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Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

As the Indian cricket team begins a new era under Gautam Gambhir, there have been talks over the unavailability of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. It was reported that Gambhir wants the trio to be available for the series as there aren't many ODI matches scheduled in Team India's calendar before the ICC Champions Trophy in February. After Gambhir convened his first meeting with the Indian team, a report has claimed that Rohit could cut his holiday short to join his teammates in Sri Lanka for the ODI assignment next month.

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule

New Zealand have confirmed they will host a white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer, alongside their previously announced ICC World Test Championship series against England at the end of this year. The Kiwis' men's teams revealed their summer schedule on Wednesday, with the sides set to host international matches from the end of November all the way through to the start of April, as per a release by the ICC.

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be appointed Indian cricket team captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka ahead of incumbent vice-captain Hardik Pandya, according to a report. Following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the trio of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired from the format in international cricket. Shubman Gill was the captain in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but with Gautam Gambhir taking over the head coach ahead of the Sri Lanka series, Suryakumar is being considered to be the captaincy choice.

India Squad Selection vs Sri Lanka Live: Captaincy Picks In Focus As BCCI Picks Team T20I, ODI Teams

Team India T20I, ODI Squad Selection For Sri Lanka Tour Live Updates: The Indian cricket team begins a new era under the guidance of head coach Gautam Gambhir who takes over the reins from Rahul Dravid. The Indian team is scheduled to take on Sri Lanka in 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, starting July 27.

Ignored For T20 World Cup, India Star Among Top 2 Contenders For ODI Captaincy vs Sri Lanka: Report

The India vs Sri Lanka series that will start in the last week of July is going to herald a new era under Gautam Gambhir's coaching. Veteran stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja have retired from T20Is, which means that the team will bear a very fresh look. India will play three T20Is and three ODIs against Sri Lanka. The ODI series holds extra significance as this series will mark the start of India's preparation for the 2025 Champions Trophy, with the 2027 ODI World Cup being the ultimate prize.

Hardik Pandya Won't Play ODI Series vs Sri Lanka, Report Claims Interesting Reason

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27. However, one of the heroes of India's T20 World Cup victory last month will take a break during the three-match ODI series, which is scheduled in August, due to "personal reasons". "Hardik Pandya was India's T20 vice-captain under Rohit Sharma. He is completely fit and available for the three-match T20I series and will lead the side," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

"Always Finds A Way": Brett Lee's Blockbuster Statement On India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir

After replacing Rahul Dravid at the helm of Indian cricket, Gautam Gambhir will make his much-awaited debut as head coach of the team during the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. BCCI announced Gambhir as head coach earlier this month after Dravid's tenure came to an end, following Team India's T20 World Cup triumph in Barbados. Ahead of Gambhir's debut tour, former Australia pacer Brett Lee shared his views on the appointment of the former India opener as head coach. Lee pointed out that just like his playing days, Gambhir will bring an aggressive and winning mindset to the Indian team.

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Virat Kohli On Holiday, Rohit Sharma Could Take 'Selfless Decision' For SL ODIs: Report

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

Sri Lanka, Pakistan Visits Confirmed As New Zealand Reveal Packed Summer Schedule

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

India Squad Selection vs Sri Lanka Live: Captaincy Picks In Focus As BCCI Picks Team T20I, ODI Teams

Ignored For T20 World Cup, India Star Among Top 2 Contenders For ODI Captaincy vs Sri Lanka: Report

Hardik Pandya Won't Play ODI Series vs Sri Lanka, Report Claims Interesting Reason

"Always Finds A Way": Brett Lee's Blockbuster Statement On India Head Coach Gautam Gambhir