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On Tuesday at Pallekele, in the inconsequential third and final T20I, India defeated Sri Lanka via the Super Over to sweep the series 3–0. Kusal Perera (46, 34b) and Kusal Mendis (43, 41b) helped team Sri Lanka chase down the target of 138 before their innings fell apart in the familiar fashion at the business end.  SL ended up at 137 runs for the loss of 8 wickets after stipulated 20 overs, taking the match to Super Over. For India, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh, and captain Suryakumar Yadav took two wickets apiece. India needed just three runs to win the Super Over. Earlier, the Lankan bowlers produced a tidy effort to restrict India to a modest 137/9. Spinners Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana led their team bowling, sharing five wickets between them, as only Shubman Gill showed some spink with a 39 in the company of Riyan Parag (26). Brief scores: India 137/9 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 39; Maheesh Theekshana 3/28, Wanindu Hasaranga 2/29) beat Sri Lanka 137/8 in

There have been several months passed since the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League concluded, but still there is no confirmation about the future of Mahendra Singh Dhoni with the Chennai Super Kings. Ahead of the start of the season 2024, he stepped down as the captain of the franchise this year, paving the way for Ruturaj Gaikwad to lead the team. Though CSK didn’t qualify for the playoffs, there were plenty of positives to take from the leadership of Ruturaj. But does that mean it’s all over for Dhoni as a player because, according to the reports, the Thala’s continuity in the league solely depends on the retention decision the IPL management and the BCCI take. There isn’t much clarity around the number of players the BCCI will allow the franchises to retain with a mega auction scheduled to be held before the start of the IPL 2025 season. According to a report, the continuity of Dhoni in the league as a player is only possible if the BCCI allows the retention of 5 to 6 pla

Former head coach of India cricket team Rahul Dravid is very excited about the prospects of cricket’s potential inclusion in the 2028 Olympics. Noting that the Summer Games are among the biggest sporting events in the world, Dravid hoped that both the India men’s and women’s teams will win gold medals if the sport is included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Dravid was a part of the programme organised at the first-ever India House in Paris. Coming fresh off a T20 World Cup win in the USA, Dravid batted for the sport’s inclusion in the Olympics, noting that it enjoyed a huge fan following. Dravid continued, joking that he would even think about becoming a TV personality, and he would try to be a member of the Indian team in 2028 for the Olympics in Los Angeles. “The dream for me is to have a fantastic cricket tournament, hopefully Indian men and women winning the gold, which would be nice,” Dravid said. Dravid went on to claim that Cricket would be a star attraction in the USA v

Former spinner of Indian Cricket Team Harbhajan Singh said that Indian Cricket Team should not travel across the border to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy 2025 because the security situation in the neighbouring country is still volatile. Harbhajan also backed the decision of the Board of Control for Cricket in India to seek the approval of the government for the visit before confirming their participation in the tournament. The Indian board declined to comment on the matter, stating that the administration of the nation will determine whether or not to visit Pakistan. Harbhajan spoke on Thursday, asking why the Indian squad ought to visit Pakistan. There is a safety concern in Pakistan. In Pakistan, things are so bad that accidents happen practically daily. I don’t think it’s safe (for the team) to go there. The safety of our players is the most crucial thing, and the BCCI is entirely correct in their position. I support BCCI’s stand.” However, the Pakistani cricket board has ens

The appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has raised doubts over the future of the veteran batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Jay Shah assured that Rohit will lead the team during the ICC Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship in 2025. Regarding the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2027, it is unclear if he and Virat would be available. In addition, Gambhir reiterated during a press conference that he still has plenty of cricket left in him and that both Rohit and Kohli are part of his plans. Former India KrishnamachariSrikkanth has pointed out how Gambhir had earlier hinted that senior players will have no place in his team if they fail to perform in the T20 World Cup. On his YouTube channel, Srikkanth declared, "GautamGambhir has made a U-turn." Before the T20 World Cup 2024, he was saying if ViratKohli and Rohit Sharma do not perform, they will not sit in my team. Sub

The experienced pacer DushmanthaChameera in a massive setback for Sri Lanka has been ruled out of the upcoming series against India.  It is to be noted that the Sri Lanka cricket team is going to face team India in three T20Is followed by as many ODIs in a much-anticipated white-ball leg, which starts later this month.  Meanwhile, before the T20I series, the Lankan Lions have suffered a massive setback, with Chameera being ruled out of the entire tour.  According to the report, the speedster has sustained an injury and hence won’t participate in the series. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will soon announce a replacement for him. Despite being incredibly talented, the cricketing career of Chameera has frequently been marred by multiple injury setbacks.  The 32-year-old, who debuted in 2015, has scalped 143 wickets in 12 Tests, 52 ODIs, and 55 T20Is combined. As he has been ruled out, one of Asitha Fernando and PramodMadushan might take his place in the T20I squad.  

Former coach of Indian cricket team Rahul Dravid is all set to return to the IPL circle in 2025. Dravid is reportedly in negotiations to take over as head coach of the Rajasthan Royals. The Karnataka batsman has a lengthy history with RR, having led them as captain and later assumed the role of team mentor. According to a source's remark, RR and Dravid are now in talks, and an announcement regarding this is soon. Dravid was last associated with RR in 2014 and 2015, playing the role of a mentor. He took over as the side’s captain in the IPL 2012, taking over the responsibility from Shane Warne. Although RR finished in seventh place during his first season as captain, he was able to guide the team into the playoffs the following year, in 2014. Having served as India's U-19 and India A team's head coach, Dravid was connected to the BCCI after 2015. He then became the director at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) before becoming the new head coach for India in 2021. Dravid