LIVE UPDATES | India Squad For Sri Lanka Tour: In a significant announcement, dynamic batter Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed captain of the Indian T20 team for the upcoming three-match series against Sri Lanka starting July 27th. Meanwhile, stalwart ODI captain Rohit Sharma and the formidable Virat Kohli have been included in the squad for the ODI series against Sri Lanka next month. This lineup promises an exciting blend of leadership and skill as India prepares to dominate the series on home soil.
In a strategic move, Shubman Gill has been elected as vice-captain for both T20Is and ODIs, solidifying his role in India’s leadership core. Adding to the excitement, Riyan Parag, renowned for his seven half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and promising Delhi pacer Harshit Rana make their debut in the ODI squad. These additions promise fresh talent and depth as India gears up for their upcoming challenges against Sri Lanka.
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, Mohd. Siraj.
ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohd. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.