Team India took the first lead in the three-match ODI series by beating the Sri Lankan cricket team by 67 runs in Guwahati. Virat Kohli who scored an impeccable century was named the man of the match.
Apart from Virat Kohli, the likes of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also contributed very well. While Kohli scored 113 runs, Rohit Sharma scored 83 runs and Shubman Gill chipped in with 70 as India posted 373/7 in 50 overs.
In reply, the Sri Lankan cricket team did put up a great fight in the run-chase till the end but that wasn’t enough to defeat India. Dasun Shanaka led the attack by example as he scored an unbeaten 108 in the run-chase.
Team India will pay tribute to football legend Pele during the 2nd ODI at Eden Gardens
The Men in Blue are gearing up for the second ODI against Sri Lanka, which is slated to be played on January 12, Thursday at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
As reported by PTI, Team India will pay a rich tribute to football legend Pele during the 2nd ODI at Eden Gardens. The former Brazilian professional footballer, Pele once came to Eden Gardens to represent New York Cosmos Club against Mohun Bagan on September 24, 1977.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento, popularly called Pelé drew his last breath at the age of 82 on December 29, 2022. Meanwhile, the still-alive members of the then-Mohun Bagan team have also been invited to the second ODI.
Sri Lanka’s batting great Kumar Sangakkara will take part in the precious moment by ringing the bell to kick-start the game. It is a must-win game for Sri Lanka in order to stay alive in the series and it remains to be seen how they approach the must-win encounter.
Earlier, during the T20I series, they showcased great quality and composure in the must-win game against India to win the second T20I.
Since it's Kolkata, Pele is considered a respected legend and the same goes for Maradona
— Mantu Bhattacharya (@MantuBhattacha2) January 11, 2023
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Never heard in a football game, they gave tribute to Warne / Symonds
Advertisement— Mr Wrong 🥶 (@wrong_huihui) January 11, 2023
Really good gesture
— Tom Gravestone (@Whygravestone) January 11, 2023
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The thing is football is a global sport unlike cricket
Advertisement— Sarthak (@Sarthak61511357) January 11, 2023
Pele was a legend in Kolkata, especially after he visited them once. Makes sense
— daniel alves (@PaviPernandez) January 11, 2023
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Did you know? Pele came to the Eden Gardens to play for New York Cosmos Club against Mohun Bagan on September 24, 1977.
Advertisement— saistunz (@saistunz10) January 11, 2023
Also Pele played at Eden in 1977.That time Eden Gardens was used both for cricket and football
— Sandipan Mukherjee (@SandipanMukhe18) January 11, 2023
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This good thing is happening because of the influence of football in west bengal..
Advertisement— 𝐀𝐁𝐊 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 (@ABKmorningstar) January 11, 2023
