The ODI series against Sri Lanka ended on a devastating note for India. After clinching the T20 series by a 3-0 margin. In the ODI series, they faced consecutive setbacks. After the first match ended in a tie, Sri Lanka won the second match. But in the third match, Sri Lanka triumphed over India with a massive win of 110 runs. But after the match, a special moment between Kusal Mendis and Virat Kohli grabbed the limelight.
India’s Devastating Defeat:
In Indian Cricket, the Gautam Gambhir era started gracefully. Taking responsibility for the team after Rahul Dravid, he started his coaching journey with a remarkable T20 series win. But the ODI series was a huge setback for India. The first match of the series ended in a tie and India faced defeat in the second ODI.
But the third ODI was a huge setback. While batting first, Sri Lanka gave a beautiful start. Pathum Nissanka and Avishka Fernando’s outstanding innings gave a huge boost to the team. In front of their excellence, India’s bowling fell short. Debutant Riyan Parag showcased his excellence by securing three wickets conceding 54 runs. Siraj, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Kuldeep Yadav secured 1 wicket each.
The target was big to chase. While chasing the target, Gill lost his wicket scoring only 6 runs. Rohit Sharma played a knock of 35 runs in 20 balls. Virat Kohli was dismissed on 20 runs. Washington Sundar added 30 runs. The other batters failed to push the team closer the win. The Sri Lankan bowlers dominated the entire game and defeated them by 110 runs.
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Special Moment Between Mendis and Kohli:
The result of the series is heartbreaking for India. But After the match, a hearrtwarming moment between Kusal Mendis and Virat Kohli grabbed attention. After the match, a viral video captured Virat Kohli signing his India jersey and presenting it to Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis. The video shows Mendis apparently requesting the jersey from Kohli. Kohli, seen rushing from the dressing room with the jersey, took the time to sign it and add a personal message in front of Mendis.
The exchange highlights Kohli’s sportsmanship and friendship between players from opposing teams. The video, which quickly went viral, shows the mutual respect and admiration that goes beyond national boundaries in cricket.
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