India secured a 3-0 victory over Sri Lanka in the recent T20I series, clinching the final match in a thrilling super over on Tuesday, July 30, in Kandy. The team had earlier triumphed in the first T20I by 43 runs on Saturday and the second by 7 wickets (DLS) on Sunday.

This series marked the first win for India under the leadership of coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav. Following the match, Gambhir delivered an inspiring speech in the dressing room, praising the team’s efforts and emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continuous improvement.

“Congratulations on a great series win,” Gambhir said. “Outstanding captaincy from Surya, and excellent performance with the bat as well. I asked for something before the game, and you delivered. This is what happens when you keep fighting and never give up. We need to keep improving our skills, especially on challenging wickets, and quickly assess conditions to determine the par score. There is much to learn from this game, but this is a great series win.”

The T20I series will be followed by a three-match ODI series in Colombo’s RPS stadium starting on August 2nd. Gambhir advised players not part of the ODI squad to maintain their fitness levels during their break, stressing the importance of being ready for the upcoming series against Bangladesh.