India will play 3 t20’s and as many ODI’s in this tour starting t20 series on 27th August.
INDIA T20I SQUAD
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.
INDIA ODI SQUAD
Rohit Sharma (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
Gautam Gambhir’s Debut as Head Coach:
Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir steps into the role of head coach for the first time, aiming to bring a new perspective and strategy to the team.
Suryakumar Yadav Named T20 Captain:
There has been a long discussion about who will lead the Indian T20 side after World Cup-winning captain Rohit Sharma resigned. The debate centers on Hardik Pandya vs. Suryakumar Yadav, with Pandya losing the opportunity most likely due to fitness concerns.
A significant development sees Suryakumar Yadav entrusted with the responsibility of leading the T20 side, reflecting the team management’s confidence in his leadership abilities and cricketing acumen.
Rohit Sharma to Captain ODI Side:
T20 worldcup winning captain and Star batsman Rohit Sharma has been appointed as the captain of the ODI team, continuing his leadership role in white-ball cricket.
Shubman Gill Named Vice Captain:
Young talent Shubman Gill has been entrusted with the vice-captaincy, underscoring the team management’s faith in his potential and leadership skills.
Rest for Jasprit Bumrah:
In a strategic move to manage workload and fitness, premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the series against Sri Lanka.
Pandya Omitted:
All-rounder Hardik Pandya’s absence from both the ODI and T20 squads comes as a surprise, indicating possible team strategy shifts or fitness concerns.
Inclusion of Senior Players:
The squad for both the ODI and T20 series includes several senior players, highlighting a blend of experience and youthful exuberance crucial for competitive cricket.
Series Dates:
The bilateral series between India and Sri Lanka is scheduled to take place from 27th July to 7th August, promising an exciting period of cricketing action.
As the cricketing world eagerly awaits this series, Gambhir’s tenure as head coach and the strategic decisions around team composition promise an exciting chapter in Indian cricket. Fans and experts alike will be keenly observing how this refreshed lineup performs under Gambhir’s guidance against Sri Lanka.
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