2024-08-02 04:50:41
New Delhi: The 3 match T20 series between Sri Lanka and India is now over. India defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in this series. This is the first series won by India under the leadership of new coach Gautam Gambhir. After Rohit Sharma’s retirement, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as the new captain in T20. He took charge of the team in this series. However, after T20, a 3 match ODI series is also going to start with Sri Lanka from August 2. All three matches of this series will be played at Premadasa Stadium. Rohit Sharma will be seen captaining Team India in ODIs. While veteran Virat Kohli will also be seen in action. However, apart from these two star players, there is another player in the Indian team in this series, who can become the biggest threat to Sri Lanka.
Harshit Rana can become the biggest headache for Sri Lanka
22-year-old young fast bowler Harshit Rana, who plays domestic cricket for Delhi, has also been included in the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. He got a call from Team India for the first time in ODIs. Earlier, however, he was a part of Team India in the Zimbabwe T20 series. But he did not get a chance to debut. However, in the ODI series, it is expected that Rana will be seen making his debut for India. Harshit impressed everyone with his performance in IPL 2024. He took 19 wickets in 13 matches. Only after that he got a call from Team India. This fast bowler can wreak havoc in the upcoming ODI series. He can prove to be the biggest threat to Sri Lanka.
India’s squad for Sri Lanka ODI series
India- Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana.