<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> The India vs. Sri Lanka series is highly talked of, as this would mark several watch-worthy changes to the cricketing future of either side. India has been crowned the World Champions and will look to retain their prowess while the Lankans look to revive from a humiliating group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup. <br> <br>The BCCI has recently appointed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautam_Gambhir">Gautam Gambhir</a> as India?s head coach, and this will be the well-known mentor?s first outing as the guru of the boys in blue shirts. Gambhir would face his first challenge in leading a young Indian team, who are supposed to cover the legacy left by the two mammoths of Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. </p>



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<p><br>The Indian skipper and Virat stepped down from international T20s after triumphing in the USA World Cup last month. Even if it is highly anticipated that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be rested for even the ODI series in Sri Lanka to be played in the upcoming month, something official has yet to be issued by the BCCI. <br> <br>However, it is in the news that, in the absence of the Indian skipper in ODIs and after his retirement from T20Is, KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya are to replace him in the role.</p>



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<p>Next, talking of the Lankan side, the coach and consultant both resigned after their humiliating 1-match victory exit in the World Cup. Now added to this has been Hasaranga?s statement issued on his stepping down from captaincy. <br></p>



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<p> <br>Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya has been given the role of interim coach for the Lankan side, and he will look to bounce back with a whole bunch of talented cricketers. </p>



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<p><br>Amidst all this, the BCCI has come up with a confirmation on India?s fixtures for the upcoming white-ball series in both formats that are to be played between the two neighboring nations. <br> <br>The Indian team will start with the shortest format, as they play their first three games, which are the T20Is, at the Pallekele International Stadium. Next, they head away to Colombo to feature in the 3-match ODI series at the R. Premadasa International Stadium. <br> <br>Starting from the 26th of July, the series extends up to the 7th of August, with 3 T20Is and ODIs to be played between both sides. <br> <br><strong>The fixture is as follows: </strong><br> </p>



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<li>First T20I: July 26th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Second T20I: July 27th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Third T20I: July 29th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>First ODI: August 1st, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Second ODI: August 4th, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>



<li>Third ODI: August 7th, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium</li>
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IND vs SL: The BCCI has released the schedule for India?s white-ball tour to Sri Lanka

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<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> Gautam Gambhir?s first assignment with the India side will be on the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. After India?s victory in the T20 World Cup, veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retired from the shortest format of international T20s. <br> <br>This would be the bigger concern for Gambhir as he looks to replace the two veterans in the format. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma might be replaced ideally by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yashasvi_Jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a>, who has shown quite the intent as was possessed by the veteran batter. <br> <br>Other than the two players, several of the stars who starred in the t20 World Cup, including Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, and Suryakumar Yadav, might look to make a comeback in the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Gambhir might give chances to some players who have recently been inspiring in their outings on the Zimbabwe tour. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 5 new Players who can retain their place in India squad for Sri Lanka T20Is</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a></li><li class=""><a href="#riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ruturaj-gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a></li><li class=""><a href="#avesh-khan">Avesh Khan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#khaleel-ahmed">Khaleel Ahmed</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma </h3>



<p>The left-handed batter has been a star in the format after an ace performance in the IPL; now he has been a star for the Men in Blue. Recently, Abhishek has entered the record books by scoring a ton and taking a wicket in the same series. <br> <br>Gambhir will look to have a player of his caliber in the team, as there remains a bright prospect in the player. After an impressive opening to his career on the Zimbabwe tour, he will be seen among the favorites to be picked by the India side for the tour of the Lankan islands. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</h3>



<p>The IPL star, who has risen to excellence after facing severe criticism, made a standout performance to find his place in the Indian side. However, he was not among the scorers, as he never got to bat except for the match where Gill?s XI faced a humiliating loss to the underdogs. </p>



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<p><br>Though Parag didn?t see much coming, Gambhir would look to hand him another chance in the upcoming series and probably hand him some more game time.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="ruturaj-gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad </h3>



<p>Gaikwad is probably India?s next most subtle player, as he can be the best prospect at No. 3, who can fill in the big shoes of Virat Kohli. Though not easy yet, the CSK star is the probable option for even Gambhir to replace the veteran, as there are some chances that Gambhir might not land in Gill very regularly in T20s. The rising superstar has often been criticized for his lack of intent, which is a primary need of the format, rather than averaging over 50 on all occasions.  </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="avesh-khan">Avesh Khan  </h3>



