India's Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, 1st ODI: Two Big Selection Decisions Await Rohit Sharma

Ahead of India's first ODI against Sri Lanka, skipper Rohit Sharma said that it is hard to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper-batter slot, calling both of them match-winners and saying that it is nice to have such selection "problems" while picking up a team. India's first ODI against Sri Lanka will start on Friday at Colombo. This comes after Men in Blue's 3-0 clean sweep win in the T20I series. It isn't just the Rahul vs Pant call that Rohit has to take for the wicket-keeper's spot but also a Shivam Dube vs Riyan Parag decision that the India skipper would be contemplating on ahead of the series opener.

Speaking ahead of the game in the pre-match press conference, Rohit said, "I will need to discuss with the head coach. You will see it tomorrow when we play the game."

However, Rohit was pleased with this problem of plenty, wherein two talented players could pip each other out for a specialist role based on their performances.

"It is a tough call. Both are quality players. They are match-winners in their own way. It is always nice to have problems picking up the team like that."

"When you are discussing too much on who to pick or leave, then that means there is quality in the team. Which I think is a good thing. I look forward to these problems till I am captain," he concluded his point.

A big quandary for India ahead of the ODI series would be around the wicketkeeper's role.

In Rishabh Pant's absence due to a horrific accident, KL Rahul donned the role in the fifty-overs format for a significant period in 2023, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup at home and the subsequent South Africa tour.

However, with Pant's return both players are in the squad and India needs to pick one player as