The conditions at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium have worked in favour of the spinners and the home side has exploited them well to put a powerful Indian batting line-up on the backfoot, not once but twice in the series so far.
It was Vandersay's first international appearance since the start of the year and just his 16th match for his country since the completion of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in England in 2019, and it only came about due to an injury to first-choice spinner Wanindu Hasaranga.
In a game where the fortunes swung back and forth, India seemed to be heading towards a win after Shivam Dube smashed Wanindu Hasaranga for a six in the 47th over followed by a four in the next over by Charith Asalanka.
In Rishabh’s absence due to a horrific accident, KL donned the role in the 50-overs format for a significant period in 2023, including the ICC Men’s cricket World Cup at home and the subsequent South Africa tour.
With Pat Cummins staying at home due to death of his mother Maria last week, batter Steve Smith will continue to lead Australia in their three-match ODI series against India, which will start on March 17 onwards.
“It is good to have both Morne and Chris back in the squad as the 2019 World Cup is little more than a year away now,” said Zondi.
Lynn suffered the injury to his right calf fielding in the Brisbane Heat's Big Bash League match against the Perth Scorchers.
Star batsman De Villiers was not available for the Test series against Bangladesh.
Kohli recently played a brilliant innings of 82 runs off 54 balls in the one-off Twenty-20 match against Sri Lanka.
England are the only side to lose 5-0 twice to India in the last decade.
