The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, December 27, announced <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-team-india-squad-ahead-of-series-against-sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Team India’s squads</a> for the upcoming T20I and ODI home series against Sri Lanka. The two teams are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs across six venues in India, with the first match scheduled on January 3, 2023, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

There were quite a few changes made to the Indian squad, especially the T20I squad which comprises more young faces. Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar, who earned big bucks at the recently concluded IPL Auction 2023, have earned their respective T20I call-ups. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has been named in both squads, with Rishabh Pant sidelined for the series.<o:p></o:p>

While the senior players have been rested for the T20I series, they will return for the ODIs which follow later. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> will be donning the captaincy hat for the T20Is, and regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be back for the ODIs. As the Men in Blue gear up for their first international series of 2023, let us look at-

Five major takeaways from India’s squads against Sri Lanka<o:p></o:p>

1. &nbsp;Senior players focused on ODIs with the World Cup approaching<o:p></o:p>

India’s senior players Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/special-souvenir-from-one-of-the-greatest-cricketer-mehidy-hasan-miraz-as-virat-kohlis-gifts-him-jersey-after-mirpur-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, and KL Rahul have been rested for the T20Is, and will only be participating in the three ODIs. With the ODI World Cup 2023 approaching and India being the host of the marquee event, it gives an impression that the seniors are currently focused on preparing themselves for the 50-over games.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Of the 40 T20Is that India played this year, Rohit Sharma missed 11 of them, while Kohli missed 20. With Rohit Sharma missing out on the T20Is again, Hardik Pandya has been called up to lead the side, and the regular skipper will be back in the captaincy role for the ODIs.<o:p></o:p>

Mohammed Shami, another senior player in the Indian setup, will return to the Indian side for the ODI series. He suffered an injury before the Bangladesh tour and was sent for rehabilitation. The Indian side hasn’t won an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, and thus the Men in Blue will be giving their best hereon to prepare for the 2023 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>

2. &nbsp;Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar earn maiden T20I call-ups<o:p></o:p>

Two names that attracted everyone’s attention at the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-auction-final-squad-of-all-teams-and-purse-remaining/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2023</a> auction- Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar- have been added to India’s T20I squad. With most of the senior members missing out on the 20-over series, the two uncapped players will be hoping to get a place in the playing XI.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Of late, Team India have tested quite a few players and a total of five players made their T20I debuts in 2022. Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, and Umran Malik made their debuts this year, and the upcoming year will also see something similar as players from the domestic setup have made a strong case for themselves. <o:p></o:p>

Shivam Mavi, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, was signed by Gujarat Titans for INR 6 crore for the upcoming season. Mukesh Kumar too hit a jackpot at the auction and was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crore. The two uncapped players will be the ones to watch out for if they get a chance to play in the series.<o:p></o:p>

3. &nbsp;New vice-captains to test players' responsibilities&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya will surely be elated as apart from leading the team in the T20I series, he will also be acting as Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the ODI series. As for the T20Is, the in-form <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-try-those-in-the-nets-suryakumar-yadav-reveals-the-story-of-mastering-the-art-of-360-degree-batting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>has been named as the vice-captain.<o:p></o:p>

This is the first time Suryakumar Yadav has been given a leadership role in the international setup. The 33-year-old has proved to be one of the key players for India and has played match-winning knocks time and again. <o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya first led the team earlier this year against Ireland and was then recalled as skipper for the New Zealand T20Is. Under his captaincy, India hasn’t lost a T20I series, and thus his captaincy skills will be under the test again as he looks to extend his 100% winning record<o:p></o:p>

4. &nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan dropped from ODIs<o:p></o:p>

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/indias-underrated-odi-hero-twitter-disappointed-with-shikhar-dhawan-being-dropped-from-team-for-sri-lanka-odis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> being ignored for the ODI squad came as a huge shock for fans. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Dhawan had been leading the Indian side. When the senior Indian squad was rested ahead of Asia Cup, Dhawan led the team to a series victory against West Indies.<o:p></o:p>

Though his performances haven’t been up to the mark of late, he was backed by the side. The opening batter had been working on making the cut for the 2023 World Cup, but his exclusion from the Sri Lanka ODIs was an unexpected move.<o:p></o:p>

In 22 matches played this year, Dhawan managed to score 688 runs at an average of 34.40. He led India against West Indies, South Africa, and New Zealand this year of which India won the series against the Caribbean side and the Proteas. After a string of poor performances, Dhawan was eventually dropped from the ODI squad.<o:p></o:p>

