Gautam Gambhir’s makeover In preparation for the forthcoming T20I series, Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav and featuring Hardik Pandya, has landed in Sri Lanka for the upcoming India tour of Sri Lanka 2024. Gambhir was named the new head coach of the Indian side by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah after India’s historic run of winning the ICC T20 World Cup. In addition, India’s finest players, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, said goodbye to Twenty20 Internationals after the Men in Blue’s Caribbean championship run.
In the T20 format, Gambhir chose Suryakumar for the leadership position as his first task as head coach. All-rounder Hardik Pandya, Rohit’s successor at the T20 World Cup 2024, has left the leadership group during the Gambhir era. Top batsman Shubman Gill was selected as Team India’s new vice-captain under Gambhir for the tour to Sri Lanka. A Twenty20 International series of three matches will kick off India’s tour of Sri Lanka.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka has announced their team for the forthcoming T20I series against India, which gets underway in Pallekele on July 27. Wanindu Hasaranga resigned as captain on July 11 following the country’s terrible T20 World Cup performance in the USA and the West Indies. Charith Asalanka was elected the new captain. The board did not say if it intended to make changes to the ODI team, which is now led by Kusal Mendis, while Dhananjaya de Silva remains the captain of the Test side.
It’s important to note that, the likes of Rohit and Kohli will be joining the ODI squad later after the India vs Sri Lanka T20 3-match series commences. Following is the schedule of the India vs Sri Lanka T20 2024 3-match series:
July 27: First T20I between India and Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Stadium
July 28: Second T20I between India and Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Stadium
July 30: Third T20I at Pallekele International Stadium against India and Sri Lanka
The ODI series will be held in Colombo on August 2, 4, and 7 at the R Premadasa Stadium. Kohli and Rohit chose to cut short their holiday for the ODI series. There are just six One-Day Internationals that India will play before Pakistan holds the Champions Trophy. The visiting team has rested veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pace weapon Jasprit Bumrah for the ODI series. Harshit Rana, an uncapped bowler, and Riyan Parag, an all-rounder, are currently part of India’s ODI squad.
Venue and pitch report for the India tour of Sri Lanka T20 2024 3-Match series
Kandy, Sri Lanka is home to the Pallekele International Cricket facility, a cricket facility. The stadium debuted on November 27, 2009, and in December 2010, it was designated as the 104th Test venue worldwide.
The three games between Sri Lanka and India will all take place at this specific location. It’s significant to remember that Australia and Sri Lanka played their final Twenty20 international match here in 2022. Additionally, Pallekele Cricket Stadium’s pitch is a level playing field that benefits bowlers and hitters alike. The freshness of the wicket gives fast bowlers some early swing from the surface. However, batters find it easier to score runs once the novelty of the new ball wears off.
Following are the Squads for the India tour of Sri Lanka T20 2024 3-match series
India T20i Squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Ꮪhubman Gill (vc), Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, and Rishabh Pant (wk).
Recent Form:
Team India has been exceptional in the shortest format recently. They are coming off a historic T20 World Cup 2024 win that took place in the USA and West Indies. Not only that, the young Indians recently faced off against Zimbabwe in a 5-match T20i series away from home and outstandingly won the series 4-1. With the upcoming Sri Lanka tour on the horizon, the Indian players will be looking to make a mark to earn a place in the main squad ahead of the Champions Trophy.
Who is the captain of T20 Cricket India for the 2024 Sri Lanka Tour?
Team India’s new head coach Gautam Gambhir appointed Surya Kumar Yadav as India’s T20i 3-match series captain against Sri Lanka which commences on the 27th of July.
Sri Lanka T20i Squad:
Asalanka Charith (C), Nissanka Pathum, Kusal Janith Perera, Avishka Fernando, Mendis Kusal, Chandimal Dinesh, Mendis Kamindu, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Wickramasinghe Chamindu, Pathirana Matheesha, Thushara Nuwan, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Kusal Mendis.
Recent Form:
Sri Lanka has not been performing up to their standards in the T20i format lately. They were poorly knocked out in the ICC T20 World Cup group stages and also got a reality check of how the game has evolved over the years. In addition, the Sri Lanka board has made a few changes, appointing Charith Asalanka as their new captain, replacing Wanindu Hasaranga. It will be intriguing to watch how the Sri Lankan side fare against an in-form and experienced Indian side, although the Lankans have a home advantage.
Where can one watch IND vs SL 2024?
The India vs. Sri Lanka series will be streamed live in India via the SonyLIV app and website. However, it’s important to note that this series will also be streaming on our GUGOBET website and mobile app, so our clients are able to bet on all the on-going movements.
How many T20s are there between India and Sri Lanka?
This upcoming India tour of Sri Lanka T20 2024 will have a 3-match series, beginning from 27th July.
How many times did Sri Lanka beat India?
In their 25 T20 international matchup, India has defeated the Lankan Lions 17 times, with the Men in Blue emerging victorious in the head-to-head battle. Seven times, Sri Lanka has triumphed over India, with one match ending in a draw.
India tour of Sri Lanka T20 2024: Winning Prediction
We back Team India to clinch this forthcoming 3-match series against Sri Lanka. The Lankans have been very poor lately in the T20i format contrary to the Indians who boast a powerful squad with talent and experience in all departments. Although the Lankans will be playing at home, Team India will remain unfazed wherever they play and will prevail in this India tour of Sri Lanka T20 2024 3-match series, winning 2-1.
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