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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.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Offers Coffee To Cameraman In "Cold Dharamsala"

Team India were at their ruthless best as the hosts chased down a target of 184 to beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. It was a bone-chilling evening in Dharamsala, with the temperature fluctuating around 4 to 8 degree Celsius on Saturday. There were a few morning and afternoon showers as well. India captain Rohit Sharma did not have a good outing with the bat, but surely enjoyed the batting masterclass put on by the middle-order batters.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan Sing Popular Bollywood Song On Team Bus Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka in Dharamsala

A motivated Indian men's cricket team are in a festive mood as the likes of Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan, and Kuldeep Yadav were seen enjoying and singing a popular Bollywood track on their bus ride to the airport ahead of the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala. The first T20I in Lucknow was dominated by the home side with a comfortable 62-run victory. With back-to-back wins in the format, India looked a confident and a tension-free bunch as it made its way to Dharamsala with a backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas.

India vs Sri Lanka: Anything Rohit Sharma Touches, It Turns To Gold These Days, Says Mohammad Kaif

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif on Sunday praised Rohit Sharma's captaincy, saying that everything the right-handed batter is touching, is turning to gold. Kaif hailed Rohit's moves of shifting Shreyas Iyer to No.3 in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka in the absence of Virat Kohli. "Be careful to shake hands with Rohit Sharma these days. Anything he touches turns to gold. Shreyas at No.3, rotation of players, bowling changed. Every move, a masterstroke. #Goldentouch @ImRo45," tweeted Kaif.

India Predicted XI For 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma Likely To Test Bench Strength

Just a day after clinching yet another T20I series win, India will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. Shreyas Iyer rose to the occasion once again as he smashed a fine 74 after coming into bat at no 3. Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja also earned plaudits for their cameo as India chased down a daunting total of 184 last night at the same venue. India could make a couple of changes for the dead rubber against Sri Lanka, who will look to end the series on a high note ahead of the two Tests next month. The likes of Ravi Bishnoi and Mohammed Siraj might get a chance to test themselves.

Watch: Sri Lanka's Binura Fernando Takes Sensational Catch To Dismiss Sanju Samson In 2nd T20I

Sri Lanka's Binura Fernando took a sensational catch to dismiss India's Sanju Samson during the 2nd T20I between the two countries in Dharamsala on Saturday. Samson was on 39 and going for the big hits when he chased after a Lahiru Kumara delivery in the 13th over, only to give away an outside edge. Binura Fernando, who was standing at first slip, immediately took a giant leap and took a stunning one-handed catch with his left hand. The wicket did little to break India's momentum though as the hosts managed to chase down the target of 184.

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Taken To Hospital After Being Hit On Head In 2nd T20I, Says Report

Amidst the second T20I against Sri Lanka on Saturday, India batter Ishan Kishan sustained a head injury and was rushed to a hospital in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. Apart from Ishan Kishan, Sri Lanka batter Dinesh Chandimal was also taken to the hospital after he endured a thumb injury while fielding in the second T20I. "I have been attached to the Indian team and I got information that an Indian player, who has sustained a head injury, has been brought in the hospital. His CT scan was conducted and he has been under observation," said Dr Shubham.

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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

Watch: Rohit Sharma Offers Coffee To Cameraman In "Cold Dharamsala"

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Ishan Kishan Sing Popular Bollywood Song On Team Bus Ahead Of 2nd T20I vs Sri Lanka in Dharamsala

India vs Sri Lanka: Anything Rohit Sharma Touches, It Turns To Gold These Days, Says Mohammad Kaif

India Predicted XI For 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka: Rohit Sharma Likely To Test Bench Strength

Watch: Sri Lanka's Binura Fernando Takes Sensational Catch To Dismiss Sanju Samson In 2nd T20I

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Taken To Hospital After Being Hit On Head In 2nd T20I, Says Report