<p>The pacer from the Royals side was one of the finest implementors with the old ball in the death overs. Khan replaced veteran bowler Bumrah?s role in the side, and with him being rested for the upcoming series, Khan might find a place in Gambhir?s squad not only in the shortest format but also in the ODI format. <br> <br>Khan can be an ideal wicket-taking option with both the new and the old ball, and if he continues to do well under the new coach, he can be India?s ideal solution to their third pacer requirement.  </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="khaleel-ahmed">Khaleel Ahmed  </h3>



<p>Khaleel has now been an experienced campaigner, as he has played several seasons in the IPL. Though the left-armer made a start to his international career long back under Kohli, he was brought back into the side as India is in the hunt for a third optional pacer, and it will be great if he is a left-handed pacer. <br> <br>Ahmed can also be a part of Gambhir?s 15-man squad, as India lacks the natural abilities of a left-handed pacer. Alongside Arshdeep, he can be another star in the format and might find himself progressing under Gambhir.</p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-the-bcci-has-announced-a-revised-schedule-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/">IND vs SL: The BCCI has announced a revised schedule for India?s tour of Sri Lanka</a></p>

IND vs SL: 5 new players who can retain their spot for T20Is in Gambhir's India squad for the Sri Lanka tour

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<p><strong>IND vs SL</strong>: India is all set to tour Sri Lanka on the 27th of this month. India will play their first series under the new head coach, Gautam Gambhir, who will remain with the Indian team for all major tournaments until 2027. <br> <br>The tour will comprise three T20Is, which will be played at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallekele_International_Cricket_Stadium">Pallekele International Stadium</a>, and then the team will move to the capital city of Colombo for the ODI series. Team India has not yet announced the squads for either the T20I or the ODI series, as the team meeting is to be held on the 18th of July. <br> <br>As per reports from ESPNcricinfo, Gautam Gambhir had earlier urged the Indian skipper to be available for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Though Gambhir had also requested the same for veteran Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, they might not be featured in the series. <br> <br>IPL-winning skipper and ex-KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir will look to make a comeback for the Indian side. Yes, it is the World Cup campaigner, Shreyas Iyer, who had a wonderful World Cup in 2023, who was ruled out of a contract by the BCCi, and now he is looking to make a comeback.<br> </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>India Tour of Sri Lanka</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#probable-squads-for-the-sri-lanka-tour">Probable Squads for the Sri Lanka Tour</a></li><li class=""><a href="#players-status-and-availability">Players' Status and Availability</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="probable-squads-for-the-sri-lanka-tour">Probable Squads for the Sri Lanka Tour</h3>



<p><strong>India?s probable squad for Sri Lanka T20I:</strong> Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Mukesh Kumar, and Rinku Singh.<br> <br><strong>India?s probable squad for the Sri Lanka ODI is:</strong> Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Md. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Khaleel Ahmed, and Arshdeep Singh. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="players-status-and-availability">Players' Status and Availability </h3>



<p>Though nothing has been fixed, Rohit Sharma might be making a comeback with the Indian team for the ODI series at the behest of the new Indian head coach?s request. However, it is almost confirmed that both Virat Kohli and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jasprit_Bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a> are sure to not feature for the Men in Blue. </p>



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<p>One of India?s top run-scorers and better players in the Cricket World Cup of 2023, Shreyas Iyer, who was dropped from the BCCI annual contract, is expected to return to the Indian side under Gambhir?s tenure. <br> <br>Hardik Pandya has also asked the BCCI not to include him in the ODI series due to some family concerns, and hence he is set to be replaced by Sanju Samson, who will now be seen with the Indian team in the longer limited-overs format as well. <br> <br>The last keynote would be the captaincy options, and Suryakumar Yadav will likely be seen as the new T20I skipper for India, maybe in a permanent role till the next World Cup in 2026. However, if Rohit fails to make it to the ODi series, then KL Rahul might be seen as his deputy with the captain's band for the series.<br></p>

