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Guwahati, you beauty 😍 #INDvSL https://t.co/QuZAq7i1E3
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(***********************************************************************: (IST) : The rain has stopped once again and the pitch repair act continues.
(********************************************************************: IST: Bad news folks!The rain has returned, playing a spoilsport once again. There will be a further delay.
Update –Next inspection by umpires at9: ISTIST . A vacuum drier is being used to tend to the wet patches near the middle of the pitch.
Update– It has stopped raining completely and we will have another inspection at(**********************************************************************: PMIST.
(**********************************************************************: IST: Good news folks!The rain has stopped completely and the umpires are on the field for inspection, having a conversation with the groundstaff . The covers are now coming off as well. And the supersopper is also doing it’s magic in the outfield.
Meanwhile here’s what Shikhar Dhawan has to say on his comeback from injury!
“Lots of injuries last year, but it’s part and parcel of the game. It’s a new year, looking forward to a new start. I always take things in a positive manner. Injuries are natural, just take them in my stride. Looking forward to score lots of runs this year, be a more impactful player, win matches for my team and win the World Cup. This series is a good opportunity for me to score runs. Am always developing my game, developing new shots. “
(**********************************************************************: 23 IST: Slight drizzle still out there but the groundsmen are out in the middle and have started their exercise to get the ground ready.
(**********************************************************************: IST:Update!It was pouring minutes back but now the intensity of the rain has reduced.
(**********************************************************************: IST – Bad News!It has started drizzling in Guwahati. Covers are arriving on the field and fans have taken a shelter in the stands.
Playing XI for both teams
@ imVkohli @Paytm A look at the Playing XI for #INDvSL Live – https: // t .co / I3IgAof8o2 https://t.co/O5MJSShBjE BCCI (@BCCI)
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India: Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (c), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (w), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Navdeep Saini, Jasprit Bumrah
Sri Lanka: Danushka Gunathilaka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Perera (w), Oshada Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Isuru Udana, Wanindu Hasaranga, Lahiru Kumara, Lasith Malinga (c)
Virat Kohli: “We’re gonna bowl first. We haven’t played here in a while. The last time we played here, we chased well. The game we played prior to that against Australia, they chased well too. The Track does play differently in the second half as compared to the first part. It’s a good thing actually, there isn’t too much of a difference in conditions, except that the track settles down better later on with the wet ball. Last year was outstanding for us in two formats, T s not so much. Good thing though is that we have a World Cup coming up and We’ll be taking things more seriously. Pandey, Samson, Chahal and Jadeja aren’t playing. Kuldeep and Washington because of their left-handers and we have three seamers. “
Lasith Malinga: “Happy to bat first. Don’t think the track will change too much. We have prepared well and will want to put it into performances. Need to put runs on the board and then take it from there. We have brought 16 players as we need to finetune our combination for the World Cup. Three seamers and two spinners for us. Need five genuine bowlers to put pressure on India. “
Team news: So, Jasprit Bumrah returns to playing XI after an injury lay off of four months. Manish Pandey, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravindra Jadeja are not playing today’s game.
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Toss news: Team India skipper Virat Kohli wins the toss and the hosts will have a go with the ball first in Guwahati.
Pitch report: “There are plenty of cracks. This is not a pretty-looking pitch. I don ‘ t think batsmen will have it that easy. Yes, there will be runs as it’s T but there will be help for spinners. It is a bit tacky. Captains will want to chase because he doesn’t want dew to affect his bowlers. Also, he wants to know the target. ” reckon Sunil Gavaskar alongside Murali Kartik.
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# TeamIndia all set and raring to go for the 1st @Paytm T 23 I am against Sri Lanka. #INDvSL https://t.co/CQdSZNd (C
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First match of the year. Team India looks all set!
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