Gill became the first India National Cricket Team captain in 18 years to bowl in a Test match in Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Thursday, August 27. Earlier, Shubman Gill confident of playing WTC final after series win vs Sri Lanka.
After 18 long years, an Indian captain is bowling in a Test match in Sri Lanka! Previous: Anil Kumble pic.twitter.com/3ATiHECp88
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However, Gill did not get the perfect start with the ball. Sonal Dinusha smashed a six off his very first delivery. The Sri Lankan batter went on to score a brilliant century and became one of the biggest reasons behind India’s frustration in the second Test.
Well, Sri Lanka’s lower-order batters continued their strong resistance and successfully forced a draw. As a result, India had to settle for a 1-0 series victory in Sri Lanka. Amid this, Devdutt Padikkal opens up after winning Player of the Series award against Sri Lanka.
Shubman Gill defends follow-on call after Sri Lanka deny India 2-0 series sweep
However, Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha added 112 runs for the seventh wicket and denied the touring side a victory in Colombo. The Indian bowlers became tired after already bowling 89.4 overs, while Sri Lanka batted for 150 overs in their second innings.
'Don't think the follow-on backfired': Shubman Gill on follow-on
Shubman Gill said at the post-match press conference in Colombo: “I don't think the follow-on backfired; we fielded for over 250 overs. We were anticipating rain and wanted to take that chance. Had we not taken it and had it rained, you would have asked why there was no follow-on. Draws are not hurting like a defeat… Situation-wise, a draw was a credit to them; we hoped for a win, so disappointing.”
After the Sri Lanka tour, India will now shift focus to white-ball cricket, as they will face Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series, followed by an ODI series against the West Indies.
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