India's squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka

After India’s dreadful end to the T20 World Cup 2022 campaign following a 10-wicket loss to England in the semifinals, calls for an overhaul to the Indian T20I setup started. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took cognizance of the matter and has started taking steps in the same regard. While Hardik Pandya is being touted to take over the reins from Rohit Sharma, some young faces will be getting a permanent place in the playing XI. India played a T20I series against New Zealand right after the T20 World Cup but the squad for the same was picked during the tournament. Therefore, an idea of what the BCCI is thinking about the future of Indian cricket could not be understood. However, now with Sri Lanka touring India for a three-match series and a new selection committee to be appointed soon, some big changes to the Indian T20I setup are expected. The squad picked will give clarity about what BCCI is thinking and who are the players in the selection committee’s plan for the 2024 T0 World Cup. So, here is a predicted squad for India’s three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. KL Rahul No matter what people say, KL Rahul has got a few good years of T20 cricket left in him and with experience on his side, BCCI would like to keep Rahul in the mix. The opening batter can soak the pressure early on and set a platform for younger players. Rahul has scored 2265 runs in 72 T20Is at an average of 37.75. #PAGE_BREAK# Ishan Kishan Ishan Kishan has certainly made a case for himself after that illustrious double hundred. The wicketkeeper batter can provide that flair and can make good use of the field restrictions in the first six overs. Although his numbers are not that convincing in T20Is, Kishan has 3774 runs under his belt in the shortest format. #PAGE_BREAK# Suryakumar Yadav With BCCI looking to phase out Virat Kohli from T20Is, there is no one better suited to fill in for the empty no.3 slot than Suryakumar Yadav. The No.1 T20I batter at the moment, Yadav has shown what he can do in the shortest format of the game. The 32-year-old has already amassed 1408 runs in 42 T20Is. The best part is that these runs have been scored at a striker rate of 180.97. #PAGE_BREAK# Sanju Samson Sanju Samson has been in BCCI’s scheme of things for a long time but the wicketkeeper has been unfortunate to be sitting out. Nevertheless, with Rishabh Pant not doing the expected job, Samson might come in for the Sri Lanka series. The wicketkeeper batter has scored close to 300 runs in the 16 T20Is he has played. #PAGE_BREAK# Hardik Pandya Hardik Pandya has matured as a cricketer and looks like the best fit for India’s next T20I captain. Pandya has won too many games for India to get the captain’s hat. Now, he will have the tough job to lead a team that is always a favourite in all tournaments. Pandya is expected to take bold decisions. But the focus will also be on his batting and bowling. #PAGE_BREAK# Washington Sundar Since making a comeback to India’s white-ball setup, Sundar has pounced on every opportunity he has gotten. He is scoring runs as well as taking wickets. With R Ashwin not around, Sundar is expected to fill in the spin-bowling all-rounder’s shoes. #PAGE_BREAK# Ravindra Jadeja If the all-rounder is deemed fit to play, Jadeja will make the cut to the squad for the Sri Lanka series. The Saurashtra cricketer has not played since the Asia Cup 2022 and will be eager to return to action. Jadeja was in good form before he injured himself and got ruled out of action. Therefore, the selectors will look to give the all-rounder an elongated run. #PAGE_BREAK# Axar Patel Axar Patel is being seen as Jadeja’s backup in the white-ball format and hence he will also get a go-ahead for the Sri Lanka series. Patel’s performance has not been up to the mark as of late, but the southpaw’s prowess with the bat might tempt selectors to keep him in the mix. #PAGE_BREAK# Shardul Thakur Shardul Thakur has been getting preference from the Indian team management in the white-ball setup. Considering his all-round abilities, the Maharashtra cricketer can be included in the squad to maintain the batting depth. Thakur has bagged 33 wickets in 25 T20Is so far. #PAGE_BREAK# Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah is expected to make a return to cricketing action with the Sri Lanka series. The premium pacer missed the T20 World Cup 2022 but can still be considered for the next edition of the showpiece event. Therefore, the selectors would want Bumrah to stay in the mix. #PAGE_BREAK# Arshdeep Singh Arshdeep Singh has been phenomenal since his debut in the T20I format. Singh has already bagged 33 wickets in 21 T20Is. The left-arm pacer is well in BCCI’s plan for the 2024 T20 World Cup and hence is expected to make the cut for the Sri Lanka series. #PAGE_BREAK# Yuzvendra Chahal India’s top leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal had to warm the bench during the T20 World Cup 2022. However, he still remains a vital cog in India’s bowling lineup. Chahal has scalped 87 wickets in 72 T20Is. He is expected to make the cut for the Sri Lanka series. #PAGE_BREAK# Umran Malik Umran Malik has been impressive since his international debut. The J&K pacer has scalped seven wickets in five ODIs and two wickets in three T20Is. With Malik offering raw pace, the selectors might include him for the Sri Lanka series. #PAGE_BREAK# Kuldeep Yadav Kuldeep Yadav has been brought back into the mix and the chinaman bowler has done a decent job so far. Yadav impressed in the last ODI he played against Bangladesh and thus is expected to get a place in India’s squad for the Sri Lanka series. #PAGE_BREAK# Rajat Patidar The Madhya Pradesh batter possesses great batting skills and has been getting attention from the selectors. Patidar has been travelling with the Indian team for a while now and is expected to make the cut once again.

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India's squad for T20I series against Sri Lanka