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It started pouring 15 minutes before the scheduled time after India skipper won the toss and elected to bowl.
India scored a competitive 297 for 4, riding on half-centuries from premier batsmen.
Virat Kohli's men performed well in all the departments and didn't let the visitors take the upper hand at any moment in the second game at Indore.
The 32-year-old all-rounder made a comeback to the team after a 16-month absence from the shortest form of the game.
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur feels that international cricket teams can learn from India on how to nurture young players and empower them with responsibilities at critical junctures.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India does not allow active Indian players to take part in overseas T20 leagues but Pathan is believed to have been cleared as he has already retired.
The deal includes rights to broadcast India touring Sri Lanka to play 6 T20Is and 3 ODIs with one of the series scheduled for July, 2021, that will feature 3 T20Is while the date for the other series is yet to be announced.
The former captain had refused to cooperate with any investigation conducted by its anti-corruption unit under Article 2.4.6 of the anti-corruption code.
Perera was not out on 153, as he put on 78 for the last wicket with Vishwa Fernando, taking Sri Lanka to a victory target of 304 that had looked out of sight for much of the innings.
Playing in his 58th Test, Karunaratne was 46 not out when a bouncer by Pat Cummins glanced off his shoulder and onto his helmet, close to the neck area.
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