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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 -

"World Cup Is History": Suryakumar Yadav's Huge Message "World Cup Is History": SKY's Huge Message For Indian Cricket Team Stars

Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field against Suryakumar Yadav's India in the first T20I match of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Both teams will be taking to the field with new head coaches. While legendary 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. India's last tour of Sri Lanka for a bilateral white-ball series came back in July 2021, with Dravid coaching the Shikhar Dhawan-led side. India won the ODI series 2-1, while Sri Lanka secured the T20I series by the same margin.

Afghanistan To Play One-Off Test Against New Zealand In Greater Noida

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed on Saturday that their men's team will play a one-off Test match against New Zealand from September 9–13 in Greater Noida. This will be the first time that Afghanistan will play a Test match against New Zealand, with the fixture becoming the side's third game in the longer format this year. Afghanistan has previously won three Test matches, each against Ireland (2019), Bangladesh (2019), and Zimbabwe (2021). “We are delighted to host a quality New Zealand Test team for the first time in our cricketing history. This is a testament to the hard work we have put in through numerous discussions and meetings with different boards on the sidelines of the various ICC Board Meetings.”

PT Usha Criticises Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony, Says "Should Have Focused..."

The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics was unique and historic, which saw unprecedented events take place. Breaking away from the traditional format, it was held outside a stadium and contingents took to boats and ships on the Seine River for the Parade of the Nations. However, the Indian Olympic Association IOA President and Olympian PT Usha, however, believes that the event did not focus enough on the athletes. "In the opening ceremony, the organisers should have focused more on athletes. This is an athlete's event, they should give more importance to players as the attention was on them for only a few seconds, otherwise, everything was good," PT Usha told IANS on Saturday.

England fight back after losing early wickets

BIRMINGHAM, England : Joe Root hit an unbeaten 58 and captain Ben Stokes was 48 not out as England fought back to reach lunch at 157-5 on the second day of the third test against the West Indies at Edgbaston on Saturday.

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Eye A Winning Start

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I Live Updates: India will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match series on Saturday in Pallekele. India's newly-forged coach-captain combination of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav will look to make instant impact against Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming, 1st T20I: India face Sri Lanka in the first T20I of the three-match on Saturday in Pallekele. This will be new head coach Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as Team India begins a new era. The T20 World Cup 2024 champions will be led by batter Suryakumar Yadav while Shubman Gill will be his deputy. As Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja have bowed out of the shortest format, it will be interesting to see a fresh Team India, under the guidance of Gambhir.

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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

"World Cup Is History": Suryakumar Yadav's Huge Message "World Cup Is History": SKY's Huge Message For Indian Cricket Team Stars

Afghanistan To Play One-Off Test Against New Zealand In Greater Noida

PT Usha Criticises Paris Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony, Says "Should Have Focused..."

England fight back after losing early wickets

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Led India Eye A Winning Start

India vs Sri Lanka Live Streaming 1st T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Match Live