Arjuna Ranatunga’s ‘2nd-string Indian team’ remark continues to get criticised by current and former players of the game. He might have thought this is a 'B' team but the strength of Indian cricket is such that you can send any team and it won’t be a ‘B’ team. If the Indian team had not gone there, they (SLC) would have lost the funds and sponsorships for all six games,” Sehwag said. Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India on Sunday defeated the hosts by 7 wickets in the 1st ODI with 13.2 overs to spare. The visitors now lead the series 1-0 and will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Tuesday at the same venue.

Source: Hindustan Times July 19, 2021 02:03 UTC