Takeaways: India's casual approach, Rohit's reliability and more
Raunak Kapoor on the talking points from India's first ODI against Sri Lanka in Colombo
02/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 2 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
230/8 -
![India]( "India")
230 (47.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
02/08Result
1st ODI (D/N), India tour of Sri Lanka at Colombo, Aug 2 2024
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![Sri Lanka]( "Sri Lanka")
230/8 -
![India]( "India")
230 (47.5/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Will Siraj give Sri Lanka the jitters in Colombo?
Fidel Fernando answers this question and reminds us what Siraj did in an ODI in Colombo the last time
Rohit: Gambhir very clear on what he wants to do
The India captain wants to work with the new coach to figure out "what we want to achieve in ODI cricket"
Match Coverage
All Match NewsNo Super Over in tied SL-India ODI down to officials' oversight
All ODIs that end in a tie should feature a Super Over, time and conditions permitting, as per the ICC's playing conditions
'I put his batting in my mind' - Wellalage turns to Nissanka for inspiration
He produced an all-round performance, notching up 67 at No.7 and then taking two wickets in a tied game
India, Sri Lanka throw it back to the '90s in Colombo classic
Openers dropping anchor, spinners dictating the tempo - the first ODI had old-school energy from the jump
Hasaranga, Asalanka pick up three-fors to force a tie
Dube had helped India draw level with his power-hitting against spin but could not take them over the line
Jayasuriya: 'Don't see a lack of commitment, but SL players have to tackle pressure better'
Sri Lanka's interim coach also says people need to give Asalanka some time as captain before judging him
