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India vs Sri Lanka: Former India Paceman Reveals What Will Give Rohit Sharma Confidence Ahead Of 1st Test As Captain

Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian cricket team in Test cricket for the first time when the teams walks out at the PCA Stadium in Mohali to take on Sri Lanka in the first Test match from Friday. Rohit will have big boots to fill as he takes over from Virat Kohli, who stepped down from captaincy in cricket's longest format after India's 1-2 loss to South Africa, away from home, earlier this year. Kohli is India's most successful Test captains in terms of victories and win percentage and has left behind a strong legacy.

Shreyas Iyer Faces "Bigger Challenges Ahead", Says Former India Selector

Former India selector Saba Karim has showered praise on batter Shreyas Iyer, following the latter's exploits in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. The 27-year-old starred with the bat as India clean swept the visitors 3-0 last week. Shreyas amassed 204 runs in three matches and was not dismissed even once during the series. Karim said that Shreyas has re-invented his game, and explained why that is the case, pointed out to Shreyas having scored runs everywhere around the park.

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

Veteran India wicketkeeper batter Dinesh Karthik on Tuesday said he could understand it would have been a "hard one to swallow" for Wriddhiman Saha when the team management decided to move on from him but said the call was pretty understandable as Rishabh Pant had "pretty much nailed his place in the side." Lauding the wicket-keeping skills of Saha, who was excluded from the Indian Test squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, Karthik said, "But you can see Rishabh Pant has pretty much nailed his place in the team. So then, you can understand which direction the Indian team is going in where they feel that if it's going to be a second keeper role, then they'll look at somebody younger."

"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

India batter Shreyas Iyer has been in fine form, winning the Man of the Series award in the recently-concluded T20I series against Sri Lanka. During the series, Shreyas, who came to bat no. 3 in all the matches, notched up 203 runs as India pulled off a clean sweep over the visitors. India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was in awe of Shreyas recent exploits, saying that the batter has had to fight his way back into the team, having picked up a shoulder injury which halted his progress last season.

Rohit Sharma Is In XI For Batting, Shouldn't Lose Focus On That: Ex-India Selector Feels Captaincy "Additional Responsibility"

Team India registered a crushing 3-0 T20I series victory against Sri Lanka at home under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. With the third T20I win in Dharamsala, India joined Afghanistan and Romania in the list of most consecutive victories in the format with 12 wins. Such has been the domination of this side at home that even a new-look team looked fairly comfortable against the likes of New Zealand, West Indies and now Sri Lanka. Skipper Rohit Sharma was spot on in regards to his bowling changes and field placements but what lacked was his consistency with the bat, something for which he is well known for.

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Hilariously Trolls Mohammed Siraj For His Hairdo After India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I

Team India wrapped up yet another series after beating Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday. Shreyas Iyer starred for India with a 45-ball 73 as the hosts chased down a 147-run total with ease. After the match, India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal interviewed Shreyas. However, their interview was interrupted by none other than pacer Mohammed Siraj. But, Chahal was having none of it as he trolled Siraj for his new hairdo. A video of the incident was uploaded by the BCCI on their official Twitter handle.

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

The T20 format offers a wide range of action on and off the field. The frequent occurrence of sixes being hit, the crowd getting involved and drama that comes along, makes T20 a complete package. The excitement hits another level especially when the Indian cricket team is involved at home. An amusing incident unfolded during the second T20I against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala when two Indian players, who were making their way from the dugout to the team huddle, came in the way of the umpire and gestured the signal out even before the umpire did. The players in question were Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav while Jayaraman Madangopal was the umpire.

Sunil Gavaskar Flags Issue India "Have To Worry About" Despite T20I Series Wins

After the debacle at the T20 World Cup last year, India have gone on to notch three straight T20I series clean sweeps, equaling a record for the most consecutive T20I wins after completing a 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side has been impressive in recent times and, despite the series wins coming at home, are already showing signs of being a major contender for the T20 World Cup in Australia later this year. After losing to Pakistan and New Zealand in their opening two matches of the T20 World Cup last year, India have won their next 12 matches - against Afghanistan, Namibia and Scotland at the T20 World Cup and then winning three series at home featuring three matches each against New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

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India vs Sri Lanka: Former India Paceman Reveals What Will Give Rohit Sharma Confidence Ahead Of 1st Test As Captain

Shreyas Iyer Faces "Bigger Challenges Ahead", Says Former India Selector

India vs Sri Lanka: Dinesh Karthik Sympathises With Wriddhiman Saha, But Says Rishabh Pant Deserves His Place In Indian Team

"Had To Fight His Way Into The Team": Dinesh Karthik Lauds Star India Batter

Rohit Sharma Is In XI For Batting, Shouldn't Lose Focus On That: Ex-India Selector Feels Captaincy "Additional Responsibility"

Watch: Yuzvendra Chahal Hilariously Trolls Mohammed Siraj For His Hairdo After India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I

Watch: Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav Pull Hilarious Prank On Umpire During 2nd T20I In Dharamsala

Sunil Gavaskar Flags Issue India "Have To Worry About" Despite T20I Series Wins