IND vs SL: The India vs. Sri Lanka series is highly talked of, as this would mark several watch-worthy changes to the cricketing future of either side. India has been crowned the World Champions and will look to retain their prowess while the Lankans look to revive from a humiliating group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. The BCCI has recently appointed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautam_Gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> as India?s head coach, and this will be the well-known mentor?s first outing as the guru of the boys in blue shirts. Gambhir would face his first challenge in leading a young Indian team, who are supposed to cover the legacy left by the two mammoths of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. 



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 The Indian skipper and Virat stepped down from international T20s after triumphing in the USA World Cup last month. Even if it is highly anticipated that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be rested for even the ODI series in Sri Lanka to be played in the upcoming month, something official has yet to be issued by the BCCI. However, it is in the news that, in the absence of the Indian skipper in ODIs and after his retirement from T20Is, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are to replace him in the role.



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Next, talking of the Lankan side, the coach and consultant both resigned after their humiliating 1-match victory exit in the World Cup. Now added to this has been Hasaranga?s statement issued on his stepping down from captaincy. 



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 Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya has been given the role of interim coach for the Lankan side, and he will look to bounce back with a whole bunch of talented cricketers. 



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 Amidst all this, the BCCI has come up with a confirmation on India?s fixtures for the upcoming white-ball series in both formats that are to be played between the two neighboring nations. The Indian team will start with the shortest format, as they play their first three games, which are the T20Is, at the Pallekele International Stadium. Next, they head away to Colombo to feature in the 3-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa International Stadium. Starting from the 26th of July, the series extends up to the 7th of August, with 3 T20Is and ODIs to be played between both sides. The fixture is as follows: 



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<li>First T20I: July 26th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Second T20I: July 27th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Third T20I: July 29th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>First ODI: August 1st, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Second ODI: August 4th, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Third ODI: August 7th, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>
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IND vs SL: The BCCI has released the schedule for India?s white-ball tour to Sri Lanka

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Legendary Indian batter and former coach of the national side, Rahul Dravid, in one of his recent interviews with the press, threw light on how the Indian team is ever-growing with their unique scope of talent that flows from different parts of India. Dravid coached the Indian team to the World Cup finals in 2023 and also the T20 World Cup final that they won in the Caribbean. However, before turning in as the Team India coach, Dravid has been an eminent part who helped in the growth of Indian cricket. Rahul was India?s coach for the U-19 team for a long time, as he also won the U-19 World Cup and gave India the scope of talented players like Shubman Gill and also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithvi_Shaw">Prithvi Shaw</a> and Abhishek Sharma. Rahul Dravid, the veteran, served as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a long time, as he sighted talent in many players and also helped many players rehabilitate and also served massively to their betterment. 



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 "If you look at Indian cricket today, Indian cricket is extremely strong; it's extremely powerful," Dravid said during the 50-year celebration of Mount Joy Cricket Club. "One of the big reasons for that is that talent comes from everywhere, from all over the country."



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Dravid will next be seen in the Rajasthan Royals camp, as he has been appointed as their head coach and mentor, replacing the likes of Sri Lankan legend Kumara Sangakara; however, he is also likely to move to the Kolkata Knight Riders before the IPL mega-auction for 2025.

Rahul Dravid briefs on how Indian cricket has grown to be extremely powerful due to the inflow of talent from all over the country|

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IND vs PAK: Pakistan ordered to win at any cost against India in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

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The stage is set for the clash between the two border-sharing nations India and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium! Take a look at the playing Conditions, Stats and Team News for the iconic face-off.

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