Numerous players have etched their names into the annals of cricket history with standout batting performances in one-day internationals (ODIs) between India and Sri Lanka.

India and Sri Lanka have faced of??f in a total of 168 ODIs. Of these encounters, India has emerged victorious 99 times, while Sri Lanka ha?s claimed 57 wins. Additionally, 11 of the matches ended with no result, and one match concluded in a tie.

Veteran India batters like Sachin Tendulkar have delivered memorable innings, showcasing their exceptional skill and temperament. On the Sri Lankan side, Sanath Jayasuriya and Kumar Sangakkara have made a substantial impact with their explosive batting and elegant stroke play. These performances not only highlig??ht the rich, cricketing talent of both nations but also contribute to the fierce and competitive nature of the India-Sri Lanka O??DI encounters.

Most runs for India vs Sri Lanka in ODIs

5. Virat Kohli (India) – 2594 runs

Kohli from India has accumulated 2594 runs across 62 matches. His h?ighest score is 183 not out, and he averages 47.55 with ?the bat. Kohli has hit 10 centuries and 13 half-centuries against Sri Lanka, along with 230 fours and 18 sixes.

4. Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) – 2666 runs

Jayawardene has amassed 2666 runs in 87 matches. His highest score wa????s 128, and he averaged 35.07. He smashed four centuries and 17 half-centuries against India.

3. Kumar Sangakkara (Sri Lanka) – 2700 runs

Sangakkara, another Sri Lankan great, clubbed 2700 runs in 76 matches versus India. His top score was 138 not out. He scored six centuries and 18 hal??f-centuries, alongwith 259 fours and 23 sixes.

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2. Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 2899 runs

Jaya??suriya amassed 2899 runs in 89 matches. His highest score against India was 189 and he maintained an a??verage of 36.23.

Jayasuriya’s strike rate was 96.98. He also hit 330 fours and 46 sixes.

1. Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 3113 runs

The leading run-scorer is Tendulkar from India, who accumulated 3113 runs over 84 matches. His highest score was 138, and he averaged 43.84. Tendulkar smashed eight centuries and 17 half-centuries in these encounters,?? striking 303 fours and 30 sixes.

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Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena has shared his thoughts on the much-talked-about poor form of Indian superstar Virat Kohli.

Notably, Kohli has been going throu??gh a rough patch in international cricket. Runs have dried up for former India skipper form for a long time now, with his last international century coming back in 2019.

The 33-year-old had struggled to make an impact in the rearranged Test and T20I series against England. Following this, the Delhi-lad was given rest for the recently-concluded West Indies series and the upcoming tour of Zimbabwe.

Jayawardena, however, reckoned that Kohli is a quality player and will find a way to make a comeback. The Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach felt that Kohli’s class is still permanent.

“It is unfortunate what Virat is going through right now at the moment, but he is a quality player,” Jayawardena told Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review.

“I believe Virat has the tools to come out of it (the form slump). He has done that in the past as well, and I’m sure he’ll come through this. Class is permanent, and form is temporary,” he added.

Jayawardena also observed wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant as a capable top-order batter even though Pant hasn’t played as an opener in T20 cricket a lot.

“Even though he (Pant) hasn’t done that (open the batting) much in domestic cricket, he has the capacity to do that. Wherever he bats, you’re not going to change his game. He is going to be a very natural player, so yes, it is an option (for Pant to open),” added Jayawardena.

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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has p?icked his a??ll-time Kings XI Punjab XI (KXIP) with Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardene as captain.

While there were some obvious inclusions, notable players like Irfan Pathan and Glenn Maxwell couldn’t find a place in the squad.
The cricketer-turned commentator picked Chris Gayle as the opening batsman of his team and paired him up with KL Rahul. While revealing the KXIP all-time XI, Chopra said that when none of the franchise was showing interest in Gayle, KXIP took a bold approach and signed the ‘Universe Boss’.

“I will start with Chris Gayle. When his name had come in the auction, no one was picking him. When KXIP picked him at the end, everyone else was laughing. There was some sarcasm in that applause. But he did well and the universe boss showed that he likes the Mohali pitch and that he can score runs there,” Chopra remarked on his YouTube channel.

“Now that we have kept Gayle, we have to pick KL Rahul. What an acquisition. I was surprised when RCB let him go. They could have retained him or used the RTM but they didn’t do anything,” he added.

For the No. 3 position, Chopra went ahead with Australia’s Shaun Marsh?, who was the leading scorer in the inaugural edition of t?he tournament.

