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India is currently on a tour to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 series. Following this, India will play a three-match T20 and a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. This will be Gautam Gambhir's first tour as the head coach. The T20 series will start on July 26, with subsequent matches on July 27 and 29. The ODI series will commence on August 1, with the second and third matches on August 4 and 7 respectively.
Key Points:
· First Tour for Coach Gautam Gambhir: This series will be the first for Gautam Gambhir as India's head coach after being appointed by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah following Rahul Dravid's tenure, which ended after the T20 World Cup 2024.
· Schedule:
o T20 Series: July 26, 27, and 29
o ODI Series: August 1, 4, and 7
· Current Tour: India is on a tour to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20 series.
Detailed Schedule:
India's cricket team is gearing up for their next challenge against Sri Lanka after their ongoing tour in Zimbabwe. The Sri Lanka tour includes three T20 matches on July 26, 27, and 29, followed by three ODIs on August 1, 4, and 7.
Leadership Change:
With the recent retirement of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from T20 internationals, there is speculation about the new captain for the Sri Lanka tour. Reports suggest that Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are the frontrunners for the captaincy, though no official announcement has been made by BCCI yet.
Rest for Senior Players:
Senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for the ODI series against Sri Lanka, raising the possibility of either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul leading the team during this tour. There are indications that these senior players have requested leave from BCCI.
Conclusion:
The upcoming series against Sri Lanka marks the beginning of a new era for the Indian cricket team under the guidance of new head coach Gautam Gambhir. With changes in leadership and the potential resting of key players, it will be interesting to see how the team performs in both T20 and ODI formats.
