India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023 - CommentaryIND vs SL, 1st T20I, Sri Lanka tour of India, 2023 - Commentary

Naveen: I can say that even the Cricbuzz commentators are excited when Umran Malik comes to bowl. Updating each ball with the speed. -- "Who wouldn't be excited to see a fast bowler bowl consistently at 145+kph?"

Mani: Really appreciate the way Hardik takes responsibility when he is captain, we have seen this in IPL as well

Prashanth BC: We talk about different actions these days but how do we miss out on Mavi, I mean he doesn't even look at the ball nor the batsmen when he is about to deliver the ball.

Indibar Debnath: Excited to watch Shivam Mavi with the new ball. Hope he can strike early. -- "You have got your wish, Indibar".

Adarsh: I think Axar will be a key player for India in the powerplay. Bowling tighter lines and wicket to wicket can result in wickets as shown by Sri Lankan spinners.

Indibar Debnath: Good finish from both Hooda and Axar. Today's knock will give them a lot of confidence. Still think 162 is under par.

Nabajit Rajbongshi: Although Indian batters failed to capitalise the start today, this batting lineup looks fine for future t20 team. This team is full of youngsters and we can expect aggressive approach from these fearless players rather than expecting the regular players with cautious approach to change their approach

Siddhant: Even after getting off to a flier, Kishan's strike rate is 127. He definitely needs to work on his ability to rotate the strike, especially against spinners.

Chris: This pitch will get better later in the game. that is the problem with many T20 pitches these days. tacky two paced in 1st innings and better as the match goes on in the 2nd innings.

Smit Chhadva: "Isn't India and Sri Lanka playing here first time since world cup final 2011" -- No they played a T20I here in 2017 as well

Prateek Sirikonda: Doesn't seems to be a batting paradise like we expected.

Priyanshu Poddar: Theekshana has really been among the top spinners in the world at the moment. Gives his captain control, is miserly with the ball & tends to pick up crucial wickets. Mind you, he bowls all the difficult overs too. Surely a superstar in the making.

Vasagan Nadar: "Do we know why Arshdeep is not available today? Any injury?" -- The BCCI says he hasn't fully recovered from his illness

Gopal Dalal: Feeling sad for Rahul Tripathi. Extremely talented cricketer. The wait continues!

Swarup: Loved the attitude of our new captain ..!!! Anyone would have opted to field anyway.

Neeraj Sahu: These are the new 'regulars' and the phrase 'without the regulars' is something which we need to stop using gradually. Only Bumrah is someone who should be included in this line up whenever available. Nothing against Rohit, VK and Rahul but we need to build the t20 side for future.

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