India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Tribute to Anshuman Gaikwad
The first ODI match between India and Sri Lanka is underway. In this match, Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to bat first, as the pitch is known to favor the team batting first. The estimated score on this pitch is around 270 runs. However, the black armbands worn by the Indian team have caught everyone’s attention.
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Why the Black Armbands?
The reason behind the Team India black armbands is to pay tribute to former Indian cricketer and coach Anshuman Gaikwad, who passed away on July 31, 2024. Gaikwad had been battling blood cancer for several months and was receiving treatment in the hospital. Despite the BCCI’s financial assistance of Rs 1 crore for his treatment, Gaikwad’s fight with cancer ended, leaving a void in the sports world. In his honor, the Indian players wore black armbands during the match. The BCCI also tweeted about this gesture.
Importance of the Series
This match is significant as it marks India’s first ODI of the year, following a focus on the T20 World Cup. With the Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, this series serves as a foundation for team selection and strategy.
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Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nisanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wicketkeeper), Sadira Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka (captain), Zenith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Vellage, Akila Dananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammad Shiraj.
Team India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Siraj.
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