After defeating West Indies 3-0 in the T20I series, the Indian team is ready for the challenge of Sri Lanka. There are three matches to be played between India and Sri Lanka in the series starting from February 24. The first match of the series will be played at Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium. Before this match, the Indian team sweated heavily in the practice session. After Lucknow, the remaining two matches of the series will be played in Dharamsala on February 26 and 27. In this series, important players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja have returned to the team.
Ravindra Jadeja has been included in the Indian team for the T20 series against Sri Lanka. Jadeja has returned to the Indian team after a long time. Earlier he was part of the Indian team in the Test series against New Zealand. After this he was rested for the tour of South Africa due to injury. Jadeja was working on his fitness at the NCA during the series against West Indies. He has returned to the Indian team after almost three months.
The Indian team has not lost a match at home since Dravid became the coach. From November last year till now, Team India has defeated New Zealand, and West Indies. India has played six T20 matches, three ODIs and two Test matches. India has won 10 out of 11 matches, while one test match was drawn in Kanpur.
Jasprit Bumrah has also returned to the Indian team after a long time. He had previously played against South Africa. After this, he was kept out of Team India in the ODI and T20 series against West Indies. He was given rest to reduce his workload.
Harshal Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal also practiced fiercely before the T20 series. Harshal was India’s most successful bowler in the series against West Indies. At the same time, Chahal also bowled well in the first two matches. Chahal has made a great comeback after a poor performance in the South Africa tour.