

Rohit hit his second successive half-century but fell while attempting a reverse sweep.

Kamindu Mendis took a stunning catch at slip to help send back Gill off Vandersay.

Jeffrey Vandersay kept getting wickets including Virat Kohli trapped lbw for 14 and bowled KL Rahul for a duck as India slipped to 147-6.

Axar Patel attempted to put the chase back on track with his 44 and a 38-run partnership with Washington Sundar, who made 15, but Asalanka broke through.

Asalanka got the left-handed Patel caught and bowled and kept up the bowling charge to bowl out the opposition in 42.2 overs after a final run out.

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Dunith Wellalage, who made 39, and fellow left-hander Kamindu, who hit 40, set up victory with their 72-run seventh-wicket stand after Sri Lanka slipped to 136-6.

Kamindu and Wellalage hit back to get Sri Lanka past 200 before Kuldeep broke through to get the left-handed Wellalage.

Kamindu kept up the charge in the final few overs to add more muscle to the total along with Akila Dananjaya, who hit 15.

He was run out on the penultimate ball of the innings by a direct hit from Shreyas Iyer, who was fielding at mid-wicket, while Kohli ran out Dananjaya.

The hosts suffered an early blow when Hasaranga was ruled out of the remaining two matches after he injured his hamstring in the opener.

Asalanka won the toss and elected to bat but the Indian bowlers took regular wickets, with Mohammed Siraj getting Nissanka caught behind on the first ball of the match.

Avishka Fernando made 40 and put on 74 for the second wicket with Kusal Mendis, who made 30.

However, Sundar broke through to get Fernando caught and bowled and soon also sent back Kusal. Sundar dismissed Asalanka for 25 and returned figures of 3-30.

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Asalanka’s twin strike lifts Sri Lanka to force tie against India

COLOMBO: Skipper Charith Asalanka struck twice in a nail-biting 48th over to force a tie in the ODI series opener between hosts Sri Lanka and India.

India were in a comfortable position, needing just five off 18 deliveries with two wickets in hand and a set-batter in the form of Shivam Dube in the middle.

But Asalanka, despite being hit for a four on the third delivery of the over, hit back with back-to-back wickets and snatched the victory from the touring side.

With no super over on offer, the two teams settled for a tie, which marked only the second instance in the history of ODI cricket.

Chasing a meagre total of 231, India got off to a flying start as returning veteran opener Rohit Sharma, alongside Shubman Gill put together 75 runs before the latter perished in the 13th over after a scratchy 16 off 35 deliveries.

Rohit fell in the 15th over when Dunith Wellalage trapped him in front. He remained the top-scorer for India with a 47-ball 58, laced up with 10 boundaries including three sixes.

India then another wicket in quick succession when Washington Sundar perished cheaply for five, leaving them reeling on 87/3 in 15.4 overs.

Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer then joined forces amid the fourth-wicket partnership and added 43 runs before both fell in successive overs as India lost half of their batters for 132 in the 25th over.

Kohli made 24 off 32 deliveries while Iyer made a run-a-ball 23.

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India kept losing wickets at regular intervals and it all came down to Shivam Dube, who scored a fighting 25 off 24 balls before his dismissal to Asalanka in the 48th over.

Skipper Charith Asalanka and Wanindu Hasaranga bagged three wickets each for Sri Lanka, followed by Dunith Wellalage with two.

Opting to bat first, Sri Lanka registered 230/8 in the allotted 50 overs, courtesy of important half-centuries by Pathum Nissanka and Wellalage.

Nissanka ticked the scoreboard single-handedly with a gutsy half-century before finally perishing in the 27th over.

With his departure, Sri Lanka had lost half of their side with just 101 runs on the board.

Wellalage then took charge of Sri Lanka’s batting expedition and scored a defiant half-century to take his side to a commendable total.

He remained the top-scorer for Sri Lanka with a 65-ball 67 that featured seven fours and two sixes.

Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh bagged two wickets each for India while Mohammed Siraj, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar made one scalp each.

The second ODI of the three-match series between India and Sri Lanka will take place on Sunday at the same venue.

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WATCH: “Chokli” chants irk Virat Kohli amid practice for Sri Lanka ODIs

India’s star batter Virat Kohli encountered an unpleasing incident when a fan called him “Chokli” during the practice for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka.

Kohli is all set to feature in the first international match on August 2 since announcing his retirement from the T20Is after India’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory.

To get himself ready, Kohli was deeply indulged in shadow practising in a room and was accompanied by some of his national teammates.

