Hardik Pandya is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, starting July 27. This decision comes after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 Internationals following India’s recent T20 World Cup triumph. However, Pandya will be absent from the subsequent three-match ODI series in August due to personal reasons, as confirmed by a senior BCCI source. Despite rumors suggesting otherwise, Pandya is reportedly fit and available for the T20Is, where he will take over the captaincy role previously held by Sharma.
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- Hardik Pandya to captain India in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka from July 27.
- Rohit Sharma retired from T20 Internationals after the T20 World Cup.
- Pandya’s absence from the ODI series in August is due to personal reasons, not fitness concerns.
- The T20Is will be held in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, from July 27 to 30.
- The ODIs against Sri Lanka will follow from August 2 to 7 in Colombo.
- The squad for both series is expected to be announced soon.
- Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav are potential candidates for Pandya’s deputy in the T20Is.
- KL Rahul and Shubman Gill are contenders for the leadership role in the ODIs.
- BCCI Secretary Jay Shah emphasizes domestic availability for national players during free periods.
- Test specialists are encouraged to participate in Duleep Trophy games in August ahead of upcoming Tests against Bangladesh and New Zealand.
