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  • Varun Chakravarthy set for debut as India begin favourites versus Lanka in T20I sequence

    Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy might properly be in line for worldwide debut as a formidable India, with a galaxy of powerhouse IPL performers, begin as overwhelming favourites in opposition to Sri Lanka within the opening T20 International right here on Sunday.
    Having misplaced a sport within the ODI sequence, Shikhar Dhawan’s males would look to go one higher in opposition to Sri Lanka with a staff that’s forward in nearly all departments.
    Coach Rahul Dravid will, nonetheless, need to try Chakravarthy, who can bowl off-breaks, carrom ball and in addition take the deliveries away from right-handers, having proved his prowess within the Indian Premier League.
    Having missed out on an away sequence in Australia and residential sequence versus England as a consequence of poor health and harm associated points, the 29-year-old Chakravarthy will like his fairytale story to proceed even because the Indian staff is taking a look at one spinner for the T20 World Cup within the UAE.
    Chakravarthy, a certified architect, was extra of a tennis ball participant, who took to severe cricket a lot later in his life and earned his stripes by way of some nice displaying within the aggressive Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), which acquired him his maiden IPL contract.
    His is a gorgeous story and if he might make it to the World T20 squad, it is going to be nothing wanting spectacular, given the truth that he’s not a product of a structured cricket system.
    The different debut may very well be one amongst Devdutt Padikkal and Ruturaj Gaikwad, each of whom had been confirmed IPL performers. With Prithvi Shaw and Suryakumar Yadav set to depart for England, the staff administration won’t threat enjoying each the gamers.
    Padikkal’s class is way anticipated within the worldwide area and he’ll get information in skipper Dhawan, who has picked up his T20 sport within the final two editions of IPL.
    It is predicted that each Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson will probably be included within the enjoying XI from which Manish Pandey, after an detached T20 sequence, is about to be dropped. The Pandya brothers — Hardik and Krunal — are automated selections on this format.
    Bhuvneshar Kumar and Deepak Chahar, after a a lot well-earned relaxation, will probably be again within the combine and Yuzvendra Chahal is prone to be part of Krunal and Chakravarthy within the slow-bowling division.
    For Sri Lanka, the primary win in opposition to India in an ODI on dwelling soil after 9 years may very well be simply the turnaround that the nation’s cricketing ecosystem wants after being in shambles for years.
    Dasun Shanaka is a younger captain however is making an attempt to be instinctive on the sector however with some high quality gamers like Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Chamika Karunaratne and Avishka Fernando of their ranks, they’d attempt to pose high quality problem for the Indians.
    Akila Dananjaya and Raveen Jayawickrama’s bowling within the final match means that the worn-out Premadasa pitches will grip and in addition present some flip though dew within the month of July gained’t be an element.

    Squads:
    India: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (vice-captain), Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (Wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Okay Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.
    Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Bandara, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Udara, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Akila Dananjaya, Shiran Fernando, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ishan Jayaratne, Praveen Jayawickrama, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Udana.
    Match Starts at 8 pm.

