Shikhar Dhawan will take the helm in Virat Kohli’s absence within the upcoming limited-over collection in opposition to Sri Lanka, which is scheduled to happen in July. The match can be performed within the absence of senior gamers, who’re at the moment in England gearing up for the World Test Championship closing in opposition to New Zealand, adopted by a gruelling Test collection in opposition to the hosts and the .
The crew will play three ODIs, ranging from July 13. The second and the third ODI can be performed on July 16 and July 18. After the conclusion of the 50-over format, the motion will shift to the shortest format of the sport, ranging from July 21. The second and third T20Is will happen on July 23 and July 25 respectively.
Dhawan welcomed his elevation as a caption with a thanking notice on social media. “Humbled by the opportunity to lead my country. Thank you for all your wishes,” the left-handed batsman tweeted.
Humbled by the chance to guide my nation Thank you for all of your needs pic.twitter.com/SbywALBTwZ
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) June 11, 2021
Dhawan had final led the aspect again in 2013, whereas enjoying a List A sport for Delhi in opposition to England XI. The 35-year-old has earlier captained in seven List A video games.
Last time Shikhar Dhawan captained in a List A sport was on January 8, 2013 for Delhi v England XI. Dhawan has captained in solely 7 List A video games
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) June 11, 2021
Congratulations Gabbar @SDhawan25 for India captaincy for Lanka tour. Happy for @BhuviOfficial who can be his deputy. Well carried out Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nitish Rana, Okay Gowtham and Chetan Sakariya for making it to Indian crew for the primary time. Best needs to all of you.
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) June 10, 2021
Congratulations @SDhawan25 for brand spanking new position & all debutants want you a Good luck.#SLvIND pic.twitter.com/cTFos4KwPG
— Munaf Patel (@munafpa99881129) June 10, 2021
India’s squad: Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan (Wicket-keeper), Sanju Samson (Wicket-keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rahul Chahar, Okay Gowtham, Krunal Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Vice-captain), Deepak Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya
Net Bowlers: Ishan Porel, Sandeep Warrier, Arshdeep Singh, Sai Kishore, Simarjeet Singh
