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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I, Team India Predicted XI: Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja Set For Return, Ravi Bishnoi And Yuzvendra Chahal To Battle For Second Spinner's Slot

Rohit Sharma's start to India's full-time white-ball captaincy has been perfect so far as India completed 3-0 clean sweep in T20Is over West Indies at home and another 3-0 sweep of the Windies in ODIs. The upcoming 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka is another chance for the team to continue its dominant run in home conditions. The victory over West Indies catapulted India to the top of the ICC rankings in T20Is, but Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid know that these bilateral series wins will eventually count for nothing if India falter in the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia later this year.

Watch: How Sachin Tendulkar Became First Cricketer To Score Double Century In ODIs On This Day In 2010

It was on this day, 12 years ago, when Sachin Tendulkar became the "first man on the planet" to score a double century in ODIs. The Master Blaster achieved the feat against South Africa at the Captain Roop Singh Stadium, Gwalior. He played an unbeaten knock of 200 off just 147 balls with the help of 25 fours and 3 sixes.

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: India look to try out T20 World Cup probables

For Team India, it's all about fitting the pieces together in a World Cup year as T20I series against Lanka begins todaySince the time Rohit Sharma has taken over the reins of the Indian limited-overs teams, he has enjoyed a 100% record. Three series sweeps (2 in T20Is, 1 in ODIs), constituting a nine-match winning streak, has ensured the 'Rohit era' has truly begun with a bang. India meted out identical a 3-0 series thrashing to both New Zealand and West Indies in the T20s, besides beating the Caribbean boys 3-0 in the ODIs too.

India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?

Rohit Sharma believes in pacer's leadership skillsLast year when Australia appointed Pat Cummins as Test skipper, doubts were raised on whether a fast bowler should be given the role of captaincy. Cummins silenced naysayers with his leadership in the Ashes, which the Aussies won 4-0. Although the conventional practice by cricket-playing nations is to appoint batters as captains, there have been many instances in the past of countries going for 'bowler captain' and consequently reaping rewards.

Rahul Dravid Didn't Say Anything Wrong To Wriddhiman Saha, Says Former India Selector

Former North Zone selector and cricketer Sarandeep Singh has backed India men's head coach Rahul Dravid's comments on Wriddhiman Saha. Dravid had earlier suggested retirement to Saha as he would not be considered for selection in the longest format.

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After a convincing T20I series win against West Indies at home, a young Indian side led by Rohit Sharma will again be eager to showcase their T20 dominance against the visiting Sri Lankan side. Ranked number one in the world in the format, India will however miss the likes of Suryakumar Yadav and Deepak Chahar due to injuries. For Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga is still in isolation and will miss the T20I series against India. The leg-spinner was picked by Royal Challengers Bangalore in the recent Indian Premier League Mega Auction at Rs 10.75 crore.

India vs Sri Lanka: Comfortable Batting At Any Position, Says Mayank Agarwal

India opener Mayank Agarwal said he is comfortable batting at any position for the team but he enjoys opening the batting. After a splendid performance with the bat against New Zealand and South Africa, Mayank Agarwal was named in the 18-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka. "The role of an opener is key in Test cricket because, in a five-day game, it is the openers who set up the day for the batters to follow. It's something that I have done all my life," Mayank said in a statement. "I really enjoy doing that. With that being said, I don't just always want to open the batting. I am also comfortable batting at any position the team wants me to bat, at any given situation," he added.

Every Test match is important because of the WTC points: Mayank Agarwal

Mayank Agarwal feels that every Test match has become important because of the involvement of World Test Championship (WTC) points. In the current 2021-23 WTC cycle, India are ranked fifth in the table with 49.07 percentage while collecting 53 points. Agarwal will be a part of the 18-member squad which will face Sri Lanka in the Tests at Mohali (March 4-8) and Bengaluru (March 12-16).

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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I, Team India Predicted XI: Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja Set For Return, Ravi Bishnoi And Yuzvendra Chahal To Battle For Second Spinner's Slot

Watch: How Sachin Tendulkar Became First Cricketer To Score Double Century In ODIs On This Day In 2010

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: India look to try out T20 World Cup probables

India vs Sri Lanka: Vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah a future Team India skipper?

Rahul Dravid Didn't Say Anything Wrong To Wriddhiman Saha, Says Former India Selector

India vs Sri Lanka, 1st T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Sri Lanka: Comfortable Batting At Any Position, Says Mayank Agarwal

Every Test match is important because of the WTC points: Mayank Agarwal