  • Ishan Kishan, Prithvi Shaw lead Sri Lanka rout

    The ball flew off Prithvi Shaw’s bat and Ishan Kishan was uber-aggressive on his ODI debut. In the primary ODI of the three-match sequence, Shikhar Dhawan’s ‘second-string’ India had a stroll within the park at Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
    Chasing 263 for victory on a great pitch, the vacationers gained by seven wickets with 80 balls to spare. Shaw’s 24-ball 43 offered early momentum and Kishan’s 42-ball 59 took the sport away from Sri Lanka. Dhawan anchored the chase with an unbeaten 86 off 95 balls however earlier than the batsmen did their job, India’s spinners unsettled the opponents.
    On his return to the Indian group, Shaw confirmed no indicators of the surplus baggage of a miserable Australia tour final winter. This was his first 50-over worldwide in about 18 months. In batting-friendly situations, the 21-year-old didn’t have the concern of his exaggerated hand motion impeding his pure recreation. The Sri Lankan new-ball bowlers, Dushmantha Chameera and Isuru Udana, barely moved the ball and Shaw lower free from the outset. His bat-speed contributed to the best way he timed the ball.
    Udana bowled a full supply round off and Shaw stayed behind the road to caress it previous mid-on for a 4. A few majestic cowl drives adopted in Udana’s subsequent over. An off-drive in opposition to Chameera was even higher. Shaw’s contact was mesmerising and India have been galloping. The scoreboard learn 57 for no loss after 5 overs and the hosts seemed demoralised.
    Overconfidence in all probability performed an element in Shaw’s dismissal somewhat than the Chameera bouncer that crashed into his helmet. It upset his move all proper, however perhaps Shaw would have been higher off with a momentary gear-shift in opposition to off-spinner Dhananjaya de Silva. He holed out at long-on, however this knock would give the teen lots of confidence.
    Debut to recollect
    Kishan by no means seemed like he was making his India debut on this format. The left-hander received off the mark straightaway with a six off Dhananjaya. The offie altered his size and pushed the following supply flatter. Kishan smashed it previous cover-point for a 4.
    Kishan’s dancing toes neutralised the Sri Lankan spinners and transformed first rate deliveries into hittable ones. Three consecutive fours in a Dhananjaya over was cultured aggression. Sri Lanka’s fielding didn’t assist issues. Kishan ought to have been out on 32, however Chameera parried a simple catch off Charith Asalanka over the long-on boundary.
    Sri Lanka’s cricket has taken a pointy downturn, which must be a matter of concern for the nation’s cricket hierarchy. As for Kishan, he raced to a 33-ball half-century.
    Spots up for grabs
    On the face of it, focus could be extra on the three T20Is that observe the ODI sequence. Still, for the perimeter gamers, the one-dayers are a pleasant alternative to get into the groove and carry ahead the shape into the shortest format. India’s batting line-up for the T20 World Cup will decide itself and for somebody like Dhawan, runs and strike charge in T20Is can be extra vital than what he does within the 50-over format. For the likes the Kishan, a great outing right here will preserve him in competition in case India want a backup for Rishabh Pant or KL Rahul.
    The complete limited-overs sequence, nonetheless, is extra vital for the spinners, for past Ravindra Jadeja there’s a emptiness, going into the T20 World Cup. From that standpoint, it’s a optimistic that Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav began on a great observe. Chahal broke Sri Lanka’s opening partnership and retuned with a few wickets. Kuldeep additionally bagged two wickets and seemed to have gotten his zip and improper’un again. Minod Bhanuka’s dismissal was a working example, because the tossed-up supply turned and fizzed after pitching and took the skin edge. Three balls beforehand, Kuldeep had accounted for Bhanuka Rajapaksa with a shortish one which skidded a bit, as Dhawan took a superb catch. Krunal Pandya was miserly.

    But Bhuvneshwar Kumar was rusty. Injury-prone of late and devoid of recreation time, the medium pacer’s deliveries at instances sleepwalked to the wicketkeeper. Then on the loss of life, he was taken to the cleaners by Chamika Karunaratne. The vice-captain of this group wants overs below his belt to regain his type and selecting him for the Sri Lanka tour somewhat than the Tests in England gave the impression to be a good name.

  • Depth prized asset of cricket squads in COVID occasions; India, England nicely positioned: Ian Chappell

    The legendary Ian Chappell believes a cricket group’s “prized” possession amid this COVID-19 pandemic is depth and India and England are nicely positioned on that entrance not like Australia.
    “It has become abundantly clear during this pandemic-ravaged era that one of the prized ingredients in a cricket squad is depth. Ideally it should be both in batting and bowling,” the previous Australia captain wrote in a column for ESPNcricinfo.
    “India displayed their ample depth – particularly in quick bowling – in defeating Australia on their recent tour. In making six changes from the first to second Test and still defeating England comfortably at Edgbaston, New Zealand surprised with their talent too.”
    Chappell stated England too confirmed their depth within the ODI collection in opposition to Pakistan and it’ll maintain them in good stead within the Ashes.
    “England have displayed both depth and flexibility by comprehensively blanking Pakistan in their three-match ODI series. Their prospects for the Ashes in Australia were also boosted by the skilful showing of both Saqib Mahmood and Brydon Carse, two bowlers whose pace should be an asset on bouncy pitches.”
    The 77-year-old former batsman stated by way of depth in batting, India are nicely positioned than another cricket enjoying nation.
    “When it comes to batting talent, India are best placed of all the teams. Their development system, which produces players with traditional techniques and provides ample opportunities at first-class level, is one to be envied,” Chappell stated.
    “(But) mind you, the extent of India’s reserves will be fully tested on the England tour as they have already had to react to isolation requirements and they haven’t even played a warm-up game. Just another example of why modern cricket teams consider depth king.”
    The 77-year-old batting nice, nonetheless, cautioned Australia to plug holes in its batting division, which lacks depth within the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner.
    “The one major team whose recent performances haven’t implied substantial depth are Australia,” Chappell wrote.
    “Batting is the primary space of concern and the batters haven’t flourished within the Caribbean, with solely Mitchell Marsh making his mark. But Marsh is unlikely to interchange Cameron Green because the Test allrounder batting at six.

    “Once again the Australian batting was shown to be fragile when David Warner and Steve Smith are missing. A glance at the Sheffield Shield batting performances for the last couple of seasons doesn’t inspire much confidence that the new wave of stars is on the horizon.”