“Everyone will keep Shaun Marsh in their team. His name is absolutely mandatory. He made a lot of runs in the first season, more than 500 if I remember correctly. One of the most successful overseas players in the history of the IPL.” Chopra asserted.

Captain Jayawardene comes ne??xt in the pec?king order.

South African star David Miller was the fourth and the last overseas player in Aakash Chopra’s all-time KXIP eleven while Yuvraj Singh was picked ahead of his compatriot Irfan Pathan.

On the bowling front, Chopra preferred the spin trio of Ravichandran Ashwin, Piyush Chawla and Axar Patel. Sandeep Sharma and Praveen Kumar lead the fast-bowling attack in Chopra’s team.

Aakash Chopra’s all-time Kings XI Punjab XI:

Chris Gayle,? KL Rahul (wk), Shaun Marsh, Mahela Jayawardene (c), David Miller, Yuvraj Singh, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Piyush Chawla, Praveen Kumar, Sandeep Sharma

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Sri Lanka’s former minister for sport, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, has claimed that the 2011 World Cup final between Sri Lanka and India was fixed.

Speaking to News 1st, Aluthgamage said: “The 2011 World Cup final was fixed. I stand by what I say. It took place when I was the minister of sports. I state with responsibility; however, I do not wish to expose details for the sake of the country. That game against India in 2011, a game which we could have won, was fixed.”

“I state with responsibility, and I can come forward for debate. The people are concerned about it. I would not involve the cricketers in this. However, certain groups were definitely involved in fixing the game.”

In the final, Sri Lanka, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, posted 274 for the loss of six wickets. Mahela Jayawardena scored 103 off 88 with 13 fours and guided his team to the respectable score. But Gautam Gambhir’s 97 and MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 91 took the Men in Blue over the finishing line.

Meanwhile, Jayawardene refuted Aluthgamage’s claims on Twitter, soon after the politician’s comments were made public. He even asked for the names and evidence, involved in the matter. Jayawardena took to Twitter and wrote, “Is the elections around the corner? Looks like the circus has started names and evidence. #SLpolitics #ICC.”

Is the elections around the corner 🤔Looks like the circus has started 🤡 names and evidence? #SLpolitics #ICC //t.co/bA4FxdqXhu

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) June 18, 2020

Finally, Kumar?? Sangakkara, who was the Sri Lanka??n skipper in the final, has opened up on the issue. Sangakkara, who is also the president of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), said that the former minister needs to take the evidence to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The veteran replied to Jayawardene and wrote, “He [Mahindananda Aluthgamage], needs to take his “evidence” to the ICC and the Anti-corruption and Security Unit so the claims can be investigated thoroughly.”

He needs to take his “evidence�?to the ICC and the Anti corruption and Security Unit so the claims can be investigated throughly //t.co/51w2J5Jtpc

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) June 18, 2020

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After serving Sri Lanka for 17 long years, veteran women cricketer Shashikala Siriwardena decided to hang up her boots. In the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup, she featured for the last time in a game against Bangladesh on March 02, which the Islanders won by nine wickets.

Siriwardena grabbed 4/16 and won the ‘Player of the Match’ award in her last international game and ended her career on a high note.

The all-rounder revealed that her teammates were the reason that sh??e came back to the national side. She thanked her father and dedicated internati?onal career to him.

“It is not easy to go away after playing 17 years of international cricket. Never easy for a sportsperson. I played long, and hence, it’s tough. I love my teammates; it’s due to them that I was able to come back despite getting injured several times. Love you all. I’ll keep in touch with women’s cricket. It’s a long list,” Siriwardena said at the post-match presentation.

“I started playing since I was nine, and it’s not possible to take all the names. Big thanks to my father, he isn’t with me. He is no more, but it’s due to him that I was able to be what I am. My entire career is dedicated to him—also, thanks to my family, husband, who supported me to play after marriage. Thanks to the clubs I played for. My coaches, teammates, support staff, sponsors, SL media, our fans. All the captains I played under, including current captain Chamari Athapaththu. I wish all the best to our team,” she added.

India’s women cricket team also gratified the legendary women cricketer for inspiring and taking women’s cricket to fresh heights.

