The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced squad for the first three ODIs against Sri Lanka, with Virat Kohli to lead the 15-member team. Regular skipper MS Dhoni, who is continuously featuring in the squad, is rested for the initial one-dayers.
There are no major exclusions as only Mohit Sharma and Rohit Sharma are left out because of injury niggles. Speedster Ishant Sharma has managed to keep his place in the side, while pacer Varun Aaron is making a comeback in the squad.
Bengal and Kings XI Punjab wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha will take up the wicketkeeping job in the absence of Dhoni. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a comeback, while left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav has failed to make the cut.
The Sri Lanka tour will commence from November 1 but the BCCI is yet to announce the full schedule. However, the Indian board has announced the five venues for the ODIs in a statement.
Five one-day internationals will be held in Cuttack, Hyderabad, Ranchi, Kolkata and Ahmedabad and the BCCI will announce the detailed itinerary shortly.
Team India for first three ODIs: Virat Kohli (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Wriddhiman Saha, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Murali Vijay, Varun Aaron and Akshar Patel
