Hardik Pandya will captain India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27, but will not feature in the next ODI series in August due to personal reasons. According to reports, Pandya has already communicated his decision to all-rounder Rohit Sharma. Who is taking a break in the process.
An official confirmed Pandya’s decision, saying, “The suspension from ODIs is for personal reasons. Hardik has no health problems as discussed in the media.
KL Rahul or Shubman Gill Likely to Lead India
With Pandya unavailable for the ODIs, the captaincy role may fall on KL Rahul or Shubman Gill. Rahul, who led India in the last ODI series in South Africa, and Gill, who recently led India to a 4-1 win over Zimbabwe, are being considered for the captaincy.
A highly placed BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity. “Hardik Pandya is the vice-captain of India’s T20 team under Rohit Sharma. He is fit and available for the three-match series T201 will also lead the team.
Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, retired from T20 Internationals at the end of the World Cup.
The T20Is against Sri Lanka will take place from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele. The ODI is scheduled for August 2-7 in Colombo.
An announcement for the series is expected in the coming days. The series marks the beginning of Gautam Gambhir’s tenure in Indian cricket. With the induction of a new head coach is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the final decision regarding the leadership and organization of the team.
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