A brand new-look Indian cricket workforce underneath the management of Shikhar Dhawan outclassed Sri Lanka in Colombo on Sunday to win the primary ODI by seven wickets. Children Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan batted with intent and confirmed a whole lot of aggressive strokeplay as India chased down a goal of 263 runs in simply 36.4 overs.
In the meantime, Sri Lanka’s hapless efficiency drew sharp reactions with former Pakistan cricketer Ramiz Raja calling it a sport the place the Indians, like a robust college workforce, dominated the Lankans who appeared like a faculty workforce.
“India vs Sri Lanka appeared like a College workforce vs Faculty workforce match. Such was the distinction between the abilities, execution, expertise and the power to know the sport. This can be a very difficult scenario for Sri Lankan cricket as a result of they had been taking part in at dwelling. They ready a flat pitch for the collection opener in opposition to India and nonetheless ended with a mean rating,” Ramiz Raja mentioned in his newest YouTube video.
“The way in which Sri Lanka performed in opposition to spin, it appeared like that they had no thought how you can deal with spin. Traditionally, Sri Lankan batsmen have dominated the spinners. Nonetheless, the present lot simply doesn’t appear to be on that degree but.
“The Sri Lanka batters appeared confused after getting a begin. They couldn’t perceive how you can change the gear. And this confusion was created by India’s excellent bowling efficiency. India didn’t need to push a lot because the problem wasn’t robust.
“The sport was one-sided. Sri Lanka produced a flop present. I don’t know whether or not watching them in future can be attention-grabbing. The whole lot about them appeared in gradual movement – a workforce is taking part in in opposition to a facet that felt like no problem was being thrown at them,” Raja concluded.
