India's new era under Gambhir begins as Sri Lanka win toss, field first in T20 series opener

This game marks India’s first under their new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who succeeded Rahul Dravid earlier this month.

Digital Desk: Sri Lanka won the toss and chose to field in the opening T20 International of the three-match series on Saturday. Captain Charith Asalanka announced that they will be using a '6-5 combination' for this match.

For India, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson, and Khaleel Ahmed will not be participating. This game marks India’s first under their new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who succeeded Rahul Dravid earlier this month.

Teams:

Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Maheesh Theekshana, Asitha Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, and Dilshan Madushanka.

India: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj.