India Announces Squads for Sri Lanka Tour 2024 With Suryakumar Yadav to Lead T20I Team
News Mania Desk/Agnibeena Ghosh/19th July 2024
The Men’s Selection Committee has revealed India’s squads for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka, showcasing a mix of experienced players and rising stars. The T20I squad will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, while the ODI squad will see the return of seasoned skipper Rohit Sharma.
T20I Squad Highlights
Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain for the T20I series, with Shubman Gill as the vice-captain. The squad includes promising talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh, along with experienced players like Hardik Pandya and Rishabh Pant. The complete T20I squad is as follows:
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Rinku Singh
- Riyan Parag
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Axar Patel
- Washington Sundar
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Mohd. Siraj
ODI Squad Highlights
Rohit Sharma will resume his role as the captain for the ODI series, with Shubman Gill again serving as the vice-captain. The squad sees the return of key players like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, and includes all-rounders like Shivam Dube and Axar Patel. Notably, young talent Harshit Rana has been included in the ODI squad, reflecting the selectors’ focus on nurturing future stars. The ODI squad comprises:
- Rohit Sharma (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Rishabh Pant (WK)
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shivam Dube
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohd. Siraj
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Riyan Parag
- Axar Patel
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Harshit Rana
Tour Schedule
Team India will play three T20Is and three ODIs during their tour of Sri Lanka. The T20I matches will be held in Pallekele, starting on July 27th and concluding on July 30th. The ODI series will take place in Colombo, beginning on August 2nd and ending on August 7th. Here is the complete schedule:
T20I Series:
- 1st T20I: Saturday, July 27, 7:00 PM IST at PICS, Pallekele
- 2nd T20I: Sunday, July 28, 7:00 PM IST at PICS, Pallekele
- 3rd T20I: Tuesday, July 30, 7:00 PM IST at PICS, Pallekele
ODI Series:
- 1st ODI: Friday, August 2, 2:30 PM IST at RPICS, Colombo
- 2nd ODI: Sunday, August 4, 2:30 PM IST at RPICS, Colombo
- 3rd ODI: Wednesday, August 7, 2:30 PM IST at RPICS, Colombo
Player Monitoring and Domestic Season
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has emphasized that they will continue to monitor player availability and participation in the upcoming domestic cricket season of 2024-25. This approach ensures that the players are in peak condition and ready for international challenges.
Honorary Secretary Jay Shah affirmed the BCCI’s commitment to maintaining a robust and competitive squad for all formats. With a blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talents, India aims to dominate the series in Sri Lanka, setting the tone for a successful cricketing season ahead.
