new Delhi: In the new year 2023, India’s first series is to be held with Sri Lanka (IND vs SL). Sri Lankan team will visit India for this series. There will be a series of three T20 and three ODIs between the two teams. Team India is going to be announced soon for both these series. But, meanwhile, it has been reported that captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will not be present in the T20 series against Sri Lanka (IND vs SL T20 Series).
In fact, according to media reports, Virat Kohli has asked for rest for the series, while captain Rohit Sharma is not fully fit. According to the report of Cricbuzz, the entire focus will be on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the meeting of the selection committee on Tuesday. Rohit Sharma is not fully fit at the moment and considering his thumb injury, he needs some more rest. At the same time, Virat Kohli has asked for rest for the T20 series.
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There are speculations that Hardik Pandya, who led Team India to victory in the T20I series in New Zealand, may also captain against Sri Lanka. Due to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli not playing, the selector can give chance to young players. By the way, there are also reports that Ravindra Jadeja may return to the team. While Delhi batsman Yash Dhull can be given a chance in Team India. However, the ODI series against Sri Lanka will see the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.