India Squad Announcement Highlights: BCCI Announce Suryakumar Yadav as T20I Captain, Rohit, Kohli Return to ODI Side
India squads announcement Highlights: Follow all the latest news of the BCCI selection meeting to pick Indian teams for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.
India Squads Announcement For Sri Lanka 2024 Tour Highlights:
Big-hitting batter Suryakumar Yadav was on Thursday named captain of the Indian T20 team for the three-match series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, while ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were included for the 50-over series against the same team next month.
Shubman Gill has been named vice-captain for both the formats.
Riyan Parag, who scored seven half-centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Delhi speedster Harshit Rana are the two new faces in the ODI squad.
T20I Squad: 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: 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.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Maiden Call-ups for Riyan Parag and Harshit Rana
Riyan Parag who received his maiden call-up in T20Is for the Zimbabwe tour, has now gotten his first call-up to the 50-over side. Along with him, Harshit Rana will receive his maiden call-up as well for the ODI side touring Sri Lanka.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Rohit, Kohli Back in ODI Squad
India’s ODI Squad: Rohit Sharma (C), Ꮪhubman 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.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: SKY Announced as Captain
India’s T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman 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.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Ishan Kishan Still Not Picked?
The wicketkeeper-batter, Ishan Kishan had done a fairly decent job at the top of the order in place of Shubman Gill but since being excluded in the BCCI’s central contract list, he is yet to be called up the Indian squad.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Jaiswal Unlikely to be Picked in ODI Squad
As per the latest reports, it is tipped that Yashasvi Jaiswal will only be considered for the T20I games and not the 50-over ones which is a massive surprise. He is one of India’s biggest prospects in the batting front and while he has shown his class in the shortest and longest formats, he is yet to debut in ODIs.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Sanju Samson to face the Axe from ODIs?
If selectors go with Riyan Parag in the ODI setup for his extra bowling option and with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant most likely to be part of the squad, Sanju Samson’s place in the ODI setup looks in jeopardy despite the fact the he scored a 100 in the last ODI that he played in Paarl, South Africa in December 2023.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Jasprit Bumrah Likely to be Rested
Jasprit Bumrah will most likely be rested for the Sri Lanka series to manage workload and his return will be in the Bangladesh Tests starting September 19
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: No Break for Rishabh Pant; Set to Feature in Both Squads
It is also learned that Rishabh Pant, who has been playing non-stop ever since returning from a career-threatening car accident is also set to feature in both T20I and ODI series.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Virat, Rohit Set to Return for ODIs; Riyan Parag Could Make it to Both Squads
The selection meeting for India squad for the SL series will begin shortly and as per latest reports Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be back for the ODIs while Riyan Parag could be in in both T20I and ODI squads.
India Squad Announcement for SL Tour Live Updates: Hardik Pandya vs Suryakumar Yadav
With the T20I captaincy reportedly being a massive topic of debate. The Indian Cricket Board will have to make a massive call regarding who will take over the reins from Rohit Sharma.
Hardik Pandya has been the Indian captain in the shortest format in many instances but his recurring injury problems might be a cause for concern.
Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav has shown an impressive knack for captaincy particularly during the home series against Australia and the away tour to South Africa where he was able to deliver with both the bat and as a captain.
India Squad Announcement for SL Tour Live Updates: Pandya or SKY?
The debate over who should be named T20I captain for the Sri Lanka tour seems to have spilled over from the BCCI selection meeting to the social media. Yesterday, ‘We Want Captain SKY’ was trending on X and today, ‘We Want Captain Hardik’ has replaced it.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Rohit Sharma set to Return as ODI Skipper?
Earlier reports suggested that Rohit Sharma alongside Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah could miss the ODI left of the SL series with the trio being given an extended break. But, fresh reports now suggest that Rohit Sharma in fact will be back to play the ODIs and will lead the side, thus quashing reports of KL Rahul as potential candidate for ODI captaincy.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: Big Changes Expected As Gautam Gambhir Meets Selectors
Gautam Gambhir is yet to officially take charge of the Indian team on the field, but off the field, the last few days have already been very eventful with India’s T20I and ODI squads for the Sri Lanka series yet to be announced. The team is to depart on the 22nd of July for the series starting on the 27th. But we still do know the squad make up.
Big Changes are expected with the T20I captaincy being the focal point. With Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is, India are looking for a fresh long-term skipper and Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav are making the headlines as of yet.
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: India Likely Squad for ODIs vs Sri Lanka
KL Rahul (C), Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar
India Squad Announcement Live Updates: India Likely Squad for T20Is vs Sri Lanka
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar
India Squads Announcement Today For Sri Lanka Series Live Updates: Hardik Pandya’s Message Amidst Captaincy Debate
There have been unconfirmed reports that Pandya’s history with fitness is the primary concern over him being named full-time T20I captain. The allrounder, who played a prominent role in India’s World Cup win, has shared a before and after image of him on Instagram showing his recovery from the freak ankle injury during the 2023 ODI World Cup.
“Was a difficult journey after the freak 2023 WC injury but well worth the effort with the T20 WC win. The results come as long as you put in the effort. Hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s all try our best and work on our fitness,” Pandya wrote. A subtle message to the selectors?
India Squads Announcement Today For Sri Lanka Series Live Updates: Team set to be announced today
Indian men’s cricket team’s Gautam Gambhir-era has well and truly gotten underway with an eventful build-up to the squad announcements for their upcoming tour of Sri Lanka. Plenty has happened since Gambhir officially took over the charge as the India head coach following the end of Rahul Dravid’s contract.
While India did play in the five-match T20I series following their World Cup triumph but it was under the captaincy of Shubman Gill and interim coach VVS Laxman.
The tour was looked upon as a stage for India to give chances to the youngsters and for the players on the fringes as the team management starts building for the future. Sri Lanka tour, where India will play three T20Is and as many ODIs, will be another opportunity for the next generation to build on their claim and for Gambhir to give an indication how he wants to shape the team in his image.
Here’s a recap of all major events leading up to India’s SL tour squads announcement
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India Squad Announcement for SL Tour Live Updates: Pandya or SKY?
The debate over who should be named T20I captain for the Sri Lanka tour seems to have spilled over from the BCCI selection meeting to the social media. Yesterday, ‘We Want Captain SKY’ was trending on X and today, ‘We Want Captain Hardik’ has replaced it.
India Squads Announcement Live Updates: Suspense to End Today?
Good morning folks! The build-up to the Sri Lanka tour has been nothing short of a joyride so far. Reports claiming that Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a strong candidate for India’s T20I captaincy when Hardik Pandya looked a straightforward choice has added to the intrigue surrounding the selection meeting for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour. And that is the reason, as per reports, why the squads haven’t been confirmed as of yet. It seems likely though that the suspense will end soon with head coach Gautam Gambhir set for a virtual meeting with the selectors today. Stick with us for all the tidbits.