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India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Team India's tour of Zimbabwe concluded with a resounding 4-1 victory under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, but now, the focus shifts to the Sri Lanka assignment which gets underway on July 26. A number of top players, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, etc. weren't picked for the Zimbabwe assignment, with the Board deciding to give them a much-needed break after a victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. However, not all of them are likely to return for the Sri Lanka T20I series.

Watch: Fans In Dallas Chant Mitchell Starc's Name In Front Of Rohit Sharma. His Epic Reply

Team India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 also came with the heartbreaking news of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement from the shortest format. The three stalwarts called time on their T20I career after India defeated South Africa in the summit clash of the World Cup by seven runs. The World Cup not only marked the end of the T20I career of these players but was also the end of head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure. Dravid, who bowed out with the T20 World Cup title to his name, has been replaced by Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach.

Ex-India Selector Names "Ideal Candidate" For T20I Captaincy. It's Not Hardik Pandya Or Shubman Gill

With Team India set to tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series later this month, former selector Saba Karim has joined the debate regarding the team's new T20I captain. India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs against Sri Lanka. While India captain Rohit Sharma announced his T20I retirement after the T20 World Cup triumph, it is highly likely that the veteran batter will be rested for the six-game tour. However, the BCCI is yet to announce the squad for series, and also the captain(s) for the T20I and ODI rubbers.

Sanath Jayasuriya Named Sri Lanka's Interim Coach Ahead Of Limited-Overs Series Against India

Former Sri Lanka captain Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach of the island nation's cricket team ahead of its white-ball home series against India beginning later this month. The Indian team will be touring Sri Lanka for three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs, starting July 27. The 55-year-old Jayasuriya, a swashbuckling opener in his prime, was named for the interim post after Englishman Chris Silverwood resigned last week as Sri Lanka head coach. Silverwood stepped down in the wake of the country's disastrous T20 World Cup campaign, during which it was ousted from the league stage itself.

Wanindu Hasaranga Steps Down As Sri Lanka T20 Captain Ahead Of India Series

Wanindu Hasaranga on Thursday stepped down as the Sri Lanka captain in T20 Internationals ahead of their upcoming three-match series against India. India will tour Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series which begins with the three T20Is to be played on July 26, 27 and 29 at the Pallekele International Stadium, followed by three ODIs in Colombo. “Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to inform the public that National Men's 20I Captain Wanindu Hasaranga has decided to resign from the captaincy,” a release from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.

India's White-Ball Tour To Sri Lanka To Begin From July 26, Gautam Gambhir To Make Coaching Debut

The India's tour of Sri Lanka will be starting from July 26 onwards, with the tour starting with a three-match T20I series. The tour will also consist of a three-match ODI series, which will kickstart from August 1 onwards. The Pallekele International Stadium will be hosting the T20I leg of the series while the R Premadasa is getting to host the 50-over matches, announced BCCI. The first T20I will take place on July 26, followed by the second one on July 27 and the final one on July 29.

Hardik Pandya To Lead India In T20Is vs Sri Lanka; This Batter Will Captain In ODIs: Report

Following Rohit Sharma's announcement to retire from T20Is after winning the ICC T20 World Cup, all-rounder Hardik Pandya is likely to lead the Men in Blue in the shortest format of the game. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul will lead the team in ODIs, as per the sources. "Hardik Pandya is all set to lead the Indian team in the T20, Rohit Sharma's announced his retirement. Hardik is also unlikely to be rested for the upcoming series vs Sri Lanka," BCCI Sources told ANI.

Sons Of England Legends Andrew Flintoff And Michael Vaughan Set To Make U19 Test Debut Together

Fifteen years after England duo of Michael Vaughan and Andrew Flintoff ended their Test careers, their sons are likely to begin their journey in the traditional format at the age-group level in two Tests against Sri Lanka. Archie Vaughan, son of the former Ashes-winning England captain, was on Tuesday named in a 14-member squad that also includes 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff, who has already made his international debut in youth ODIs. Family connection runs deep in the squad that also features Farhan Ahmed, brother of current England leg-spinner Rehan and Jaydn Denly, the 17-year-old nephew of ex-England batter Joe Denly.

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India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Watch: Fans In Dallas Chant Mitchell Starc's Name In Front Of Rohit Sharma. His Epic Reply

Ex-India Selector Names "Ideal Candidate" For T20I Captaincy. It's Not Hardik Pandya Or Shubman Gill

Sanath Jayasuriya Named Sri Lanka's Interim Coach Ahead Of Limited-Overs Series Against India

Wanindu Hasaranga Steps Down As Sri Lanka T20 Captain Ahead Of India Series

India's White-Ball Tour To Sri Lanka To Begin From July 26, Gautam Gambhir To Make Coaching Debut

Hardik Pandya To Lead India In T20Is vs Sri Lanka; This Batter Will Captain In ODIs: Report

Sons Of England Legends Andrew Flintoff And Michael Vaughan Set To Make U19 Test Debut Together