IND vs SL 2024: Latest Team Updates, Squad, Player Availability, and More

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<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> The long-awaited squad for the Indian team for the much-anticipated Sri Lanka tour has been announced by the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Board_of_Control_for_Cricket_in_India">BCCI</a>. Gautam Gambhir is all set to make his first international appearance as a coach for the Men in Blue. <br> <br>The Indian veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to service for the Indian side on the urge of the new head coach. However, veteran pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the tour. <br> <br>With an insight into the BCCI?s announced squad, the most controversial decisions among all are the dropping of young Abhishek Sharma from the T20I squad and Ruturaj Gaikwad not being picked for the tour. Also, India misses the likes of ace pacer Avesh Khan, who was anticipated by all to be seen in for the Blues. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>India's Tour of Sri Lanka</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#india-tour-of-sri-lanka-t-20-is">India tour of Sri Lanka (T20Is)</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#full-squad-for-t-20-is">Full Squad for T20Is:</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#india-tour-of-sri-lanka-od-is">India tour of Sri Lanka (ODIs)</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#india-full-squad-for-one-day">India Full Squad for One Day:</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-tour-of-sri-lanka-t-20-is">India tour of Sri Lanka (T20Is)</h2>



<p>India is supposed to play a set of three T20Is at the Pallekele Stadium. India were crowned the T20 World Cup champions under skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Rahul Dravid. Gambhir and co. will look to defend their title in 2026, and Suryakumar Yadav, who has been picked as Rohit?s successor for T20 captaincy, will look to get the confidence of his players to lead them to a great campaign ahead. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="full-squad-for-t-20-is">Full Squad for T20Is: </h3>



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<p><strong>Suryakumar Yadav (captain), ?hubman Gill (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Riyan Parag, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and Mohammed Siraj.</strong></p>



<p>India has likely amazed all, as they have not picked the likes of Abhishek Sharma despite his brilliant performance on the Zimbabwe tour. Also, Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was likely seen as Virat Kohli?s most suitable successor, has been dropped from the format. Gambhir has also not included his find, Kuldeep Yadav, who has led India in the spin department. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-tour-of-sri-lanka-od-is">India tour of Sri Lanka (ODIs)</h2>



<p>India will next play the three ODIs on August 2 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. India will be led by World Cup-winning skipper Rohit, who is back to the longer limited-overs format. The series will mark the return of veterans Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Pant in the format. <br> <br>However, Pandya has taken some time off the ODI format amid his divorce, which he has finally announced over social platforms. Shubman Gill has been a surprise pick as the vice captain, likely hinting that the BCCI might see him as their most likely successor for Rohit Sharma after he retires from the format post-the Champions Trophy or likely the next CWC in 2027. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ: </strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-2024-with-virat-kohlis-probable-return-to-the-odis-against-sri-lanka-there-are-3-players-who-might-not-get-a-chance-to-feature-in-gambhirs-starting-xi/">IND vs SL 2024: With Virat Kohli?s probable return to the ODIs against Sri Lanka, there are 3 players who might not get a chance to feature in Gambhir?s starting XI</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-full-squad-for-one-day">India Full Squad for One Day: </h3>



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<p><strong>Rohit Sharma (captain), ?hubman Gill (vice-captain), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wk), Rishabh Pant (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.</strong> <br> <br>Though it was much expected that Gambhir would look to experiment with the opening pair in this format as well, the team shows no such signs as none other than Gill has been placed in the squad to open aside skipper Sharma. Gaikwad and Jaiswal have been denied a spot in the format as well, with some unforeseen picks like Dube and Parag being picked on the tour. <br> <br>With every new coach and unit come new generations, and this might be Gambhir?s attempt to rejuvenate the Indian side as he looks ahead to the future generations of Indian cricket.<br></p>

