Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and premier batsman Virat Kohli are likely to be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August and either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be asked to lead the side. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah too is likely to be given a break from the ODI series.
It is understood that Indian cricket’s biggest contemporary stars have sought a break from the BCCI, considering the grueling last three months since the start of IPL.
“Both are automatic choices in ODI set up and the three 50 over games against England before the Champions Trophy is good enough practice for them. For the next few months, they both will prioritize Tests and India will play 10 of them between September to January,” a BCCI source told PTI.
“The Champions Trophy will happen in mid February and they don’t need to go for a week-long 3 match ODIs in Sri Lanka. If they want, they are most welcome but I guess they would want rest,” the source added.
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