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After End Of Dravid-Rohit Era, Axar Patel Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Message On 'Change'

India all-rounder Axar Patel says new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is a bowlers' captain who allows them the freedom to execute their plans. The spin all-rounder also said that the team will look to maximise its batting combinations in the ongoing series against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar and India made a winning start to the three-match series here on Saturday when they crushed hosts Sri Lanka by 43 runs in a high-scoring opening T20I.

Riyan Parag Reveals Gautam Gambhir Factor Behind 3 Wickets In 1st T20I

India all-rounder Riyan Parag emerged as an unlikely chief destructor with the ball as the national team took on Sri Lanka in the first T20I on Saturday. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis gave the Lankans a fine start, scoring 84 runs for the first wicket before their chase started to fall apart. Riyan Parag, in just 1.2 overs, bagged the important wickets of Kmindu Mendis, Maheesh Theekshana and Dilshan Madushanka as India bowled out the hosts for just 170 runs, winning the match by 43 runs. After the game, Parag revealed how head coach Gautam Gambhir prepared him for different situations in the match.

Virat Kohli's World Record Matched In Half The Time, Suryakumar Yadav Does The Unthinkable

India's newly-appointed T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav began his journey as the full-time skipper of the team in emphatic fashion, winning the first match of the series quite convincingly. Suryakuma's Team India beat the Lankans by 43 runs after putting a whopping total of 213/7 on the board, with the skipper leading from the front. Surya scored 58 runs off 26 balls during his stay in the middle, and was pivotal in dictating the tempo of the game. Even as a skipper Surya gave a fine example of his strategic mindset, helping the team begin the tour on a winning note. As a result, Surya was named the Player of the Match, with the honour enabling him to match Virat Kohli's world record.

"Mastered That Skill": Ex-India Coach On Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Captain

The decision to elevate star batter Suryakumar Yadav into the leadership role has garnered much attention, especially with Hardik Pandya being snubbed of the same job. The decision to snub Hardik for the leadership role came as a shock to many. Over the past few years, Hardik has led Team India in T20Is in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, and was also his deputy during the successful T20 World Cup campaign last month. While addressing the debate at a press conference, India chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasised that the decision to name Suryakumar the captain was taken considering the fitness aspect in mind.

"We Were Fortunate...": Suryakumar Yadav's Honest Admission On Win Over Sri Lanka

Having made a winning start to his journey as India's new T20I captain on Saturday, Suryakumar Yadav said he always thought that the game against Sri Lanka was under control despite a good start by the hosts as there was hardly any dew to make life difficult for his bowlers. Chasing a target of 214, Sri Lanka were cruising along at 149 for 2 before losing eight wickets for 21 runs to lose the opening T20I by 43 runs. "We were fortunate that there was no dew. The way we played in the World Cup, that reminded us that the game was still too far," Suryakumar, who also won the 'Player of the Match' award for his 26-ball-58, said. He praised the Sri Lankans for a good batting effort but said he always knew that the track would slow down as the game progressed.

Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka

:New head coach Gautam Gambhir and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav enjoyed a winning start as India secured a 43-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match Twenty20 series on Saturday.

Ind vs SL 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir Regime Starts With 43-Run Win Against Sri Lanka

New captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with a breathtaking half-century as India comfortably out-batted Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the opening T20 International to start the Gautam Gambhir era with a victory in Pallekele on Saturday. It was India skipper Suryakumar's 26-ball 58 and a 74-run opening blitzkrieg in just six overs between openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill that took India to 213 for 7. Despite a fine batting effort from the Sri Lankans till the 15th over, the Indian bowlers did well enough to bowl out the home team for 170 in 19.2 overs.

Sri Lanka Spinner Bowls With Both Hands Against India - Here's What Rules Say

Sri Lanka spinner Kamindu Mendis left experts and fans alike after he bowled with both his hands during the first T20I encounter against India on Saturday. The ambidextrous cricketer bowled with his left arm against Suryakumar Yadav but when facing Rishabh Pant, he switched hands and bowled with his right arm. While people were quite impressed by the cricketer's talent, some were left wondering where the rule book stands when it comes to a bowler using both his hands to bowl during the same over. Here's a look at what the rules say -

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After End Of Dravid-Rohit Era, Axar Patel Reveals Gautam Gambhir's Message On 'Change'

Riyan Parag Reveals Gautam Gambhir Factor Behind 3 Wickets In 1st T20I

Virat Kohli's World Record Matched In Half The Time, Suryakumar Yadav Does The Unthinkable

"Mastered That Skill": Ex-India Coach On Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Captain

"We Were Fortunate...": Suryakumar Yadav's Honest Admission On Win Over Sri Lanka

Gambhir, Suryakumar off to flying start after India grab 43-run win over Sri Lanka

Ind vs SL 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir Regime Starts With 43-Run Win Against Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Spinner Bowls With Both Hands Against India - Here's What Rules Say