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"Don't Have To Worry About Your Positions": Rohit Sharma's Message To India Teammates After T20I Series Sweep vs Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma knows that Indian team was a bit conservative in their approach towards T20 cricket for some time but he expects that philosophy to undergo change as the youngsters have been told not to worry about odd failure. The cornerstone of Rohit's captaincy has been security for the players and it's paying dividends with three back-to-back T20I series wins since he took over post T20 World Cup. "We do understand at times that we've held back but it's important to tell the guys that you don't have to worry about your positions in the team. We want to fill whatever gaps we do have. We just want to move forward," Rohit said at the presentation ceremony after India beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third T20I to sweep the series 3-0.

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: India Equal Record For Most Consecutive T20I Wins With Sri Lanka Clean Sweep

Team India made light work of the visiting Sri Lankan team as they overhauled the target of 147 with ease to register a comfortable six-wicket win in the final T20I at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. The win, which also gave India a clean sweep of the series, helped the team equal the record for the most consecutive T20I victories without suffering a defeat. India matched Afghanistan and Romania with 12 wins out of 12 games in the format.

Shreyas Iyer's Third Fifty In A Row Hands India 3-0 Series Sweep vs Sri Lanka

Making full use of the opportunities, Shreyas Iyer was breathing down Suryakumar Yadav's neck as India completed a clean sweep with consummate ease, beating Sri Lanka by six wickets in the third and final T20 International here on Sunday. The Indian team's last three T20 home series against New Zealand, West Indies and now Sri Lanka have ended in identical 3-0 margins. Chasing a target of 147, it was like a walk in the park for Shreyas, who smashed 73 not out off 45 balls to complete the chase in 16.5 overs after Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj enjoyed a brilliant run in the powerplay overs.

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Live Score: Dushmantha Chameera Removes Rohit Sharma To Deal India Early Blow In Chase

India vs Sri Lanka 2022 3rd T20I Ind vs SL T20I Live Score Updates: Indian opener Rohit Sharma was dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera early-on in their chase of 147 runs. Opener Sanju Samson will be looking to give the team a good start after Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka's explosive batting later in their innings propelled his team to a formidable total of 146/5 in 20 overs after opting to bat in the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday. Pacers as well as spinners continued to apply the pressure as Team India dominated play with the only fight coming from opposition skipper Dasun Shanaka, who scored a brilliant fifty. The duo of Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan claimed three early wickets followed by Ravi Bishnoi and Harshal Patel, who pitched in with one wicket each early in the innings. Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal are all rested as they made way for Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj. Sri Lanka made two changes, bringing in Janith Liyanage and Jeffrey Vandersay in place of Praveen Jayawickrama and Kamil Mishara. The home side will be looking to sweep the T20I series 3-0 against Sri Lanka after taking an unassailable lead post a seven-wicket victory in the second T20I at the same venue on Saturday. However, the home side will be without the services of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan as he was ruled out of the match after sustaining a blow to his head while batting on Saturday. (LIVE SCORECARD)

India Captain Rohit Sharma Surpasses Pakistan's Shoaib Malik To Set Huge T20I Record

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Sunday surpassed Pakistan batter, Shoaib Malik, in playing most men's T20I games. Rohit achieved the feat when he stepped onto the field in the ongoing third and final T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Sunday. Rohit has now featured in 125 T20Is while Shoaib Malik has played 124 games in the shortest format of the game. Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez is third on the list with 119 T20I under his belt. Speaking about his record feat, Rohit during the toss said, "It's a great feeling representing your country in 125 T20Is, feels good, look to continue playing for many more years."

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Live Score: Indian Bowlers Dominate Proceedings, Sri Lanka 5 Down

India vs Sri Lanka 2022 3rd T20I Ind vs SL T20I Live Score Updates: Pacers as well as spinners continued to apply the pressure as Team India dominated play with early wickets after they were asked to bowl in the third T20I in Dharamsala on Sunday. The duo of Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan claimed three early wickets followed by Ravi Bishnoi and Harshal Patel, who pitched in with one wicket each early in the innings. Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal are all rested as they made way for Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan and Mohammed Siraj. Sri Lanka made two changes, bringing in Janith Liyanage and Jeffrey Vandersay in place of Praveen Jayawickrama and Kamil Mishara. The home side will be looking to sweep the T20I series 3-0 against Sri Lanka after taking an unassailable lead post a seven-wicket victory in the second T20I at the same venue on Saturday. However, the home side will be without the services of wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan as he was ruled out of the match after sustaining a blow to his head while batting on Saturday. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

The T20 format offers a wide range of action on and off the field. The frequent occurrence of sixes being hit, the crowd getting involved and drama that comes along, makes T20 a complete package. The excitement hits another level especially when the Indian cricket team is involved at home. An amusing incident unfolded during the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala when two Indian players, who were making their way from the dugout to the team huddle, came in the way of the umpire and gestured the signal out even before the umpire did. The players in question were Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav while Jayaraman Madangopal was the umpire.

India vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Joining Elite T20I List Led By Babar Azam

India captain Rohit Sharma will eye yet another milestone when his team takes on Sri Lanka in the third T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala later on Sunday. Rohit, who recently went past Martin Guptill to become the leading run-scorer in T20Is, is just 18 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs as a captain. Rohit, who is expected to take charge of the Indian team for 28th time in T20Is on Sunday, could become the 2nd fastest to reach this landmark after Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

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"Don't Have To Worry About Your Positions": Rohit Sharma's Message To India Teammates After T20I Series Sweep vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: India Equal Record For Most Consecutive T20I Wins With Sri Lanka Clean Sweep

Shreyas Iyer's Third Fifty In A Row Hands India 3-0 Series Sweep vs Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Live Score: Dushmantha Chameera Removes Rohit Sharma To Deal India Early Blow In Chase

India Captain Rohit Sharma Surpasses Pakistan's Shoaib Malik To Set Huge T20I Record

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Live Score: Indian Bowlers Dominate Proceedings, Sri Lanka 5 Down

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

India vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma On The Cusp Of Joining Elite T20I List Led By Babar Azam