Shubman Gill Ruled Out Of 2nd T20I Against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Reason

28.07.2024 - 16:01 sports.ndtv.com

Suryakumar Yadav-led India won the toss and decided to field against Charith Asalanka's Sri Lanka in the second T20I match of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

Team India are coming into this match after beating Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the first T20I match of the series. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka will be looking forward to bouncing back in the series.

Both teams are coming into this series with new head coaches. All-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach for the Lankan Lions, it will also be the first assignment for former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, succeeding T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid.

Speaking at the toss, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that Shubman Gill will miss the second T20I match and Sanju Samson will replace him.

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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's Blunder Nearly Cost India 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka

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