India retained top spots in T20Is and ODIs, extending their dominance in the white-ball format, but slipped to fourth place in Test rankings.
Afghanistan experienced some early nerves as the top order took a long time to even get in, following the injury to usual opener Ibrahim Zadran and Gurbaz's early departure.
Samarawickrama, who defeated Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis of Ireland, had a fantastic run during her trip to that country, making history as the third Sri Lankan women cricket player to get a century in one-day internationals.
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"We did everything we needed to do to dominate, win the game we played, and prepare for ten straight games—there was nothing more we could have done in that regard," Dravid remarked.
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After losing the first game of the three-ODI series by 110 runs, a determined Sri Lankan team took advantage of the conditions and won 2-0 thanks to their spinners' ability to deceive Indian hitters with slow, twisting pitches.
Graham Thorpe is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for the grace and skill he brought to the game. His career serves as an example of how stylish batting and consistent performances can define a cricketer's legacy.
"…there is a surprise. But you anticipate and understand that in these conditions the game can turn on its head because there is so much spin on offer," Nayar said
India lost the first ODI on Friday after chasing a respectable 231 and being well positioned at 130 for three. The Lankan spinners had enough bravery to dismiss the visitors for 230 and force a stalemate.