'Gambhir Era Starts With Humiliating Loss': Team India suffer 1st ODI Series defeat to SL since 1997

Away from Paris Olympics setback, Team India could t find a reason to celebrate on cricket field as well. Rohit Sharma's men have suffered a humiliating loss in 3rd ODI against Sri Lanka. Chasing 249 at R. Premasa Stium, in Colombo, men-in-blue bundled out at just 138, suffering a crushing defeat of 110 runs. With win, Sri Lanka have taken an unassailable 2-0 le to win ODI series against India. first ODI ended in a draw, and following that Sri Lanka registered couple of wins.

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Gautam Gambhir era starts on a losing te

loss puts focus on Gautam Gambhir, as this was his debut series as Team India he coach. While his reign started on a positive te in T20I scene, where India manufactured a clean sweep of 3-0 over Sri Lanka, it turned out to be completely opposite when it comes to ODIs.

India's loss has become a trending subject on social media. India are enduring severe flak as this is first time y have lost a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka since 1997. Some reactions also highlight exceptional performance put in by Sri Lanka. Here are a few of many reactions making waves on micro-blogging platform X.

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Reactions on Team India's Loss

Sri Lanka tour ends on a mixed te. Team India will return to action against series Banglesh.