Team India’s Predicted XI for the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka
Rohit Sharma’s first full season as India’s full-time white-ball captain has gone off without a hitch; with India sweeping the West Indies 3-0 in T20Is at home and another 3-0 sweep in ODIs. The next three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka provides another opportunity for the side to maintain its dominance at home. The win over the West Indies sent India to the top of the ICC T20I rankings; but Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid know that these bilateral series victories will be for naught if India fails; to qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. Team India’s Predicted XI for the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka.
After Virat Kohli’s failure to lead India to victory in the T20 World Cup last year; Rohit’s ascension to captaincy in all forms occurred over a few months. Kohli led India to one of its finest win percentages in all formats; but the burden of failing to win an ICC title terminated his reign.
Rohit knows he has his work cut out for him, and this series will provide him; and the management another opportunity to scout players for the World Cup squad.
Here is our expected India XI for the first Twenty20 International against Sri Lanka.
Ishan Kishan: The left-handed opener struggled to get going in the series against the West Indies; and this series will be essential for him to secure his spot in the showpiece event.
Ruturaj Gaikwad: The gifted opener failed to score runs in the only T20I he played against West Indies; and the Indian team should keep him at the top of the order to ensure; a healthy contest between him and Kishan for the opener’s position.
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Rohit Sharma: With Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant out of the team for the series; and Suryakumar Yadav out with an injury, Rohit Sharma will be forced to fill the role of sheet anchor.
Shreyas Iyer: The absence of Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant provides an opportunity for this brilliant hitter to shine; but Shreyas understands that his inability to contribute with the ball will be a major roadblock; to him gaining a permanent spot in the starting XI.
Sanju Samson: The wicket-keeper batter has fallen down the pecking order; but he is a gifted batsman who deserves more chances.
Of the absence of Suryakumar, Venkatesh Iyer, one of the star performers in the West Indies series; will be expected to shoulder extra responsibility for ending the innings. His bowling ability is still a plus.
Ravindra Jadeja: India’s best all-rounder has returned from injury, and Jaddu will be expected to perform in all three areas.
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Harshal Patel: The medium pacer will be expected to play a key part in the death overs once again; and he’ll have to use all of his skills to elude the hitters.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Bhuvi demonstrated in the West Indies series that he still has some gas in the tank. This is yet another chance for him to maintain his position on the team.
India’s top paceman, Jasprit Bumrah, returns and will be expected to contribute right away. Bumrah must not only contain hitters but also pick up wickets for India.
Yuzvendra Chahal: The spin magician should get the nod over the youthful Bishnoi; but the kid is breathing down his neck.
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