On the eve of the first T20I of the three-match series, captain Hardik Pandya issued a stern warning to the Sri Lankan team led by Dasun Shanaka.
“We are not looking to settle anything, just want to play good cricket. But yes I ensure they will feel that they are playing India in India. So we don't need to go and sledge them, our body language is enough for them to feel intimidated, which we will do," Hardik said.
In the first T20I against Sri Lanka, Team India will look to avenge their loss at the Asia Cup, which knocked the Men in Blue out of the tournament.
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