WATCH: Shreyas Iyer plays glorious shots on his return to nets after recovering from shoulder surgery. As Team India saw five debutants getting their ODI caps ahead of 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka on Friday, one big name has been missing from all the action in Colombo so far.
Yes, it is Shreyas Iyer who has been sidelined from cricket field for last few months. The 26-year-old had suffered a horrendous shoulder injury earlier this year in a match against England which had forced the cricketer to undergo a surgery. As a result, Iyer had to miss the first half of IPL 2021 for Delhi Capitals. WATCH: Sri Lanka players celebrate wicket of Suryakumar Yadav despite third umpire adjudging him not out. The third and final ODI between India and Sri Lanka has lived up to the expectations so far.
While it all started with Shikhar Dhawan's first-ever toss win as India captain, the match was evenly poised by the end of the 23rd over of the Indian innings. From Dhawan's thigh-five after getting the coin land in his favour to Suryakumar Yadav's survival, Team India have definitely been blessed with the lady luck in the game. However, the misfortune and some early excitement from the Sri Lankan players saw a hilarious moment taking place on the ground. The drama happened in the 23rd over of the Indian innings. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct. South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I against Ireland in Dublin on Monday.
He was found to have breached Article 2.3 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Bavuma admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by the match referee Kevin Gallagher. The Proteas skipper had used an audible obscenity after being adjudged caught behind by the on-field umpire. The incident occured in the sixth over of South Africa's innings. Tokyo Olympics 2020: Flagbearers Mary Kom & Manpreet Singh lead the Indian contingent. The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics 2020 has gotten off to a spectacular start.
While there was a superb light and sound show to begin the biggest sporting extravaganza, tributes were paid to lives lost due to COVID-19 by the performers as well as the Olympic committee. Soon after, the Japan flag was brought to the field of play before it was hoisted. The theme of this year's event is "Moving forward" and hints at how the world needs to move forward post its biggest health emergency in a century. The event did not leave a single sphere of life unaffected and the sporting world was among the worst hit. Real Madrid striker Benzema tests positive for COVID-19. Karim Benzema has had to delay his return to training at Real Madrid after testing positive for COVID-19.
The 33-year-old striker was on holiday in France when he was found to have the virus, and it means he must isolate before heading back to Spain. Benzema played for France in the Euro 2020 finals after being called up to Didier Deschamps' squad for the first time since 2015. Why is Devdutt trending on Twitter during 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka? After two exciting matches in Colombo, the stage was set for the final contest of the ongoing ODI series between India and Sri Lanka.
Shikhar Dhawan finally won the coin flip for the first time as captain of Team India and made some huge revelations during the toss. The Men in Blue had made as many as six changes to the side that featured in the last two ODIs, which was expected considering the series was already done and dusted. Ishan Kishan pats Sanju Samsons back after a brilliant knock of 46 on ODI debut in the third ODI against Sri Lanka. The 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka was supposed to be a dead rubber considering the Men in Blue have already won the series.
However, a lot was at stake for Shikhar Dhawan's side as the youngsters got a huge opportunity to impress everyone and make their mark. As India won the toss and opted to bat first on a good-looking wicket, the fans were ready to see some exciting talents unleash their potential. After Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed early in the innings, debutant Sanju Samson walked out to bat for the first time in ODI cricket. He joined Prithvi Shaw in the middle as the onus of the Indian innings was on two youngsters looking to make the most out of their opportunity. India looking to fly replacements to UK as injuries rule out Sundar, Gill & Avesh.
Although the five-match Test series against England is still some time way, the touring Indian party finds itself in a bit of trouble.
This is because they have already lost as many as three players of the squad to the series without even a single Test match out of the way. It is now being learnt that the Indian team management has in fact requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to send replacements for the injured trio of Washington Sundar, Avesh Khan and Shubman Gill. To put things into perspective, those are not the only injury concerns in the team as captain Virat Kohli was ruled out of the lone practice game with a sore back and his deputy Ajinkya Rahane also couldn't play the three-day fixture due to swollen hamstring.
