Amid the shock that reverberated through the cricket world, Team India They suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 2-0. Sri Lanka In the recently concluded ODI series, this is the first time in 27 years that India has lost a bilateral ODI series to their neighbouring island nation.
Sri Lanka’s dominance across all departments
The series defeat exposed the chinks in India’s defence and raised serious questions about the team’s preparedness and ability to adapt to different situations. While the team had dominated the previous T20I series, the ODI format proved to be a completely different game.
Sri Lanka, led by a rejuvenated bowling attack and a confident batting line-up, outpaced India in every aspect. The Indian batsmen struggled in spin-friendly conditions, with the middle order in particular under scrutiny. The bowling unit also failed to provide consistent breakthroughs, putting immense pressure on the batsmen.
Imminent review and potential changes
Captain Rohit Sharma Expressing disappointment at the team’s performance, he admitted that the defeat was a wake-up call. The series defeat has undoubtedly dented India’s confidence and will be the 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 challenges ahead.
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Next mission for the Indian team
In particular, after the series against Sri Lanka, India will take a long break from international cricket. They will play in their next match. Bangladesh In the multi-format series, India will host Bangladesh for the Test and T20I leg. The first Test of the series will begin at 9:30 am IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai from September 19 to 23.
Likewise, the second Test will be held at the famous Green Park Stadium in Kanpur from September 27 to October 1. After the Test series, the two teams will compete in a T20I match starting from October 6 in Dharamsala.
Bangladesh India Tour 2024: Full Schedule
Test Series:
- First test: September 19-23, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Second test: 27th September – 1st October, Green Park, Kanpur
T20I Series:
- First T20I: October 06, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
- Second T20I: October 09, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Third T20I: October 12, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
