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Following India's victory in the T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 international cricket. Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja have also retired from this format. The big question now is who will lead the team during the Sri Lanka tour.
Key Points:
· India’s T20 series against Sri Lanka will now begin on July 27 instead of July 26.
· Gautam Gambhir will be leading his first tour as head coach.
· The Indian team will travel to Sri Lanka after the ongoing Zimbabwe tour.
· New schedule for the T20 and ODI series has been released by BCCI.
· Speculations about Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul being the front-runners for the captaincy.
Detailed Overview:
After a successful T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, where India emerged victorious, several senior players have decided to step back from T20 internationals. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja have all announced their retirement from this format, raising questions about who will lead the team in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour.
New Schedule for India’s Sri Lanka Tour:
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a revised schedule for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Initially, the T20 series was set to commence on July 26, but it has now been rescheduled to start on July 27. The team is expected to depart for Sri Lanka after July 20, though official confirmation from BCCI is still pending.
T20 Series Schedule:
· 1st T20: July 27
· 2nd T20: July 28
· 3rd T20: July 30
ODI Series Schedule:
· 1st ODI: August 2
· 2nd ODI: August 4
· 3rd ODI: August 7
Leadership and Team Composition:
With Rohit Sharma stepping down from T20 internationals, the captaincy for the Sri Lanka tour is up for grabs. Reports suggest that Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul are the leading contenders for the role. However, no official announcement has been made by BCCI regarding the new captain.
Absence of Key Players:
Key players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to be rested for the ODI series against Sri Lanka. This opens up opportunities for other players to take on leadership roles and make their mark. The BCCI has reportedly received requests from these senior players for a break, leading to the consideration of Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul as interim captains for the tour.