However, the star batter was interrupted by a fan, who chanted “Chokli-Chokli”. The derogatory chant did not sit well with Virat Kohli, who immediately turned towards the troll and gave him an angry look.

For the unversed, “Chokli” is slang, used against Virat Kohli, pertaining to his alleged inability to shine for India in crucial or knockout matches.

Meanwhile, Virat Kohli somehow managed to keep his cool and responded to the troll, stating, “Not here.”

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The slang term was first used after India’s gut-wrenching defeat to New Zealand in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 semi-final where Kohli managed to score just one run.

Prior to the 2019 semi-final, Kohli was dismissed on the same score in the 2015 semi-final against Australia while he could score five in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 final against arch-rivals Pakistan.

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It is worth mentioning here that the first ODI of the three-match series between Sri Lanka and India will be played on August 2 at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

The remaining two fixtures will be played on August 4 and 7 respectively at the same venue.

India’s 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.

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Kamran Akmal questions Wanindu Hasaranga’s commitment to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been under fire for his recent performances and former Pakistan wicket-keeper Kamran Akmal has questioned his commitment to the national team.

Hasaranga, who is the number one all-rounder in ICC Men’s T20I All-Rounder rankings, had a dismal outing in the ongoing series against India.

During the first two games, he managed only two wickets and returned with a golden duck and a three-ball two.

Kamran Akmal did not mince his words while criticizing Wanindu Hasaranga as he raised concern over the star all-rounders’ seriousness while playing for Sri Lanka.

“You’ve been the captain and are a match-winner. But look how he’s batted and bowled. His attitude doesn’t look serious on the field,” Akmal stated.

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The former wicketkeeper also urged Hasaranga to show the same level of commitment to the national team as he displays in the franchise leagues.

“We have seen him give everything in LPL and IPL. You need to have the same commitment while playing for your nation as well,” he added.

Meanwhile, another former Pakistan batter Basit Ali also echoed the similar opinion, stating that Hasaranga considers himself bigger than the game.

“Number one all-rounder, Wanindu Hasaranga. I think he has become bigger than cricket. Cricket is small, he is big,” Basit said.

“He got out on the first ball by playing a poor shot. With the ball, he was taken to the cleaners by Suryakumar Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal,” he added.

Sri Lanka have lost the three-match T20I series against India after suffering two defeats in the first two games, with the last match scheduled later today.

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Sri Lanka suffers another major blow ahead of India series

Sri Lanka has suffered another setback in their preparations for the white-ball home series against India, as fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out due to an injury.

Mahinda Halangoda, the Sri Lanka team manager confirmed that Thushara will miss the series due to a broken finger in his non-bowling hand.

The right-handed bowler suffered the injury during a fielding practice session, which was severe enough to rule him out.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) named left-arm pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka as Thushara’s replacement.

Prior to Thushara, fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was also ruled out of the series due to an illness and was replaced by Asitha Fernando.

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Sri Lanka is set to play a three-match T20I series, followed by as many ODIs against India. The T20I series is scheduled to commence on July 26 with the second and third T20Is set to be played on July 27 and 29 respectively.

All three T20Is will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium before the action shifts to Colombo, where the ODI series will take place.

The three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will kick off on August 1 while the remaining fixtures will be played on August 4 and 7. All three ODIs will be held at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium.

For the unversed, Sri Lanka named middle-order batter Charith Asalanka as their new T20I captain ahead of the series, replacing all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, who stepped down following the team’s early exit from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

Sri Lanka T20I squad for India series

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Asitha Fernando and Binura Fernando

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Head coach Gambhir wants senior India trio to play Sri Lanka ODIs

India’s newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir wants senior players Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah to feature in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka, Indian media reported Tuesday.

India will tour Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI and T20I series. The upcoming white-ball tour will mark Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment after being appointed as India’s head coach, preceding Rahul Dravid, who stepped down after guiding the team to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 glory.

According to the itinerary announced by the SLC, India will touch down in Sri Lanka on July 22 while the T20I series is scheduled to commence on July 26 with the second and third T20Is set to be played on July 27 and 29 respectively.

All three T20Is will take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele before the action shifts to Colombo, where the ODI series will take place.

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Earlier, reports emerged that Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah would skip the ODI series against Sri Lanka to stretch their break from cricket after leading India to the T20 World Cup 2024 glory.

However, Gambhir is eyeing to bring the senior trio out of vacation as India will have a six-week break before hosting Bangladesh for a home Test series.

