In a shock that reverberated through the cricketing world, Team India suffered a humiliating 2-0 defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the recently concluded ODI series. This marked the first time in 27 years that India has lost a bilateral ODI series to their island neighbors.
Sri Lanka’s dominance across all departments
The series defeat has exposed chinks in India’s armor, prompting serious questions about the team’s preparedness and ability to adapt to different conditions. While the team was dominant in the preceding T20I series, the ODI format proved to be a different ball game altogether.
Sri Lanka, led by a rejuvenated bowling attack and a confident batting lineup, outclassed India in all departments. The Indian batters struggled against the spin-friendly conditions, with the middle order in particular coming under severe scrutiny. The bowling unit also failed to deliver consistent breakthroughs, putting immense pressure on the batsmen.
Impending review and potential changes
Captain Rohit Sharma expressed his disappointment at the team’s performance, admitting that the loss was a wake-up call. The series loss has undoubtedly dented India’s confidence and will be a subject of intense scrutiny in the coming weeks. The team management will have to work hard to restore morale and prepare the squad for the upcoming challenges.
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Team India’s next assignment
Notably, after the series against Sri Lanka, India will get a long break from international cricket. They will next battle against Bangladesh in the multi format series. India will host Bangladesh for a Test as well as T20I leg. The first Test of the series is set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19 to 23, starting at 9:30 AM IST.
Similarly, the second Test will be held at the renowned Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1. After the conclusion of the Test series, both teams will compete in the T20I leg, beginning on October 6 in Dharamsala.
Bangladesh’s tour of India 2024: Full schedule
Test series:
First Test: Sep 19- Sep 23, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
Second Test: Sep 27 – Oct 01, at Green Park in Kanpur
T20I series:
First T20I: Oct 06, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala
Second T20I: Oct 09, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi
Third T20I: Oct 12, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad
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