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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…

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

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…

The Times of India

'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 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.

The Times of India

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

The Times of India

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.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka To Hold Presidential Election Amid Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka's upcoming presidential election amid economic crisis and debt restructuring efforts.

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Yuzvendra Chahal is a proven match winner but... - Former India spinner on Chahal's omission from India squad

Former India left-arm spinner Venkatapathy Raju attributes Yuzvendra Chahal's omission from India's white-ball squads for the Sri Lanka tour to his lack of match practice. Despite being India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is with 96 wickets in 80 matches since his debut in 2016, Chahal was not selected.

The Times of India

'SKY Takes Guard': Suryakumar Yadav embraces leadership role as India's new T20I captain - Watch

NEW DELHI: Team India's new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his enthusiasm for leadership ahead of his first series as captain against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar, who took over from retired skipper Rohit Sharma, has always enjoyed being a leader and has gathered insights from various captains over his career.

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'Bahut special hai': Suryakumar Yadav opens up about his relationship with new coach Gautam Gambhir

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is set to embark on a new chapter as they face hosts Sri Lanka in the first of a three-match T20I series on Saturday. This series marks the beginning of a new era under head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.

The Times of India

Ryan ten Doeschate joins Team India in Sri Lanka as assistant coach in Gautam Gambhir's suppport staff

Former Netherlands international Ryan ten Doeschate has joined Team India in Sri Lanka as an assistant in head coach Gautam Gambhir's support staff.

International Business Times

Sri Lanka Announces First Presidential Vote Since Unrest

Sri Lanka's first presidential elections since an unprecedented economic crisis spurred widespread unrest will be held in September, the election commission said Friday.

The Times of India

'To call senior players for ODI series is...': Former India cricketer endorses 'Gautam Gambhir era' ahead of Sri Lanka series

NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, former left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha has declared that a new era has commenced under the guidance of newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir. During an event hosted by Sony Sports Network, Ojha highlighted the importance…

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The Independent UK

England captain Ben Stokes hopes packed international schedule is ‘addressed’

Stokes’ Test team have a three-week break after the West Indies series before facing Sri Lanka in three matches.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Injured Nuwan Thushara ruled out of T20I series

NEW DELHI: Due to a finger injury sustained during training, Sri Lanka pacer Nuwan Thushara will not play in the forthcoming three-match T20 International series against India.

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Rishabh Pant or Sanju Samson, who will Gautam Gambhir choose for T20Is?

NEW DELHI: The difficult task of selecting between Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson for the three-match Twenty20 International series against Sri Lanka, which begins on Saturday, will fall to new Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir.

The Times of India

Russel Arnold hoping Sri Lanka put 'best foot forward' against India

NEW DELHI: After exiting the T20 World Cup this year at the group stage, Sri Lanka's T20I team has undergone significant changes, much like India's. With his recent success in helping the Jaffna Kings win the LPL 2024 title, Charith Asalanka, the team's new captain, led the team in two…

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka: Why Suryakumar Yadav is expected to take to captaincy like 'fish to water'

NEW DELHI: With India gearing ready to embark on a new chapter in T20 cricket after winning the World Cup in June, much expectation surrounds Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy in the three-match series against Sri Lanka that starts this Saturday in Pallekele.

The Times of India

Sri Lanka squad update: Asitha Fernando replaces injured Dushmantha Chameera for India series

NEW DELHI: Pacer Asitha Fernando has been called up to the Sri Lanka squad to replace the injured Dushmantha Chameera for the upcoming home white-ball series against India starting on July 27. Chameera has been ruled out due to bronchitis and a respiratory infection.

The Times of India

'He couldn't really gain the respect...': Former Sri Lanka cricketer on why Suryakumar Yadav was preferred over Hardik Pandya for India's T20I captaincy

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, sidelining star all-rounder Hardik Pandya. This decision comes despite Pandya's role as vice-captain during India's recent T20 World Cup 2024 victory.

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