India vs Sri Lanka Series: Key Details

The highly anticipated India tour of Sri Lanka is set to kick off with a three-match T20I series, starting on Sunday in Pallekele. Here’s a comprehensive look at the match schedules, team rosters, and live streaming options for the upcoming series.

Leadership Changes and Key Players

The tour marks a new chapter for Team India with Suryakumar Yadav taking the reins as captain for the T20I series. This series will be Yadav’s first major stint as captain, following the departure of Rahul Dravid as head coach, making way for Gautam Gambhir, who will lead the senior men’s team for the first time. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20Is, will return to lead India in the ODI series.

In a notable shift for Sri Lanka, Charith Asalanka will assume the captaincy from Wanindu Hasaranga for the T20I format. Additionally, Sanath Jayasuriya steps in as interim head coach, taking over from Chris Silverwood. The ODI series will commence on August 2 in Colombo, and marks the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI format following their last appearance in the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad.

Match Schedule

T20 International Matches:

  • July 27: 1st T20I, Pallekele
  • July 28: 2nd T20I, Pallekele
  • July 30: 3rd T20I, Pallekele

One Day Internationals:

  • August 2: 1st ODI, Colombo
  • August 4: 2nd ODI, Colombo
  • August 7: 3rd ODI, Colombo

Squads for the T20I Series

India T20I Squad:

  • Suryakumar Yadav (C)
  • Shubman Gill (VC)
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal
  • Rinku Singh
  • Riyan Parag
  • Rishabh Pant (WK)
  • Sanju Samson (WK)
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Shivam Dube
  • Axar Patel
  • Washington Sundar
  • Ravi Bishnoi
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Khaleel Ahmed
  • Mohd. Siraj

Sri Lanka T20I Squad:

  • Charith Asalanka (C)
  • Pathum Nissanka
  • Kusal Janith Perera
  • Avishka Fernando
  • Kusal Mendis
  • Dinesh Chandimal
  • Kamindu Mendis
  • Dasun Shanaka
  • Wanindu Hasaranga
  • Dunith Wellalage
  • Maheesh Theekshana
  • Chamindu Wickramasinghe
  • Matheesha Pathirana
  • Dilshan Madushanka
  • Asitha Fernando
  • Binura Fernando

Squads for the ODI Series

India ODI Squad:

  • Rohit Sharma (C)
  • Shubman Gill (VC)
  • Virat Kohli
  • KL Rahul (WK)
  • Rishabh Pant (WK)
  • Shreyas Iyer
  • Shivam Dube
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Mohd. Siraj
  • Washington Sundar
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Riyan Parag
  • Axar Patel
  • Khaleel Ahmed
  • Harshit Rana

Sri Lanka ODI Squad: TBA

Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

The India vs Sri Lanka series will commence with the T20Is on July 27. All T20I matches are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, while the ODI matches will kick off at 2:30 PM IST.

Television Broadcast: Sony Sports Network will provide live coverage of the series.

Live Streaming: Fans can watch the matches live on the SonyLiv app and website. Stay tuned for more updates and enjoy the series!