Social media users were shocked by a recent viral photo showcasing the remarkable transformation of Arjuna Ranatunga, the former captain of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning cricket team. Following his retirement from cricket, Ranatunga delved into politics and served as a Member of Parliament in Sri Lanka.
India's forthcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka has seen a shift in its schedule, with the first match now scheduled for July 27 instead of July 26. The tour will feature three T20 Internationals and three ODIs, to be held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium and R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
This series marks India's first white-ball bilateral tour to Sri Lanka since 2021, when they emerged victorious in both the T20I and ODI series under the guidance of interim coach Rahul Dravid and captain Shikhar Dhawan. While the squad for the upcoming tour is yet to be disclosed, reports suggest that key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be given a rest.
Gautam Gambhir is set to take on the role of head coach for the Indian team, with Sanath Jayasuriya serving as the interim head coach for Sri Lanka during the tour.