ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: [WATCH] Indian Players Spent Valuable Time With Children As A Part Of A UNICEF Initiative Before Match Against Sri Lanka

Indian Players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, and Shreyas Iyer, along with coach Rahul Dravid, spent time with children at Wankhede Stadium before their 2023 World Cup match against Sri Lanka on November 2.

The ICC and UNICEF, with support from the BCCI and Sri Lanka cricket, are collaborating on the ‘One Day 4 Children’ initiative. Wankhede Stadium will be illuminated in blue to promote awareness during the World Cup about the significance of giving children opportunities for development and a promising future.

In a video shared by the ICC, Shreyas Iyer discussed the initiative and his childhood aspirations of interacting with legendary cricketers. Ishan Kishan and the rest of the players were also captured enjoying their time with the children, creating memorable moments for them to treasure.

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India is thinking about changing the team for the match against Sri Lanka

Having won all six of their matches, India is at the top of the table and may consider experimenting with their lineup in the upcoming game. It’s unclear if they’ll rest players or prioritize securing a spot in the semifinals by fielding their strongest team against Sri Lanka.

In contrast, Sri Lanka will be eager to bounce back after a disappointing seven-wicket loss to Afghanistan.

India Squad:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shreyas Iyer.

Sri Lanka Squad:

Kusal Mendis (C and WK), Asalanka Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dunith Wellalage, Dhananjaya de Silva, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Angelo Mathews, Dushan Hemantha, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera.

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