  • Kusal Perera dominated out of India sequence attributable to damage: Report

    Former captain and Sri Lankan batting’s mainstay Kusal Perera will probably be lacking the six-match sequence towards India beginning July 18 attributable to an unspecified damage.
    Perera was the captain of the Sri Lankan crew in England however for the reason that central contract dispute between gamers and cricket board, Dasun Shanaka has been appointed captain at his expense.
    “Kusal Perera is almost certain to be out of Sri Lanka’s series against India, after picking up a shoulder injury. The team has not divulged the exact nature of the injury, nor withdrawn him officially, but a team doctor says he’s likely to be out for six weeks,” ESPN Cricinfo reported.
    Perera was one among Sri Lanka’s three half-centurions within the ODI sequence towards England.

    The 30-year-old Perera has scored 3071 runs in 107 ODIs together with 1347 runs in 50 T20 Internationals.

  • Shikhar Dhawan wants runs on Lanka tour to seal T20 World Cup spot: VVS Laxman

    Shikhar Dhawan would be the captain of the Indian crew that takes on Sri Lanka within the upcoming limited-overs collection within the Island nation. However, in response to former India batsman VVS Laxman, the southpaw will nonetheless need to get runs in Sri Lanka to make sure he stays in enjoying XI within the ICC World Cup T20 event.
    Speaking completely on Star Sports, Laxman additionally spoke on how Dhawan will look to make use of this management function and safe a place within the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad.
    “First thing, I think he is being rewarded for his consistent performance for the Indian Team, – especially in white-ball cricket – and he is the most experienced player in this squad. But Shikhar Dhawan will be very clear that he has to use this opportunity – especially keeping in mind the T20 World Cup, there is so much stiff competition.”
    “There is Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul – who are established opening batsmen. Virat Kohli, very clearly mentioned that he wants to open in T20 formats. So, Shikhar Dhawan has to be amongst runs. So, while he is excited being the captain of the Indian team – and anyone will be proud to lead their country – but his focus will be to score runs and put his spot in a secure position.”
    Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan added that Dhawan will likely be excited for the management function and stated, “He is a very fun-loving guy. Whenever you meet him, he is always laughing, very cheerful. The youngsters will be very comfortable around him. And I think, as a leader, he will have a point to prove – not to anyone, but for himself. Because last time he was leading an IPL side, that was not a very fruitful move for him, but that was so many years ago.”
    “So, if any senior guy wants to do something, he needs to convince himself – more than trying to prove a point to anyone else. So, he will be really excited for leadership, but at the same time, he will be looking forward to not only perform but also sharing his experience with all the youngsters,” he added.

  • Indian workforce arrives in Sri Lanka for restricted overs collection

    The India white-ball workforce led by Shikhar Dhawan, that includes as many as six uncapped gamers, arrived right here from Mumbai for his or her four-week tour which can function six limited-overs video games in opposition to Sri Lanka, beginning July 13.
    Senior all-rounder Hardik Pandya shared an Instagra story captioned: “Touchdown, Sri Lanka, Colombo.”
    Hardik Pandya instagram.
    The Dhawan-led workforce will play three ODIs and three T20 Internationals within the island nation.
    With common skipper Virat Kohli and the purple ball facet, at present touring England, Dhawan can have pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as his deputy.
    The BCCI had named a 20-member squad for the Sri Lanka tour that has all-rounder Hardik Pandya and the spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal from the senior lot.
    Young weapons like Devdutt Padikkal, Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad and rookie pacer Chetan Sakariya expectedly function within the facet that additionally has two wicket-keeper batsmen within the younger Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.
    A day previous to the departure, Dhawan had mentioned that this was “a nice blend of experience and youth.”

    According to the Sri Lanka Cricket web site, the Indian workforce will probably be in room quarantine from June 29 to July 1 after which there will probably be phased out coaching from July 2 to 4 and subsequently workforce coaching from July 5.
    They can even play intra-squad simulated video games for a greater thought.
    Squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Okay Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya.
    Net Bowlers: Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh.

  • India’s restricted overs tour of Sri Lanka to be performed between July 13 and 25

    A second string India squad will play three ODIs and as many T20 Internationals in Sri Lanka between July 13 to 25, broadcaster Sony introduced on Monday.
    Indian selectors are anticipated to choose loads of fringe gamers for the restricted overs tour with Shikhar Dhawan and Hardik Pandya within the fray for main the aspect. A completely match Shreyas Iyer is one other captaincy choice.
    Sony Sports introduced the schedule by way of social media.
    “Indian waves will crash against the Sri Lankan shore with #JeetneKiZid,” the channel tweeted with the schedule.
    The ODIs will happen on July 13, 16 and 18 whereas the T20Is will likely be performed on July 21, 23 and 25. The venues for the the video games are usually not but introduced.
    It will likely be a uncommon event that two India squads will likely be taking part in in numerous nations on the similar time. The Virat Kohli-led squad will likely be making ready for the 5 Tests towards England on the similar time.
    The Test squad is already within the UK for the World Test Championships closing towards New Zealand from June 18 whereas the England collection begins on August 4.