Thank you for doing what you do best for 17 Years and inspiring so many more to take up the sport. More than cricket, you'll be remembered for the amazing person that you are (:

All the best as you begin your new journey @Shashikalacrick, see you on the other side!#TheBond🇮🇳🇱🇰 pic.twitter.com/Ha3GULkAs8

— Jemimah Rodrigues (@JemiRodrigues) March 3, 2020

Here’s how cricket fraternity reacted on Siriwardena’s farewell:

Congratulations on a great career Shashikala Siriwardena. You have done great service to Sri Lanka and the game. Your inspiration will make strong a whole new generation of young girls and boys to follow in your foot?? steps. Wishing you the best

— Kumar Sangakkara (@KumarSanga2) March 2, 2020

Wishing Shashikala Siriwardena on her wonderful career… 👍 one of the most talented cricketers SL have produced . All the very best for her future //t.co/022jFT5HwI

— Mahela Jayawardena (@MahelaJay) March 2, 2020

Weldone Shashikala Siriwardena on a fantastic cricket car?eer. You have been a role model for many young girls to take up Cricket in Sri Lanka. Thank you and all the best

— Rangana Herath (@HerathRSL) March 2, 2020

Congratulations to Shashikala Siriwardene on a splendid career. Bowing out like a true champion in her last game ! A fantastic player, great competitor and a wonderful person . Wishing her the very best in life ! #T20WorldCup2020

— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) March 3, 2020

Gestures which legends earn with their on field performances and off field connections. Have a great 2nd innings Shashikala! //t.co/5PHiZateoo

— Reema Malhotra (@ReemaMalhotra8) March 2, 2020

Thank You Shashikala – Your role in Sri Lanka Women's Cricket will be remembered! #Legend #ThankYouShashikala pic.twitter.com/mKRRfWbS12

— Sri Lanka Cricket 🇱🇰 (@OfficialSLC) March 2, 2020

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Football might not stri??ke you as much as Cricket does. Of course, football has always been second to cricket in the cricket playing nations. But yes, football has been gaining some momentum in the country which considers cricket not less than a religion.

Several cricketers have also expressed their passion for football, includi?ng Chris Gayle a?nd MS Dhoni. Fans are also passionate about the game and love to follow their star cricketers.

Now let’s check out the favourite Football Clubs of 12 star cricketers:

12.) Chris Gayle

West Indies aggressive opener Chris Gayle is a big supporter of Manchester United. In fact, many times in the pas??t, the swashbuckling cricketer had informed that football was his first choice of the spor?t before he realized that he was better in cricket.

11.) Rohit Sharma

Rohi?t Sharma is a huge fan of the Real Madrid Football Club. He has expressed his love for th?e team through his tweets on social media.

10.) Andrew Flintoff

England’s former all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is a big fan of Manchester City. He was roped in by the Premier League for their Barclays Fan of India competition in 2009, the search for the most passionate supporter of the Barclays Premier League in the country.

9.) Mahela Jayawardena

Former ??stylish Sri Lankan batsman Mahela Jayawardena is a die-hard fan of Manch?ester United.

8.) Yuvraj Singh

Indian left-handed batsman Yuvraj Singh is a Manchester United follower. He has been often se??en cheering for the reds. It was through twitter that he displayed his love towards the club.

7.) Graeme Smith

Former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith is a Liverpool fan and Kenny Dalglish is his all-time favorite. “I’m from a family of Manchester United fans but I picked Liverpool,” he once said in an interview with Liverpoolfc.com.

6.) Rahul Dravid

Former Indian skipper who is bitterly known as the “Wall of Indian Cricket Team” is a fan of Arsenal. He has been a loyal supporter of Arsene Wenger’s side over the years.

>5.) Dale Steyn

South African fast bowler Dale Steyn is a die-hard Chelsea fan. It was made official by the club’s official twitter handle when former South African players Gary Kirsten and Allan Donald visited the club offices in London.

4.) Gautam Gambhir

Despite the fact that most of the cricketers root for Manchester United, Indian batsman Gaut??am Gambir is known to be one exception and occasionally visits the Emirates to show his support for Arsenal.

3.) Kevin Pietersen

Popular English cricketer Kevin P??ietersen is a Chelsea fan. He is also friends with Chelsea stalwarts Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole and John Terry.

2.) MS Dhoni

Indian star cricket MS Dhoni is an avid football follower and supports Manchester United. Being a goalkeeper in his early days, his love for football i??s not a surprise.?? Dhoni is also the co-owner of ISL football club Chennaiyin FC.

1.) Virat Kohli

Indian Test Captain Virat Kohli is a keen supporter of Real Madrid. Kohli in an interview said, “Cristiano Ronaldo is my favorite, as well as Messi because he is also associated with Adidas.”

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