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Shikhar Dhawan-led Indian group took apart Sri Lanka in the initial ODI on Sunday, grabbing a very easy 7-wicket win with an overall efficiency. Prior to the begin of the limited-overs collection, Lankan tale Arjuna Ranatunga had actually described the existing Indian group in Sri Lanka as a “second-string”.
The previous SL captain had actually knocked the Sri Lanka cricket board for permitting a “second-string” Indian side to explore their nation, claiming it is an “disrespect” to the hosts. His remarks did not decrease also well with various specialists and also experts and also Ranatunga got a great deal of flak for his words.
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And also after India’s roaring win in the initial ODI, Aakash Chopra took, took a dig at Ranatunga.
While evaluating the first ODI in a video clip posted on his YouTube network, previous India batsman Chopra commended India’s efficiency and also stated that it was a strong feedback to Ranatunga.
” Did you take it to heart? Arjuna Ranatunga had actually stated that an inferior group had actually been sent out which it was a disrespect to them. 262 runs are not that couple of that you win the suit similar to this by 7 arches and also 15 overs are left,” Chopra stated.
The cricketer-turned analyst admired India’s batting, observing that they transformed the ambience. He included: “The young Indian group demonstrated how to silence the hosts. The ambience has actually transformed a little. The entire means of knocking down, definitely wiping out the resistance, devastating.”
Sri Lanka established the site visitors a target of 263 overs. Prithvi Shaw (43 off 24 spheres), captain Shikhar Dhawan (86 not out of 95), and also debutant Ishan Kishan (59 off 42) starred in the chase as the ‘Guy in Blue’ dominated ball game in simply 36.4 overs with 7 arches to save.
The 2nd ODI will certainly occur on Tuesday, July 20, at the exact same place.