Ind vs SL | Sri Lanka put up improved batting effort to reach 275/9
The Hindu
Avishka Fernando and Charith Asalanka struck fine half-centuries but the home team wasn't disciplined enough to post an imposing total
Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal led India's decent effort with the ball as a self-destructing Sri Lanka posted 275 for nine in the second ODI here on Tuesday. Pretty much like the series opener, most of the Sri Lankan batsmen got starts but failed to capitalise after the hosts opted to bat. Avishka Fernando (50 off 71) and Charith Asalanka (65 off 68) struck fine half-centuries but the home team wasn't disciplined enough to post an imposing total.Unlike most of the Olympic-bound athletes, who opt to train abroad before the big event, boxer Amit Panghal prefers training in home conditions prior to Paris 2024. A former World championships silver medallist and a World No. 1, Panghal won the 51kg quota place in the only chance he got. He wants to follow his own plans to script success in Paris.
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