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Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

Fast-bowling allrounder Chamindu Wickramasinghe has been named in Sri Lanka's 16-man squad, replacing Chamika Karunaratne for the upcoming three-match series against West Indies. Wickramasinghe was earlier named in a T20I squad against the West Indies but was replaced by Dunith Wellalage when spin-friendly surfaces became the norm. Sri Lanka also bring in Jeffrey Vandersay in the spin attack spearheaded by Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga, with Vandersay and Wellalage providing additional options.

"ODI Series Harney Ka Gift": Ex-Pakistan Star Takes Massive Dig At Gautam Gambhir

The Indian cricket team slumped to a shocking series loss on Sri Lankan soil for the first time in 27 years after the Rohit Sharma-led side were defeated comprehensively in third ODI encounter on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 249, India were completely outplayed as they were bundled out for 138. It was a stunning result for new head coach Gautam Gambhir who did not win a single ODI in his first assignment in the format. Former Pakistan cricket team star Tanvir Ahmed took to social media to take a dig at Rohit and co following the shocking loss. "India team ka ODI series harney ka gift Gautham ghambir (A gift for Gautam Gambhir from the India team that they lost the ODI series)," he posted on X (formerly Twitter).

"It Is A Joke": Rohit Sharma's Brutally Honest Verdict On Series Loss Against Sri Lanka

India slumped to an ODI series loss on Sri Lankan soil for the first time in 27 years after Rohit Sharma-led side lost the third ODI by 110 runs against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 249, India were completely outplayed as they were bundled out for just 138 on a pitch that assisted the spinners. India ended up losing the three-match series 2-0 and it was a big setback for head coach Gautam Gambhir who did not fare well in his first assignment. Following the match, Rohit said that the result is not a big concern for the side and even if the team lost the series, it was not the "end of the world".

Fernando, Wellalage guide Sri Lanka to rare ODI series win over India

Avishka Fernando scored a superb 96 and Dunith Wellalage took five wickets as Sri Lanka thumped India by 110 runs in Colombo on Wednesday to seal a first bilateral one-day international series win over their south Asian neighbours in 27 years.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd ODI: India are all set for redemption when they take on Sri Lanka in the third ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Colombo. After the match ended in a tie, India faced a shocking defeat in the 2nd ODI and trail 0-1 in the series. On the verge of facing a shocking series defeat. Rohit Sharma and co will definitely aim for a change in strategy before they take field in the third game. Earlier on Sunday, Jeffrey Vandersay picked six wickets as Sri Lanka defeated India by 32 runs in the second ODI.

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Live Score Updates

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Live Updates: Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to bat against India in the third ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday in Colombo. Rohit Sharma and co are on the verge of a historic defeat as it will be their first loss against Sri Lanka in an ODI series after 27 years. It's certainly not the start Gautam Gambhir, a stickler for victories, would want in his first ODI assignment as the team's head coach. The onus will be on Indian batters, particularly the talismanic Virat Kohli, to follow the path laid down by skipper Rohit Sharma and tactfully counter the spin challenge. India's previous bilateral ODI series defeat against the Islanders came in 1997. (Live Scorecard)

First Time In 27 Years: India Pick Up Unwanted Feat After ODI Loss vs Sri Lanka

As Team India's batting collapsed to 208 all out in the second ODI against Sri Lanka, the side picked up an unwanted accolade. The loss meant that this will be the first time in 27 years that India will not win a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka, in which at least one match has been completed. India have won 11 consecutive bilateral ODI series since 1997, but that streak will come to an end here, as India can manage a 1-1 series draw at best.

Rohit Sharma 'Runs To Hit Washington Sundar', Video Has Everyone In Splits

India captain Rohit Sharma continues to be in the limelight for his on-field antics. However, this time, it was not his one-liner caught on stump mic that left everyone in splits, it was rather a funny act from the skipper. It happened after Washington Sundar pulled back twice on trot while going to bowl a delivery against Sri Lanka in the second ODI. While on the first occasion, Rohit -- stationed at first slip -- stayed clam, he jokingly ran to hit Sundar the second time the bowler pulled back from his bowling.

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Sri Lanka Set To Hand 22-Year-Old Chamika Wickramasinghe ODI Debut After Giving Call-Up For West Indies Series

"ODI Series Harney Ka Gift": Ex-Pakistan Star Takes Massive Dig At Gautam Gambhir

"It Is A Joke": Rohit Sharma's Brutally Honest Verdict On Series Loss Against Sri Lanka

Fernando, Wellalage guide Sri Lanka to rare ODI series win over India

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 3rd ODI Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Live Score Updates

First Time In 27 Years: India Pick Up Unwanted Feat After ODI Loss vs Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma 'Runs To Hit Washington Sundar', Video Has Everyone In Splits