New Delhi. Team India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir has successfully convinced both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to participate in the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. Initially, reports had suggested that Kohli and Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah would be out of the series due to continuous cricket commitments for the last six months. However, on Gambhir’s request, both the cricket veterans are now available for selection. According to reports, after ensuring Rohit Sharma’s participation, Virat Kohli has also confirmed his availability for the Sri Lanka tour. Earlier, it was reported that Kohli, Sharma and Bumrah will be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, with the board ready to give them a break. Despite this, new developments indicate that Rohit and Kohli are now ready to play, while Jasprit Bumrah will still be rested from both the T20 and ODI series to manage his workload.
Rohit and Kohli have retired from T20 cricket
After India’s victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup, both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement from T20 International cricket. Along with them, star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja also bid adieu to T20 International cricket. Nevertheless, Rohit and Kohli will continue to represent India in ODIs and Test cricket.
Team India is expected to be announced today
Team India’s squad for the three-match T20 series and three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka is expected to be announced today. Head coach Gautam Gambhir will attend the selection meeting along with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and secretary Jay Shah. Reports suggest that Suryakumar Yadav may lead the Indian team in the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Apart from this, Hardik Pandya will only play in the T20 series, he has asked for a break from the ODI series due to personal reasons.