India squad Announced for Sri Lanka Tour!

Get ready for some cricket action! India’s squad for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka has been picked, and there are some exciting things to see!

New Captain for T20Is:

Suryakumar Yadav, the stylish batsman known for his big hits, has been named captain for the three T20 International (T20I) matches. This is a big step for him, and many see him as a future leader for India’s T20 team.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are Back!

While they’ll be taking a break from the T20Is, some familiar faces are returning! Cricket legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be playing in the three One Day International (ODI) matches against Sri Lanka. Their experience will be valuable as India prepares for important tournaments next year.

Fresh Faces Get a Chance:

There are also some new players to cheer for! Youngsters Harshit Rana, a tall fast bowler, and Riyan Parag, a middle-order batsman, have been picked for the ODI team for the first time. Shreyas Iyer, a talented batsman, is also back in the squad after a short break.

With the T20 World Cup coming up in India in 2026, this tour is a chance for Suryakumar to prove himself as a leader. He’ll be looking to guide the team to victory and gain experience as captain.

Gambhir’s Influence:

The new coach, Gautam Gambhir, seems to have played a role in some of these decisions. He’s said to have pushed for him as captain. He also might have had a say in picking Rana, who impressed under Gambhir’s mentorship in the IPL.

Overall, this tour promises a mix of experience and fresh talent. With big names returning and new leaders emerging, India’s cricket fans have a lot to look forward to!

INDIA T20I SQUAD

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.

INDIA ODI SQUAD

Rohit Sharma (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

 

INDIA VS SRI LANKA 2024 FULL SCHEDULE:

(i) First T20I: July 27, Pallekele – 7 PM IST

(ii) Second T20I: July 28, Pallekele – 7 PM IST

(iii) Third T20I: July 30, Pallekele) – 7 PM IST

(iv) First ODI: August 2, Colombo – 2.30 PM IST

(v) Second ODI: August 4, Colombo – 2.30 PM IST

(vi) Third ODI: August 7, Colombo – 2.30 PM IST