India Loses T20i Series to Sri Lanka: A Shocking Defeat
Team India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, faced a surprising defeat against Sri Lanka in the T20i series, losing 0-2. This series marked Sri Lanka’s first bilateral series win against India in 27 years. The first match between the two teams ended in a tie, but Sri Lanka went on to win the next two matches, securing the series. The final match played on August 7, saw India suffer a heavy defeat by 110 runs, leaving Indian fans deeply disappointed. Despite Rohit Sharma’s remarkable performance, most of the other batsmen failed to deliver, contributing to the team’s downfall.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Retire from T20 Cricket
After leading India to victory in the ICC T20 World Cup, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli decided to retire from T20 cricket. Following their historic win, both players made their comeback in the ODI series against Sri Lanka. However, their return couldn’t prevent the team’s defeat in the T20i series. With their focus now on ODI cricket, both Rohit and Virat are expected to play a crucial role in India’s future matches.
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India’s Next ODI Series Against England
With India’s only ODI series in 2024 now complete, the team’s next challenge will come in the New Year 2025. England will tour India for a series of T20i and ODI matches, with the ODI series set to begin on February 6, 2025. The series will consist of three matches, with games scheduled in Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad. This will be the first ODI series for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli after a six-month break, as India played their last ODI on July 7. Fans are eagerly awaiting their return to the field, hoping for a strong performance from the experienced duo.
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