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Sri Lanka has revealed their squads for the upcoming three-match ODI and two-match T20 series against New Zealand, scheduled to be held on home soil. Charith Asalanka has been appointed as the captain for both formats.

Sri Lanka Cricket on Wednesday announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies, led by Charith Asalanka. The series marks Sanath Jayasuriya's first as the permanent coach. Jayasuriya's recent successes include a Test win in England and an ODI series victory against India. Matches will take place in Dambulla starting October 13.

In the third T20I against Sri Lanka, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav bowled the final over, taking two crucial wickets and pushing the match into a Super Over. Despite India setting a modest target of 137/9, Sri Lanka needed six runs off the last over, but could only level the scores due to Yadav’s impressive bowling performance.

India produced a dominating bowling performance to restrict Sri Lanka to 106 for nine in the rain-hit U-19 Asia Cup final here on Friday.

The third ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand in Pallekele was abandoned due to persistent rain, resulting in a 2-0 series win for Sri Lanka. New Zealand, put in to bat, were 112-1 in 21 overs when the rain intervened. Will Young (56*) and Henry Nicholls (46*) were leading New Zealand's charge towards a respectable total.

India secured victory in the first match of their three-match series against Sri Lanka by 43 runs at Pallekele International Stadium. The second match is set for July 28, starting at 7 pm IST. Fans can watch it live on Sony Sports TV channels and stream it via the Sony LIV app.

India reaffirmed their supremacy in the U-19 Asia Cup with a record eighth title as they hammered Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a rain-hit summit showdown here on Friday. The Indian bowlers were all over Sri Lanka, who were gasping at 74 for seven in 33 overs, when heavy rain lashed the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and stopped play for more than two hours.

Defending champions India, with five new IPL recruits in their ranks, will be the overwhelming favourites when they start their campaign against Sri Lanka in the ICC U-19 World Cup on Sunday.

The Indian cricket team embarked on a new chapter under Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. Suryakumar will lead the T20I format, while experienced players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli bolster the ODI squad. The team features a blend of all-rounders and fresh fast-bowling talent.

Suryakumar Yadav, India's newly appointed T20 captain, expressed his determination to avoid the pitfalls of his previous domestic captaincy as he prepares to lead the team against Sri Lanka for the first time. The 33-year-old took over the reins from the beloved Rohit Sharma, who stepped down from the 20-over format following India's triumphant World Cup campaign in June. Despite competition from all-rounder Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar secured the captaincy role, with concerns over Pandya's recurring injury absences playing a factor in the decision.

Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh turned out to be 'men with golden arm' as Sri Lanka's saga of inexplicable collapses continued in a low-scoring thriller as India won the third T20I in Super Over to complete a 3-0 series whitewash, which didn't look possible in the 38 overs.

Two-time champions Pakistan and South Africa both signed off their U-19 World Cup campaigns with contrasting victories.

Captain Dunith Wellalage led from the front as Sri Lanka defeated South Africa by 65 runs to advance to the fifth place play-off at the ICC U-19 men's World Cup here.

India, under coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav, aimed to sweep the T20I series against Sri Lanka by winning the third match on Tuesday. India had already secured victory in the first two games. Sri Lanka struggled with middle-over batting and tackling spin. Uncertainty looms over Shubman Gill's availability due to a stiff neck.

Sri Lanka sealed their qualification for the last eight stage with a dramatic three-wicket victory over West Indies while South Africa defeated Ireland by 153-runs to also book their place in the quarterfinals of the ICC U-19 World Cup.

Australia and Sri Lanka logged their first points at the U-19 World Cup after registering comfortable victories over West Indies and Scotland, respectively, on the opening day here.

India's new coach-captain duo, Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, hoped to make an impact in their T20I series against Sri Lanka. This marked a fresh start for both teams, aiming to recover from previous disappointments.

Sri Lanka's T20I team has seen a revamp post the T20 World Cup exit, with Charith Asalanka as the new captain and Sanath Jayasuriya as interim head coach. Key players like Dinesh Chandimal and Kusal Perera return, while new faces like chamindu wickramasinghe join for future prospects. The team is set to play T20Is against India.