Team India's squad for the Sri Lanka tour can be announced anytime. The newly appointed head coach of the Indian team, Gautam Gambhir, held a meeting with the selectors on Wednesday. According to a report, this meeting lasted for about an hour. Gambhir was virtually present in it. BCCI secretary, selector Ajit Agarkar, members of the selection committee and Gautam Gambhir were present in this meeting.
Suggestions on team selection for Sri Lanka tour
According to the report, in this meeting Gambhir talked about the future of Indian cricket. He gave his suggestions for the Sri Lanka tour. He also revealed his priorities for the players. If reports are to be believed, 3 players can be rested from this series. Which includes the names of Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.
Rohit Sharma can play ODI series
Rohit is currently in America and is spending his holidays. At the same time, Virat Kohli is holidaying in London. However, it is being said that Rohit can play the ODI series. If this is the case, he will captain the ODI team. Team India's vice-captain Hardik Pandya may be rested from the ODI series, but he can be a part of the T20 team. However, he is unlikely to be made the captain. Actually, BCCI is looking for a long-term captain. According to reports, Suryakumar Yadav can be given the captaincy of the T20 team. The selectors are eyeing him as an alternative to Hardik Pandya.
Both these players are expected to return
At the same time, two players Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are expected to return. Both the players are also being considered contenders for the captaincy. If Rohit Sharma does not play ODIs, then KL Rahul will be the biggest contender for the captaincy. The T20 series will start from July 27. The three-match ODI series will be played in Pallekele. While the matches of the ODI series will be played in Colombo from August 2.