5. KL Rahul stripped of leadership role<o:p></o:p>

Another big change that was seen in the Indian squad was KL Rahul being stripped as India's ODI vice-captain. The leadership role of the wicketkeeper-batter, who led India against Zimbabwe in ODIs and Bangladesh in Tests in the absence of Rohit Sharma this year, has been taken away for the Sri Lanka ODIs.<o:p></o:p>

The ODI squad now has a new vice-captain in the form of Hardik Pandya. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>, who is a part of the ODI squad, was not considered for the role as the all-rounder was handed the role, alongside the responsibility of leading the T20I squad. Rahul missed out on India games due to his injury during the Summer, but returned during the Zimbabwe series and led the team to a victory.<o:p></o:p>

But the 30-year-old has failed to put up a worthy performance, be it any format of the game. The management continues to back him even after a string of poor performances, but the wicketkeeper-batter has not been considered for any leadership role for the home series. <o:p></o:p>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, December 27, announced <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-team-india-squad-ahead-of-series-against-sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Team India’s squads</a> for the upcoming T20I and ODI home series against Sri Lanka. The two teams are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs across six venues in India, with the first match scheduled on January 3, 2023, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
There were quite a few changes made to the Indian squad, especially the T20I squad which comprises more young faces. Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar, who earned big bucks at the recently concluded IPL Auction 2023, have earned their respective T20I call-ups. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has been named in both squads, with Rishabh Pant sidelined for the series.<o:p></o:p>
While the senior players have been rested for the T20I series, they will return for the ODIs which follow later. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> will be donning the captaincy hat for the T20Is, and regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be back for the ODIs. As the Men in Blue gear up for their first international series of 2023, let us look at-
<h3>Five major takeaways from India’s squads against Sri Lanka<o:p></o:p></h3>
<h3>1. &nbsp;Senior players focused on ODIs with the World Cup approaching<o:p></o:p></h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672136725461_Rohit-Sharma-and-Virat-Kohli.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
India’s senior players Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/special-souvenir-from-one-of-the-greatest-cricketer-mehidy-hasan-miraz-as-virat-kohlis-gifts-him-jersey-after-mirpur-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, and KL Rahul have been rested for the T20Is, and will only be participating in the three ODIs. With the ODI World Cup 2023 approaching and India being the host of the marquee event, it gives an impression that the seniors are currently focused on preparing themselves for the 50-over games.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Of the 40 T20Is that India played this year, Rohit Sharma missed 11 of them, while Kohli missed 20. With Rohit Sharma missing out on the T20Is again, Hardik Pandya has been called up to lead the side, and the regular skipper will be back in the captaincy role for the ODIs.<o:p></o:p>
Mohammed Shami, another senior player in the Indian setup, will return to the Indian side for the ODI series. He suffered an injury before the Bangladesh tour and was sent for rehabilitation. The Indian side hasn’t won an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, and thus the Men in Blue will be giving their best hereon to prepare for the 2023 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>2. &nbsp;Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar earn maiden T20I call-ups<o:p></o:p></h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672223832757_Shivam-Mavi-and-Mukesh-Kumar.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Two names that attracted everyone’s attention at the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-auction-final-squad-of-all-teams-and-purse-remaining/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2023</a> auction- Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar- have been added to India’s T20I squad. With most of the senior members missing out on the 20-over series, the two uncapped players will be hoping to get a place in the playing XI.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Of late, Team India have tested quite a few players and a total of five players made their T20I debuts in 2022. Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, and Umran Malik made their debuts this year, and the upcoming year will also see something similar as players from the domestic setup have made a strong case for themselves. <o:p></o:p>
Shivam Mavi, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, was signed by Gujarat Titans for INR 6 crore for the upcoming season. Mukesh Kumar too hit a jackpot at the auction and was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crore. The two uncapped players will be the ones to watch out for if they get a chance to play in the series.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>3. &nbsp;New vice-captains to test players' responsibilities&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672224048511_Hardik-Pandya-and-Suryakumar-Yadav.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Hardik Pandya will surely be elated as apart from leading the team in the T20I series, he will also be acting as Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the ODI series. As for the T20Is, the in-form <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-try-those-in-the-nets-suryakumar-yadav-reveals-the-story-of-mastering-the-art-of-360-degree-batting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>has been named as the vice-captain.<o:p></o:p>
