Virat Kohli and his men had visited Sri Lanka earlier this year and proved their dominance in every format by defeating teh hosts by 9-0 across formats. Now that the two nations are gearing up to clash in another ODI series on Indian soil, many are predicting a similar result.

Except, former Sri Lankan player Russel Arnold, who reckons Sri Lanka will be able to avoid a whitewash, just like they did in Test series. He tweeted, “So Test series ends 1-0 and I can promise you the ODI’s wont end 5-0 like it did a few months ago!!!”

So Test series ends 1-0 and I can promise you the ODI's wont end 5-0 like it did a few months ago !!!

— Russel Arnold (@RusselArnold69) December 7, 2017

But there was a loophole in Arnold’s tweet which was spotted by none other than his fellow commentator VVS Laxman. Replying to the Sri Lankan, the former Indian batsman tweeted, “Sure Russel, it won’t in a 3 match series. This prediction won’t fail.”

Sure Russel , it won’t in a 3 match series. This prediction won’t fail. https://t.co/zhJTlwUV92

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) December 8, 2017

The upcoming ODI series between Indian Sri Lanka will commence from December 10 is not a 5-match tournament, but a 3-match series. Laxman was quick to point out Arnold’s mistake, though he did it in a quirky manner.

Apart from the three-match ODI series, India and Sri Lanka will also compete in a 3-match T20 series, which will start on December 20.