Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Nayar Engage in a Boundary Dispute, a Reporter Steps in for the Save

The Indian cricket team has arrived in Sri Lanka to begin preparations for the white-ball series, which will consist of three ODIs and three T20Is. Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach marks a new era in Indian cricket. The new leadership is projected to be a formidable force, with ambitious goals to achieve. The Men in Blue began their net practice and training session at the Pallekele tracks, and one moment from the session has made headlines, involving all-rounder Hardik Pandya and Team India's newest addition to the coaching staff, assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

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Abhishek Nayar and Hardik Pandya engage in a disagreement at Team India training session, a reporter solves their issue

Team India underwent a training session after reaching the Pallekele International Stadium, as they began their white-ball tour to Sri Lanka. As per Revsports, Hardik Pandya underwent some match simulation under the observation of assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. The all-rounder hit a shot and claimed that it was a boundary. But the assistant coach did not agree, as he claimed that there was a fielder in the position.

Hardik then inquired about the specific position, to which Nayar highlighted to a reporter, whose response reassured both of them. On the all-rounder's demand, Abhishek Nayar inquired about the shot. The reporter said cheekily, "If you have placed your fielder here, it's a boundary." The response left Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Nayar laughing out loud as Team India continued their training.

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Hardik Pandya, the T20 World Cup champion, seemed to be in good spirits despite losing the T20I captaincy. Suryakumar Yadav was chosen over him as the T20I captain, and his fitness difficulties were the primary reason for the abrupt change.

Team India will face Sri Lanka in T20Is under a new captaincy, with SKY taking charge. Charith Asalanka has been named captain of the Sri Lanka T20I team, which will play its inaugural match at the Pallekele International Stadium in Sri Lanka.