It is worth mentioning here that India all-rounder Hardik Pandya will miss the Sri Lanka tour due to personal reasons.

Schedule for India’s white-ball tour to Sri Lanka

1st T20I- July 26 – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
2nd T20I – July 27 – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
3rd T20I – July 29 – Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

1st ODI – August 1 – R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo
2nd ODI – August 4 – R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo
3rd ODI – August 7 – R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo

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India edge Sri Lanka to reach Asia Cup final as Pakistan still in race

COLOMBO: Kuldeep Yadav once again spearheaded India’s bowling attack with a four-fer and powered his side into the Asia Cup 2023 final with a 41-run victory over Sri Lanka.

India’s 41-run victory marked the end of Sri Lanka’s 13-match winning streak while also boasting Pakistan’s chances to qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 final.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka, both with two points each in as many matches will now engage in a virtual semi-final on Thursday.

Notably, if the all-important clash gets washed out then Sri Lanka will join India in the final of the Asia Cup 2023 due to a superior net run rate.

In a low-scoring thriller on Tuesday, Sri Lanka were set to chase a modest 214-run target but the home side could manage 172 in reply despite a fighting knock by Dunith Wellalage.

Sri Lanka had a deplorable start to their run chase as they lost three wickets for just 25 runs in the eighth over, courtesy of a dominating opening spell by Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.

Sadeera Samarawickrama then put together a brief 43-run partnership with Dhananjaya de Silva before falling to India’s star with the ball Kuldeep Yadav. He played a cautious 17-run knock including a boundary.

Sri Lanka then lost two more wickets in quick succession and consequently slipped to 99/6 in 25.1 overs.

Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage then put together a crucial 63-run partnership to bring Sri Lanka back into the game.

The home side were in a solid position before Dhananjaya de Silva threw away his wicket while charging on Ravindra Jadeja in the 38th over when Sri Lanka still needed 52 runs.

Dhananjaya de Silva scored a sensible 41 off 66 deliveries, laced with five boundaries.

Following his dismissal, Sri Lanka lost wickets at an alarming rate and were soon bundled out on 172 in the 42nd over.

Dunith Wellalage remained stranded at the crease with an unbeaten 46-ball 42.

Kuldeep Yadav led the bowling attack for India with 4/43, followed by Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, taking two wickets each while Mohammed Siraj and Hardik Pandya had a wicket apiece to their names.

Opting to bat first, India could put a paltry 213 on the board before being bundled out in the final over despite their skipper Rohit Sharma’s half-century.

India fuelled with momentum courtesy of their monumental 228-run victory over Pakistan in the previous Asia Cup 2023 fixture on Monday, got off to a flying start with an 80-run opening stand.

Skipper Sharma dominated the first-wicket partnership, India’s highest in the match, with a brisk knock.

Meanwhile, his opening partner Shubman Gill, who was struggling to get going finally perished in the 12th over after a scratchy 19-run knock which came off 25 deliveries.

Dunith Wellalage then turned the game on its head when he removed star batter Virat Kohli (3) and Rohit Sharma in his successive overs as India slipped to 91/3.

Rohit remained the top-scorer for India with a 48-ball 53 which featured seven boundaries and two sixes.

Following the slump, India’s centurion, in their last Asia Cup 2023 fixture, KL Rahul and in-form Ishan Kishan anchored the innings with a 63-run partnership before Wellalage struck again.

The left-arm spinner dismissed Rahul caught and bowled to draw a much-needed success for Sri Lanka. Rahul scored a cautious 61-ball 33 with the help of one boundary and a six.

Wellalage’s spin bowling partner Charith Asalanka then added further to the misery of India as he soon got rid of Ishan Kishan to leave India reeling at 170/5.

Kishan could score 39 off 44, hitting two boundaries.

India’s lower order appeared clueless against the spin-packed Sri Lankan bowling attack as the home side seized control by restricting India to 186/9 in 42.2 overs.

All-rounder Axar Patel and number 11 Mohammed Siraj then added a valuable 27 runs amid their 10th wicket partnership before the former mistimed one off Maheesh Theekshana on the first delivery of the final over.

Axar played an important 26-run knock in 36 deliveries while Siraj scored five not out.

Dunith Wellalage spearheaded Sri Lanka’s bowling attack in the 10th Asia Cup 2023 fixture with a five-wicket haul, followed by Charith Asalanka’s 4/18 while Theekshana made one scalp.

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