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Rohit Sharma bats for Ravindra Jadeja's elevation in batting order

Ravindra Jadeja was not amused when an online poll conducted by his IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings suggested his best batting position was No. 8. "No. 8 too early for me! Put me at 11," was Jadeja's peeved reply. Over the years, the southpaw has been assigned the role of a designated finisher. But the Rajkot allrounder's batting has improved by leaps and bounds in the past 12 months, something which could have tempted India skipper Rohit Sharma to promote the left-hander to No. 4 in the first T20I against Sri Lanka.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday. India were forced to look in the mirror after their early exit from the T20 World Cup last year but four months later, they look a transformed unit with a bunch of youngsters being tried out in various positions and roles. It is still early days but the Rohit Sharma-led side has already figured out the core group of players that will travel to Australia for the World Cup Down Under later this year.

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Surpasses Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni To Achieve Massive Feat In T20Is

After not being at his best against the West Indies in the recently-concluded T20I series, India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan found his form, scoring a brisk 89 off just 56 balls against Sri Lanka in the first T20I at the Ekana Sports City in Lucknow. With his knock, Ishan Kishan surpassed the likes of Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul and MS Dhoni to register the highest score by an Indian stumper in T20Is. His knock was laced with 10 boundaries and three sixes, striking at an average of just under 159.

India news: Ishan Kishan reveals attacking mindset behind success

India batter Ishan Kishan says that the attacking gameplan he has been given by the team leadership has set him up to succeed.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India on course to wrap up series in Dharamsala

India were forced to look in the mirror after their early exit from the T20 World Cup last year but four months later, they look a transformed unit with a bunch of youngsters being tried out in various positions and roles. It is still early days but the Rohit Sharma-led side has already figured out the core group of players that will travel to Australia for the World Cup Down Under later this year.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer's "No Look 90 Metre Six" In 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

Shreyas Iyer was batting almost at a run a ball till he was 12 but things changed rapidly from the moment he walked across his stumps to flick a Dasun Shanaka delivery through the vacant deep square-leg area and collect a boundary in the 17th over of the Indian innings in the first T20I against Sri Lanka in Lucknow. In the next over, Iyer hit couple of boundaries and made his intentions clear. However, it was the 19th over that really showed how destructive Iyer can be with the bat in his hand. The right-hander took apart Chamika Karunaratne, hitting him for three boundaries, including a 90 metre six over long on.

How Ishan Kishan Knows Captain Rohit Sharma And Coach Rahul Dravid "Believe" In Him

India batter Ishan Kishan said that he cannot take his position as the opener for granted and has to be ready for every opportunity he gets. Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer hit fifties before a combined bowling performance helped India thrash Sri Lanka by 62 runs in the first T20I here at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

1st T20I: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer dazzle as India drub Sri Lanka

Kishan and Shreyas Iyer may not be certainties in India's first-choice T20 eleven yet, but the duo threw their hats in the ring with explosive knocks in the first T20 International Sri Lanka at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Bolstered by the duo's stirring show, India gave the Lankans a total of 200 to chase, which as expected proved to be a tall order for the Islanders. Charith Asalanka (unbeaten 53 off 47b; 5x4) got some welcome runs and Chamika Karunaratne (21 off 14b; 2x6) and Dushmantha Chameera (24 off 14; 2x4, 1x6) hit a few lusty blows towards the end but the die had been cast by then.

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Rohit Sharma bats for Ravindra Jadeja's elevation in batting order

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

India vs Sri Lanka: Ishan Kishan Surpasses Rishabh Pant, MS Dhoni To Achieve Massive Feat In T20Is

India news: Ishan Kishan reveals attacking mindset behind success

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: India on course to wrap up series in Dharamsala

Watch: Shreyas Iyer's "No Look 90 Metre Six" In 1st T20I vs Sri Lanka

How Ishan Kishan Knows Captain Rohit Sharma And Coach Rahul Dravid "Believe" In Him

1st T20I: Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer dazzle as India drub Sri Lanka