West Indies vs Australia 2nd ODI suspended due to COVID-19 case. The second ODI between West Indies and Australia has been suspended due to COVID-19 case.
The news broke right before the start of the game and teams have been asked to return to the hotel. The first ODI between two sides was comfortably won by the visitors with Mitchell Starc picking a 5-wicket haul. Names two Indian players to watch out for ahead of final ODI against Sri Lanka. Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer has posted a cryptic tweet in his characteristic style to name the two Indian players to watch out for in the final ODI against Sri Lanka.
Jaffer used a popular Mr Bean picture along with a pic of an outdoor swing to hint the names. Notably, Jaffer often tweets such messages before India matches and manages to amuse his fans. Ahead of the third ODI against India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, he has yet again resorted to the same old style. Decoding the picture from one of the episodes of Mr Bean and the swing, fans have stated to suggest that it could well be the duo of pacers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar since both are capable of "swinging" the ball.
Tokyo Olympics: Germanys unitard brings a new look to gymnastics. Germany's female gymnasts are preparing to compete at the Tokyo Olympics with a strikingly different look after packing unitards alongside leotards in their kit bags. The unitard has characteristics of the traditional leotard but comes with attached leggings that run down to the ankles, being designed for comfort. It was described by the German Gymnastics Federation (DTB) in April as being a move "against sexualisation in gymnastics". The DTB said the kit's purpose was "to present aesthetically – without feeling uncomfortable", and after a positive pilot at the European Championships in Basle, an Olympic Games version of the kit has been launched for Team Deutschland's competitors.
UFC Vegas 32: Cory Sandhagen vs TJ Dillashaw - Schedule, Fightcard, Timings, Streaming Details & More. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will resume their action over the weekend in Las Vegas. Make no mistake that Sandhagen vs Dillashaw remains the most anticipated clash. While Cory Sandhagen happens to be the number 2 ranked contender, he will be up against returning former champion TJ Dillashaw, which itself makes for a thrilling bantamweight setup and fans can't wait to see this fight get underway. Although the other main event was said to be between the number 3 ranked women's bantamweight contender Aspen Ladd up against the Macy Chiasson, the match had to be cancelled owing to injury concerns.
Survivor Series 2021: WWE mulling to bring Dwayne The Rock Johnson back: Reports. There are no second thoughts regarding Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's stature as a global star. However, more than the world of sports itself, he has now made his name as an actor. His reputation as a star is increasing everyday and although fans love to see him on the big screen, a section of the fans miss watching The Rock fight it out in the squared circle. Notably, the wrestler turned actor has been out of action since WrestleMania 29, managing a rare arrival in WWE. And although his fans know that he has his share of obligations to fulfill at Hollywood at this stage of his career, the latest buzz around in the circuit is that he may well return to the sporting sphere at the Survivor Series. However, nothing has been confirmed from official sources yet. Wanindu Hasaranga set to miss final ODI against India due to injury: Reports.
In a huge blow to the Sri Lankan team, star spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is set to miss the third and final ODI against India due to an injury. It is being learned that Hasaranga suffered a minor injury but the team is likely to rest him as a precautionary measure so that it does not aggravate into something major. The home team has already lost the three-match series against the Shikhar Dhawan-led side and will play to salvage some pride in the final fixture of the ODI series. Furthermore, Kasun Rajitha is also likely to be unavailable for this game which is set to commence in Colombo in a few hours from now.
WATCH: Deepak Chahar shows off his guitar skills while singing medley of Bollywood classics. Team India players on Sri Lanka tour are certainly having the best of their times. The side first registered a dominating win over the dilapidated hosts in the first ODI before pulling off one of the most memorable victories in the nail-biting second ODI at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The two teams face each other next in the dead rubber of the series on Friday, July 23. On one hand where the Sri Lankan players would be fighting for their prestige, the second string Indian team would be hoping for a clean sweep to end things on a high. Will rain play spoilsport in 3rd ODI between India and Sri Lanka? Alun Wyn Jones fit to captain Lions in first Test with South Africa.
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