With a fresh season of cricket underway, Sharma acknowledged the significance of the ongoing white-ball series against Sri Lanka as a crucial part of their journey, which includes major tournaments like the Champions Trophy scheduled for early next year.

Suryakumar Yadav's fearless batting and Jasprit Bumrah's clinical bowling were the standout performances that guided India to a convincing win.

The 2009 champions, who were also finalists in the 2007 and 2022 editions, faced a humiliating group-stage exit after losses to the USA and India. The team failed to advance to the Super Eights, prompting widespread criticism.