Pant Surpasses Dhoni Runs, Chopra Wins NC Classic, Gavaskar Criticizes Edgbaston

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to face off in the third and final ODI at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, with the series tied 1-1 and rain potentially impacting the match. The pitch favors batting but offers assistance to quick bowlers, and key players such as Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Tanvir Islam are expected to influence the outcome. In international cricket news, India and England's second Test at Edgbaston experienced a rain delay, drawing criticism from Sunil Gavaskar over inadequate pitch covering; meanwhile, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant achieved a milestone by becoming the first Asian keeper-batter to surpass 2000 runs in SENA countries. Zimbabwe's cricket team faced a setback as opener Prince Masvaure missed the second Test against South Africa due to a respiratory tract infection. These developments reflect ongoing competitive cricket action across different formats and countries.