IND vs SL: Full squad announced by the BCCI for India?s tour of Sri Lanka

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<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> The India tour of Sri Lanka is not only one of the most vital series for team India, as they mark the era of Gautam Gambhir and new skipper Suryakumar Yadav, but also this series marks the beginning of an era of revival for the Lankan side. <br> <br>The Sri Lankan side did not seem to be even the side that was once one of the most dominant teams in the sport. They underperformed in the Asia Cup first, followed by a weak performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023, where they faced humiliation from even many minor teams. <br> <br>Their recent most disgusting performance came in the T20 World Cup in the United States this year, when they lost all matches except a match against Holland and hence faced group stage exit without even qualifying for the Super-8. <br> <br>After this humiliation, Head Coach Chris Silverwood and Advisor <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahela_Jayawardene">Mahela Jayawardene</a> both resigned from their roles, though nothing was pinned on them for their weak performance. Still, the Sri Lanka Cricket Board appointed veteran cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya as their interim coach. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#sri-lankas-performance-in-the-first-t-20-i">Sri Lanka?s performance in the First T20I</a></li><li class=""><a href="#india-tour-of-sri-lanka-sri-lanka-squad-for-t-20-is">India tour of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Squad for T20Is</a></li><li class=""><a href="#changes-likely-to-be-made-by-sanath-jayasuriya-in-the-second-t-20-i">Changes Likely to be Made by Sanath Jayasuriya in the Second T20I </a><ul><li class=""><a href="#sri-lanka-likely-starting-xi-for-the-2nd-t-20-i">Sri Lanka Likely Starting XI for the 2nd T20I:</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lankas-performance-in-the-first-t-20-i">Sri Lanka?s performance in the First T20I</h2>



<p>The first match saw Asalanka leading them from the front, as he has been recently appointed as the new captain of the Lankan team. India put on a total of 213 in the first innings, despite Pathirana?s stunning four-wicket haul. The Lankan openers Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka put on a stunning opening stand, followed by Kusal Perera, as they took the score to a comfortable 140/1. <br> <br>Then came the Indian spinners and the men from the Lankan island, who faced trouble with their middle order; wickets started to fall like dried leaves, as Sri Lanka soon found their three wickets falling in quick succession as Axar and Bishnoi struck in their last overs each. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-tour-of-sri-lanka-sri-lanka-squad-for-t-20-is">India tour of Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Squad for T20Is</h2>



<p>Sanath Jayasuriya faced early setbacks as Sri Lanka lost their two-star pacers, Thusara and Chameera, due to injuries as they were replaced by Madhushanka and Asitha Fernando, respectively. Jayasuriya will be likely to make some changes to their middle order to set up a working XI for the side, who have faced serious trouble over the same. <br> <br>Sri Lanka Squad for T20Is: Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamindu Wickramasinghe, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madhushanka, Binura Fernando. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-with-not-many-likely-changes-indias-strongest-playing-xi-for-the-2nd-t20i/">IND vs SL: With not many likely changes?India?s strongest playing XI for the 2nd T20I</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="changes-likely-to-be-made-by-sanath-jayasuriya-in-the-second-t-20-i">Changes Likely to be Made by Sanath Jayasuriya in the Second T20I </h2>



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<p>Jayasuriya might replace the likes of Kamindu Mendis with Avishka Fernando, as he might open alongside Nissanka, and Kusal Mendis can be demoted at no. 3, as he often doesn in the position as well. They might be likely to make another change in the form of Dunith Wellalage, who might come in place of Asitha Fernando, as he can add depth to the Lankan batting order.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-likely-starting-xi-for-the-2nd-t-20-i">Sri Lanka Likely Starting XI for the 2nd T20I:</h3>



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<li>Pathum Nissanka</li>



<li>Avishka Fernando</li>



<li>Kusal Mendis</li>



<li>Kusal Perera</li>



<li>Charith Asalanka (C)</li>



<li>Dasun Shanaka</li>



<li>Wanindu Hasaranga</li>



<li>Dunith Wellalage</li>



<li>Maheesh Theekshana</li>



<li>Matheesha Pathirana</li>



<li>Dilshan Madhushanka</li>
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IND vs SL: With a disastrous performance from the middle-order What will be Jayasuriya's ploy in the 2nd T20I

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South Africa player Corbin Bosch came under massive scanner after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sent him a legal notice.

PCB destroyed! Corbin Bosch shares his side of the story after legal notice with 'to disrespect PSL' statement

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Mumbai Indians have one of the strongest batting cores in the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025: Will Jacks or Ryan Rickelton? Rohit Sharma's opening partner at Mumbai Indians revealed by Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya suspension: MI starts IPL 2025 vs. CSK with Suryakumar Yadav as captain, due to Hardik Pandya's suspension. Jasprit Bumrah is injured, missing early games. MI's first two matches are away from home.

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