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Did Virat Kohli Get Called 'Chokli' By A Fan? Video Splits Social Media

Gautam Gambhir's first series as head coach of the Indian team ended in a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in Pallekele. With senior batter like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma now retired from T20Is, the selectors made Suryakumar Yadav the captain for the three-match series. On Tuesday, India won the third and final T20I via Super Over to give Gambhir a brilliant present in his first-ever bilateral series. However, the focus now shifts towards a three-game ODI series, starting with the first game on August 2. It was earlier reported that both Kohli and Rohit would skip the ODI series, having asked for a break after helping India win the T20 World Cup.

Hardik Pandya Says This On Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy As Gautam Gambhir Gives Epic Speech. Watch

Newly appointed India head coach, Gautam Gambhir began his career in the new role with a 3-0 T20I series triumph against Sri Lanka. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy received its due credit in the post-series dressing room speech given by head coach Gambhir while all-rounder Hardik Pandya also had some special words for his Mumbai Indians teammate. The comments from Gambhir and Hardik were shared by the BCCI in a video published on social media.

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

Displaying consistency and skill, Suryakumar Yadav, the India T20 Internationals captain, has joined the elite list of cricketers with the most Player of the Series awards in T20Is. This achievement places him just behind Virat Kohli, who leads the pack with six awards, showcasing Yadav's remarkable rise in the shortest format of the game. With his fifth such accolade, Yadav now stands shoulder to shoulder with Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan and Australia's cricketing giant David Warner. Yadav's journey to this milestone has been nothing short of spectacular. His aggressive batting style, coupled with his ability to play under pressure, has made him a crucial asset for the Indian cricket team.

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Smiling In First 'Suspense-Filled' Best Fielder Ceremony

Star India batter Rinku Singh bagged the 'Fielder of the Series' award following Men in Blue's 3-0 triumph over Sri Lanka in the T20I series. Newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir's era started with a massive 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, after Team India successfully beaten the hosts in the final game on Tuesday. The X handle of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video of the medal ceremony, which takes place after every game in the dressing room.

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Bowls To Defend 6 Runs In 20th Over, Fans Hail 'Gautam Gambhir Era'

Indian cricket team fans had their hearts racing as they saw T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav bowling the 20th over of the match against Sri Lanka, who needed just 6 runs to win the match. Suryakumar, who had not bowled a single over in the match until that moment, bowled the final over of the 3rd T20I and gave away just 5 runs, forcing the match into Super Over. As Surya's final-over heroics, with the ball, went viral, fans also hailed head coach Gautam Gambhir, saying a new era has started.

Super Over Madness, Rinku Singh And Suryakumar Yadav Bowl, As India Beat Sri Lanka In 3rd T20I

India defeated Sri Lanka via the Super Over in the inconsequential third and final T20I at Pallekele here on Tuesday to sweep the series 3-0. Kusal Perera (46, 34b) and Kusal Mendis (43, 41b) guided Lanka's chase of 138 before their innings fell apart in the familiar fashion at the business end. SL ended up at 137/8 after stipulated 20 overs, taking the match to Super Over. For India, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Rinku Singh and skipper Suryakumar Yadav took two wickets apiece. India needed just three runs to win in Super Over.

India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over to sweep T20 series

India's bowlers struck late blows before the world champions beat Sri Lanka in a Super Over in the final Twenty20 of their three-match series in Pallekele on Tuesday for a clean sweep under new coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav.

India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Sanju Samson To Be Benched Again?

There will be no let-up in intensity but some fresh faces are expected to find a spot in the playing XI as India take on Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I of the series. Under the leadership of new coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, the tourists wouldn't be aiming for anything less than a 3-0 sweep, though the result of the match remains inconsequential as far as the fate of the series is concerned. Will Gambhir and Surya give a nod to some of the benched stars in the final match of the series? It does seem so.

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Did Virat Kohli Get Called 'Chokli' By A Fan? Video Splits Social Media

Hardik Pandya Says This On Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy As Gautam Gambhir Gives Epic Speech. Watch

Suryakumar Yadav Joins Elite List In T20Is

Watch: Gautam Gambhir Can't Stop Smiling In First 'Suspense-Filled' Best Fielder Ceremony

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Bowls To Defend 6 Runs In 20th Over, Fans Hail 'Gautam Gambhir Era'

Super Over Madness, Rinku Singh And Suryakumar Yadav Bowl, As India Beat Sri Lanka In 3rd T20I

India beat Sri Lanka in Super Over to sweep T20 series

India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: Sanju Samson To Be Benched Again?