Former Indian player turned famous commentator Aakash Chopra took a funny dig at the Sri Lankan team after seeing their celebration following a win against a depleted Indian team. However, 9 players from the Indian team, including the all-rounder Krunal Pandya who had tested positive for COVID-19, had to isolate themselves and the visitors had only 11 players to choose from for the match as well.

While playing with a rather inexperienced side, India almost won the game. But Aakash Chopra also opened up why the hosts were so happy after the win as they have been facing defeats on a constant basis as well. While speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Chopra explained how excited Sri Lanka were after beating India in the game.

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“It is a huge opportunity for Sri Lanka because if you saw the celebration after winning the second T20I, it didn’t look as if they were playing India’s C team. The celebration shows what the win meant to them. They are not seeing the strength of the opposition but are just focused on winning. And this happens when you keep on losing games that a win suddenly lifts your morale, be it a win in any form,” Aakash Chopra shared.

The veteran also said that Team India have only five batsmen left and they cannot afford to take any further risks against the Sri Lankan bowlers, especially against Wanindu Hasaranga. However, the leg-spinner has been in great form in this tour and has been difficult to play against him as well.

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“There is no pace in the pitch so the batsmen are failing to time the ball from Hasaranga. They will need to think to play straighter and find atleast 2-3 boundaries in his four overs. He is very accurate and pitches the balk consistently oin the right length. India has not a lot of batsmen so if they try to attack it could prove to be the final nail in the coffin. So they will need to be careful while playing him,” Aakash Chopra concluded.