This is the first time Suryakumar Yadav has been given a leadership role in the international setup. The 33-year-old has proved to be one of the key players for India and has played match-winning knocks time and again. <o:p></o:p>
Hardik Pandya first led the team earlier this year against Ireland and was then recalled as skipper for the New Zealand T20Is. Under his captaincy, India hasn’t lost a T20I series, and thus his captaincy skills will be under the test again as he looks to extend his 100% winning record<o:p></o:p>
<h3>4. &nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan dropped from ODIs<o:p></o:p></h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665379581443_Shikhar-Dhawan.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/indias-underrated-odi-hero-twitter-disappointed-with-shikhar-dhawan-being-dropped-from-team-for-sri-lanka-odis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> being ignored for the ODI squad came as a huge shock for fans. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Dhawan had been leading the Indian side. When the senior Indian squad was rested ahead of Asia Cup, Dhawan led the team to a series victory against West Indies.<o:p></o:p>
Though his performances haven’t been up to the mark of late, he was backed by the side. The opening batter had been working on making the cut for the 2023 World Cup, but his exclusion from the Sri Lanka ODIs was an unexpected move.<o:p></o:p>
In 22 matches played this year, Dhawan managed to score 688 runs at an average of 34.40. He led India against West Indies, South Africa, and New Zealand this year of which India won the series against the Caribbean side and the Proteas. After a string of poor performances, Dhawan was eventually dropped from the ODI squad.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>5. KL Rahul stripped of leadership role<o:p></o:p></h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672224161907_KL-Rahul.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
Another big change that was seen in the Indian squad was KL Rahul being stripped as India's ODI vice-captain. The leadership role of the wicketkeeper-batter, who led India against Zimbabwe in ODIs and Bangladesh in Tests in the absence of Rohit Sharma this year, has been taken away for the Sri Lanka ODIs.<o:p></o:p>
The ODI squad now has a new vice-captain in the form of Hardik Pandya. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>, who is a part of the ODI squad, was not considered for the role as the all-rounder was handed the role, alongside the responsibility of leading the T20I squad. Rahul missed out on India games due to his injury during the Summer, but returned during the Zimbabwe series and led the team to a victory.<o:p></o:p>
But the 30-year-old has failed to put up a worthy performance, be it any format of the game. The management continues to back him even after a string of poor performances, but the wicketkeeper-batter has not been considered for any leadership role for the home series. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Tuesday, December 27, announced <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bcci-announces-team-india-squad-ahead-of-series-against-sri-lanka/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Team India’s squads</a> for the upcoming T20I and ODI home series against Sri Lanka. The two teams are set to play three T20Is and as many ODIs across six venues in India, with the first match scheduled on January 3, 2023, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
There were quite a few changes made to the Indian squad, especially the T20I squad which comprises more young faces. Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar, who earned big bucks at the recently concluded IPL Auction 2023, have earned their respective T20I call-ups. Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan has been named in both squads, with Rishabh Pant sidelined for the series.<o:p></o:p>
While the senior players have been rested for the T20I series, they will return for the ODIs which follow later. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-head-coach-ashish-nehra-provides-clarity-on-kane-williamson-and-hardik-pandyas-batting-role-in-gujarat-titans-squad/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hardik Pandya</a> will be donning the captaincy hat for the T20Is, and regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be back for the ODIs. As the Men in Blue gear up for their first international series of 2023, let us look at-
<h3>Five major takeaways from India’s squads against Sri Lanka<o:p></o:p></h3>
<h3>1. &nbsp;Senior players focused on ODIs with the World Cup approaching<o:p></o:p></h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672136725461_Rohit-Sharma-and-Virat-Kohli.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
India’s senior players Rohit Sharma, <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/special-souvenir-from-one-of-the-greatest-cricketer-mehidy-hasan-miraz-as-virat-kohlis-gifts-him-jersey-after-mirpur-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, and KL Rahul have been rested for the T20Is, and will only be participating in the three ODIs. With the ODI World Cup 2023 approaching and India being the host of the marquee event, it gives an impression that the seniors are currently focused on preparing themselves for the 50-over games.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Of the 40 T20Is that India played this year, Rohit Sharma missed 11 of them, while Kohli missed 20. With Rohit Sharma missing out on the T20Is again, Hardik Pandya has been called up to lead the side, and the regular skipper will be back in the captaincy role for the ODIs.<o:p></o:p>
