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India is set to play a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma. Virat Kohli is also part of the squad, while Hardik Pandya has been rested. Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag are the new faces in the team.
Key Points:
· Rohit Sharma to captain the Indian team against Sri Lanka in the ODI series.
· Virat Kohli included in the squad, Hardik Pandya rested.
· Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag make it to the ODI squad.
· The ODI series starts on August 2, with the second and third matches on August 4 and 7, respectively.
· KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer return to the team.
· Ravindra Jadeja not included in the squad.
· Jasprit Bumrah given rest as expected.
Detailed Overview:
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the team on Thursday, with Rohit Sharma leading the side and Virat Kohli also being a part of the squad. Hardik Pandya has been given a rest for this series.
ODI Series Schedule:
The ODI series between India and Sri Lanka will commence on August 2, followed by the second and third matches on August 4 and 7, respectively. Prior to the ODI series, Team India will also play a three-match T20 series.
Return of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer:
KL Rahul makes a comeback to the ODI format, having last played in December 2023. Shreyas Iyer, who has been out of the team for a while, also returns. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory in IPL 2024, earning him a spot in the squad.
New Faces: Harshit Rana and Riyan Parag:
Riyan Parag, who scored seven half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Delhi pacer Harshit Rana are the new inclusions in the ODI squad. However, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who retired from T20 Internationals post the World Cup win in the Caribbean last month, has not been included in the ODI team. Jasprit Bumrah, the lead fast bowler, has been given the expected rest.
Shubman Gill's Key Role:
Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the Indian team, will lead the team on the Sri Lanka tour for the first time. Under his guidance, India aims to win the series. Shubman Gill, who led India to a T20 series win against Zimbabwe recently, has been named the vice-captain for both T20 and ODI tours.
ODI Squad:
· Rohit Sharma (Captain)
· Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain)
· Virat Kohli
· KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
· Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper)
· Shreyas Iyer
· Shivam Dube
· Kuldeep Yadav
· Mohammed Siraj
· Washington Sundar
· Arshdeep Singh
· Riyan Parag
· Axar Patel
· Khaleel Ahmed
· Harshit Rana
