Rohit and Kohli to Play ODI Series in Sri Lanka: India vs Sri lanka 2024

So, there is a Breaking News for India vs Sri lanka 2024. India is going to tour Sri Lanka for ODI and T20Is. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been named in India’s squad for the upcoming ODI series in Sri Lanka. This series is one of their two 50-over assignments before the 2025 Champions Trophy.

Players’ Recent Break and Speculations

Rohit and Kohli recently took a break to spend time with their families after the T20 World Cup event in Mumbai on July 4. There was some speculation that they might skip the Sri Lanka tour and return for the home season in September. However, both are now part of the 15-man squad for the series, which is great news for fans and the team.

Key Inclusions in the Squad

Shreyas Iyer, who missed out on a BCCI central contract earlier this year, has been included in the ODI squad. KL Rahul is also back after a long injury layoff, joining as one of the frontline wicketkeepers alongside Rishabh Pant. This is significant for Pant as he hasn’t played an ODI since his car accident in December 2022.

Gill was earlier named in ICC team of the year.

Shubman Gill’s New Role

Shubman Gill has been appointed vice-captain in both white-ball formats. His leadership in Zimbabwe, where he led a second-string squad to a 4-1 victory, and his recent form with the bat in ODIs have earned him this role. Gill is the second-highest run-scorer in ODIs worldwide since the start of 2023, making him a valuable asset for the team.

New and Returning Faces

With Hardik Pandya absent from the ODIs, seam-bowling all-rounder Shivam Dube, who last played an ODI in 2019, gets a recall. Dube’s impressive performance in T20 cricket, especially in IPL 2023, has earned him this opportunity.

Riyan Parag, rewarded for his domestic form, has been picked in both formats. He was the leading run-scorer in the Deodhar Trophy and performed excellently in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20s, helping Assam reach their first-ever semi-final.

Fast bowler Harshit Rana, part of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL-winning side in 2024, gets his maiden ODI call-up. Rana was a joint second-highest wicket-taker for his team, with 19 wickets in 13 matches.

Spin and Pace Departments

The pace attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj, with Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed completing the lineup. Washington Sundar, named Player of the Series in Zimbabwe, earns a spot in both squads for Sri Lanka. He is one of the two spin-bowling all-rounders alongside Axar Patel.

However, Ravindra Jadeja, now retired from T20Is, did not make the ODI squad.

T20I Squad Details

For the T20I series, nine members from the young squad that won 4-1 in Zimbabwe have been selected. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team, with Shubman Gill likely opening the batting alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Sanju Samson retains his place as the second wicketkeeping option with Pant, but there’s no room for Ruturaj Gaikwad or Abhishek Sharma. Kuldeep Yadav will play in the ODIs but has not been picked for the T20Is, with Ravi Bishnoi being the frontline wrist-spinner. Yuzvendra Chahal, who didn’t play a single game during India’s World Cup campaign, hasn’t been included in either squad.

Surya Kumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain of India’s T20I Squad.

New Coach and Tour Schedule

This tour marks the first assignment for new coach Gautam Gambhir, who took over after Rahul Dravid’s tenure ended post the T20 World Cup. The series kicks off with three T20Is in Pallekele on July 27, 28, and 30, followed by three ODIs in Colombo on August 2, 4, and 7. Things are going to be very exciting after Gautam Gambhir has taken over the role of Indian Head coach.

India ODI Squad for Sri Lanka

• 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

India T20I Squad for Sri Lanka

• Suryakumar Yadav (captain)
• Shubman Gill (vice-captain)
• Yashasvi Jaiswal
• Rinku Singh
• Riyan Parag
• Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper)
• Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper)
• Hardik Pandya
• Shivam Dube
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Arshdeep Singh
• Khaleel Ahmed
• Mohammed Siraj

This series promises to be an exciting chapter in India’s cricket journey as another major cricketing event is coming, The Champions Trophy  2025.

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