India's tour of Sri Lanka will feature three T20Is followed by three ODIs, scheduled to conclude on August 7...
Digital Desk: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee has unveiled India's squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka, set to commence on July 27. In a significant announcement, Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma, who retired from the shortest format after the T20 World Cup 2024 victory.
The squads see the return of key players as India begins early preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy next year. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli headline the ODI squad, emphasizing India's intent to strengthen its line-up ahead of major tournaments.
KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer mark their comeback to white-ball cricket after an absence in 2024, adding depth and experience to the squad. Shubman Gill, who led India to a convincing 4-1 series win against Zimbabwe in recent T20Is, has been appointed vice-captain for both T20Is and ODIs against Sri Lanka.
Hardik Pandya, renowned for his all-round capabilities, continues to play a pivotal role in the squad. Having served as Rohit Sharma's deputy in recent tournaments, Pandya's leadership potential remains a focal point for future team strategies.
India T20I Squad:
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Players: 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.
India ODI Squad:
-Captain: Rohit Sharma
Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill
Players: 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's tour of Sri Lanka will feature three T20Is followed by three ODIs, scheduled to conclude on August 7. The series promises exciting cricketing action as both teams gear up for competitive encounters across formats.
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