"I was just told to play the first 6 overs and then continue, the aim basically was to last 10 overs, but we were chasing a low score. We wanted to win within 17 overs, Charith (Asalanka) told me to not put myself under any pressure. He then thanked the crowd," and explained the team management's game plan ahead of the chase.
Sri Lanka have named Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara in the 15-member squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022, but their participation will be subject to their fitness ahead of the tournament.
Mohali (Punjab) [India], March 6 (ANI): Ravindra Jadeja scalped five wickets as India bundled out Sri Lanka for 174 in the first innings, gaining a lead of 400 on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test here at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali on Sunday.
Mohali (Punjab) [India], March 3 (ANI): After doing a clean sweep over Sri Lanka in the T20 series, Team India will look forward to continuing their dominance in the two-match Test series against the Lankan Lions.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 26 (ANI): Skipper Dasun Shanaka played a useful cameo while opening batter Pathum Nissanka smashed a solid fifty as Sri Lanka reached 183/5 in the 20 overs against India in the second T20I on Saturday.
Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], February 26 (ANI): India batter Ishan Kishan said the hosts will look to replicate the first T20I performance in the second match against Sri Lanka on Saturday.