Former cricket greats looking forward to rare Indo-SL treat

Many former India cricketers are looking forward to a rare ODI series between India and Sri Lanka.

With the India - West Indies series unfortunately cancelled, the BCCI decided to replace like for like and announced a one day international series between India and Sri Lanka. Given the rarity of the event, many former cricket greats took to different social media platforms to announce their eager anticipation of this rare event.

Sunil Gavaskar said he was really looking forward to the India Sri Lanka ODI series. "It is a great chance to see two sides who rarely play each other, particularly in the shorter formats of the game"

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Kapil Dev said it will be good for both Indians and Sri Lankans to get some match practice before the World Cup 2015. "Great fast bowlers from both sides will test the techniques of batsman on pitches which are sure to have something in them for the pacers. What better way for the two finalists to prepare for the Australian challenge?"

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Roger Binny chimed in too. "I am all for more ODIs being played. If enough games are played, and enough players go on the injured list, there is a greater chance for players in the second, third or maybe the sixth India XI to stake a claim for the medium pace all rounder's slot. A medium pace bowling all rounder would be vital to the team's prospects down under."

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Even the usually low profile Bishen Singh Bedi added his thoughts. "There are no bonafide chuckers in the two teams. While that personally makes it less interesting to me, I still believe this is exactly what all Indian fans are clamoring for."

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And last but not least, Laxman Sivaramakrishnan, in his typical booming, thundering voice added: "When you think about it, an India - Sri Lanka series easily matches even the Ashes in terms of richness, history, and legacy. It brings forth spectacular displays from players performing out of their skins to showcase their talent before the enthralled cricketing community which is ever eager to lap up all the excitement."

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