After many speculations about who will succeed Rohit Sharma in T20Is, the BCCI has decided to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as the T20 captain for the upcoming Sri Lanka Tour, with Shubman Gill serving as Vice-Captain. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will make their return to the ODI squad after a significant break. This tour also marks Gautam Gambhir’s first assignment as the newly appointed Head Coach.
Comebacks and New Faces
The series will see the return of KL Rahul after the ICC World Cup 2023. Shubman Gill, who recently led the Indian side against Zimbabwe, has been named Vice-Captain for both ODIs and T20Is. The tour also welcomes emerging talents from the IPL to the national side, with KKR’s Harshit Rana receiving his maiden call-up and Riyan Parag set to make his ODI debut.
Final Thoughts
The ODI series is crucial for India as they prepare for next year’s Champions Trophy, with only six ODIs left before the tournament, including three matches against England in January 2025. The T20I squad, predominantly youthful, faces a challenging series against Sri Lanka, known for their spinner-friendly pitches. The absence of key spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, who has retired from T20Is and is not included in the ODIs, presents a concern. Kuldeep Yadav remains vital to the bowling attack, especially with star pacer Jasprit Bumrah rested.
The ODI squad features a balanced mix of experience and youth, while the T20I squad presents a youthful challenge to the Sri Lankan side. The tour will also be a significant test for the new team management, with the appointment of a new coach and T20I captain shaping the future of Indian cricket.
Squads
► India ODI Squad for Sri Lanka Tour:
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.
► India T20I Squad for Sri Lanka Tour:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman 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, Mohd. Siraj.
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