Cricket - IPL 2024
New Look Team India Takes Sri Lanka by storm and clinches the series 2-0
Published: 30 July 2024

The Indian cricket team, under the fresh leadership of Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, has made a thunderous entry into the Sri Lankan tour, sweeping the T20I series 2-0. It's been a dream debut for both, as they've instilled a new-found energy and aggression into the side. The first T20I was a masterclass in clinical finishing. India, after a solid start, found themselves in a precarious position before Rinku Singh exploded onto the scene with a breathtaking cameo. His unbeaten knock propelled India to a thrilling victory. The bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh's incisive spells, restricted Sri Lanka to a below-par total. The second T20I was a showcase of India's batting depth. Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his purple patch, while Sanju Samson played a crucial anchor role. The bowlers once again maintained their discipline, ensuring a comfortable win for the visitors. This series has been a statement of intent from the Indian team. The new-look side, brimming with confidence, is poised to carry this momentum into the ODI series.