Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will lead the Indian cricket staff within the three-match T20I sequence in opposition to Sri Lanka, beginning on January 3 in Mumbai, the BCCI introduced in an announcement late on Tuesday evening. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul will not be a part of the T20I squad. Rohit will return to steer Team India within the ODI sequence in opposition to the identical opponents, beginning on January 10. While Suryakumar Yadav would be the vice-captain of the facet within the T20I sequence, Hardik shall be Rohit’s deputy within the ODIs.
While Rohit remains to be recovering from a thumb damage, the BCCI press launch didn’t state something on whether or not Pandya’s appointment was a everlasting change or simply for one sequence.
Pant not included in T20Is, ODIs
The most notable absentee from each the squads was Rishabh Pant, who was a part of India’s current Test sequence win in opposition to Bangladesh. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been included in each the ODI and T20I squads. Sanju Samson is a part of the T20I squad. Rahul, who isn’t a part of the T20I squad, has been named as a wicketkeeper within the ODIs.
According to news company PTI, Pant has been requested to report on the National Cricket Academy (NCA) for a knee strengthening rehabilitation programme for 2 weeks. Hence, he’ll miss all the Sri Lanka sequence. But BCCI’s assertion does not point out whether or not he has been rested or dropped.
Dhawan not a part of ODI squad
Another huge omission is Shikhar Dhawan from the ODI staff. Ironically, even one sequence earlier than the Bangladesh tour, he was main the facet in New Zealand however his dismal drop in scoring fee and likewise not having the ability to string a sequence of constant scores have gone in opposition to him.
Rohit being a white-ball large and Shubman Gill in prime ODI kind with Ishan Kishan hitting quickest double hundred lower than a month again, India have a number of choices within the opener’s position. Hence, Dhawan appeared to have been omitted.
Transition?
Hardik’s elevation as T20I skipper whereas being Rohit’s deputy within the ODIs could be seen as a touch of transition that the facet is prone to undergo within the coming months.
Pandya, who led Gujarat Titans to IPL triumph in the course of the 2022, version was touted as Rohit’s substitute after India misplaced to England within the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. The T20I staff has a contemporary look with two uncapped pacers Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar being inducted into the shortest format.
Mavi was picked by Titans for Rs 6 crore, whereas Bengal’s Mukesh was snapped by Delhi Capitals for Rs 5.50 crore. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rahul Tripathi, two powerhouse IPL performers, made it to the T20I facet. The ODI facet boasts a extra skilled look with Mohammed Shami getting back from shoulder damage.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh Kumar.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka ODIs:Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh.
With PTI inputs
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