Mohammed Shami, another senior player in the Indian setup, will return to the Indian side for the ODI series. He suffered an injury before the Bangladesh tour and was sent for rehabilitation. The Indian side hasn’t won an ICC title since the 2013 Champions Trophy, and thus the Men in Blue will be giving their best hereon to prepare for the 2023 World Cup.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>2. &nbsp;Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar earn maiden T20I call-ups<o:p></o:p></h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672223832757_Shivam-Mavi-and-Mukesh-Kumar.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Two names that attracted everyone’s attention at the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/ipl-2023-auction-final-squad-of-all-teams-and-purse-remaining/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2023</a> auction- Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar- have been added to India’s T20I squad. With most of the senior members missing out on the 20-over series, the two uncapped players will be hoping to get a place in the playing XI.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
Of late, Team India have tested quite a few players and a total of five players made their T20I debuts in 2022. Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, and Umran Malik made their debuts this year, and the upcoming year will also see something similar as players from the domestic setup have made a strong case for themselves. <o:p></o:p>
Shivam Mavi, who represented the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2022, was signed by Gujarat Titans for INR 6 crore for the upcoming season. Mukesh Kumar too hit a jackpot at the auction and was signed by Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crore. The two uncapped players will be the ones to watch out for if they get a chance to play in the series.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>3. &nbsp;New vice-captains to test players' responsibilities&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672224048511_Hardik-Pandya-and-Suryakumar-Yadav.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Hardik Pandya will surely be elated as apart from leading the team in the T20I series, he will also be acting as Rohit Sharma’s deputy in the ODI series. As for the T20Is, the in-form <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/i-never-try-those-in-the-nets-suryakumar-yadav-reveals-the-story-of-mastering-the-art-of-360-degree-batting/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Suryakumar Yadav </a>has been named as the vice-captain.<o:p></o:p>
This is the first time Suryakumar Yadav has been given a leadership role in the international setup. The 33-year-old has proved to be one of the key players for India and has played match-winning knocks time and again. <o:p></o:p>
Hardik Pandya first led the team earlier this year against Ireland and was then recalled as skipper for the New Zealand T20Is. Under his captaincy, India hasn’t lost a T20I series, and thus his captaincy skills will be under the test again as he looks to extend his 100% winning record<o:p></o:p>
<h3>4. &nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan dropped from ODIs<o:p></o:p></h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1665379581443_Shikhar-Dhawan.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/indias-underrated-odi-hero-twitter-disappointed-with-shikhar-dhawan-being-dropped-from-team-for-sri-lanka-odis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikhar Dhawan</a> being ignored for the ODI squad came as a huge shock for fans. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, Dhawan had been leading the Indian side. When the senior Indian squad was rested ahead of Asia Cup, Dhawan led the team to a series victory against West Indies.<o:p></o:p>
Though his performances haven’t been up to the mark of late, he was backed by the side. The opening batter had been working on making the cut for the 2023 World Cup, but his exclusion from the Sri Lanka ODIs was an unexpected move.<o:p></o:p>
In 22 matches played this year, Dhawan managed to score 688 runs at an average of 34.40. He led India against West Indies, South Africa, and New Zealand this year of which India won the series against the Caribbean side and the Proteas. After a string of poor performances, Dhawan was eventually dropped from the ODI squad.<o:p></o:p>
<h3>5. KL Rahul stripped of leadership role<o:p></o:p></h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1672224161907_KL-Rahul.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Another big change that was seen in the Indian squad was KL Rahul being stripped as India's ODI vice-captain. The leadership role of the wicketkeeper-batter, who led India against Zimbabwe in ODIs and Bangladesh in Tests in the absence of Rohit Sharma this year, has been taken away for the Sri Lanka ODIs.<o:p></o:p>
The ODI squad now has a new vice-captain in the form of Hardik Pandya. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/kl-rahul-opens-up-on-plans-for-upcoming-tests-amid-dip-in-form-of-senior-batters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KL Rahul</a>, who is a part of the ODI squad, was not considered for the role as the all-rounder was handed the role, alongside the responsibility of leading the T20I squad. Rahul missed out on India games due to his injury during the Summer, but returned during the Zimbabwe series and led the team to a victory.<o:p></o:p>
But the 30-year-old has failed to put up a worthy performance, be it any format of the game. The management continues to back him even after a string of poor performances, but the wicketkeeper-batter has not been considered for any leadership role for the home series. <o:p></o:p>
<o:p>&nbsp;</o:p>

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2. Shivam Mavi and Mukesh Kumar earn maiden T20I call-ups