Introduction: “It’s a joke”

India lost an ODI series on Sri Lankan soil

for the first time in 27 years after the Rohit

Sharma-led side were bowled out by 110 runs in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.
India lost an ODI series on Sri Lankan soil for the first time in 27 years after Rohit Sharma’s side were bowled out by 110 runs in the third ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Chasing a target of 249, India were bowled out for just 138 on a fast-paced pitch. India lost the three-match series 0-2 and it was a major setback for head coach Gautam Gambhir who did not perform well in his first match.

Rohit said after the match that the result was not a big problem for the team and even if they lose the series, it won’t be the “end of the world”.

“I don’t think that’s a cause for concern. But it’s something we need to think about individually and as a game plan. This is a joke. You can never be happy playing for India.

When I was captain there.”

When I was captain there.” But you have to admit that Sri Lanka played better than us.

We looked at the conditions and there were players that needed to be checked, so there will be changes. There are other positive aspects to consider.

Rohit said that losing a series is not the end of the world, you will lose one or the other series but what matters is how you bounce back after a loss. He spoke at the post-game induction ceremony.

After the first ODI ended in a thrilling draw, the hosts won the second ODI by 32 runs.

Chasing 249, India got off to another strong start but fell short against top-order Sri Lanka as Dennis Woolridge (5.1-0-27-5) led the island nation’s attack with a brilliant performance.

India were bowled out for 138 in 26.1 overs as captain Rohit Sharma (35) and Washington Sundar (30) went one-on-one.