Thiruvananthapuram: A collection clear sweep in sight, Indian workforce is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up however skipper Rohit Sharma may very well be tempted to look at a few of his bowling choices in the course of the remaining ODI in opposition to Sri Lanka on Sunday.
Having already sealed the collection with contrasting wins — a snug one whereas defending in Guwahati and a hard-fought one whereas chasing in Kolkata — Rohit’s males wouldn’t thoughts a bit extra medical effort in opposition to the island nation in final match of the tour.
What: IND vs SL, third ODI
When: Jan 15, Sunday, 1.30 PM IST.
Where: Greenfields Stadium
A 3-0 collection win earlier than taking over a better-quality opposition in New Zealand in lower than 72 hours time will hold the workforce in good stead.
India News
Workload administration has been the excitement phrase in Indian cricket over the previous couple of years and whereas it has benefits, there was distinct pitfalls with gamers not discovering rhythm after being given periodic rests.
That might exactly be the rationale why the Indian skipper may simply not play Ishan Kishan at the highest or Suryakumar Yadav within the center order within the remaining sport.
All the highest 5 batters, together with all-rounder Hardik Pandya won’t thoughts some extra batting time in opposition to a good Sri Lankan assault at the Greenfields Stadium which is thought to help bowlers.
Hence the attainable modifications might occur in bowling line-up.
With India enjoying six 50-over video games in an area of 14 days — three in opposition to Sri Lanka and as many in opposition to New Zealand, Mohammed Shami’s workload might be of main concern for the Indian workforce administration.
In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Shami is predicted to shoulder the accountability of main the Indian assault in the course of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Tests, so his workload would wish the utmost monitoring.
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He is predicted to bowl near 125 to 130 overs throughout the 4 Tests, health allowing.
Arshdeep Singh, the left-arm seamer, may very well be tried out for variations as he additionally wants some sport time after getting the tough finish of the stick in opposition to the Lankans in one of many T20 video games.
If the wicket is conducive, Arshdeep may very well be greater than a handful for the Lankan batters together with his potential to get ball again into the fitting handers or straighten it on center stump channel.
Kuldeep Yadav had as soon as once more acquired a Player of the match award and whereas he changed an injured Yuzvendra Chahal (shoulder niggle), it could be fascinating to see what Rohit and head coach Rahul Dravid would do if the right-arm wrist spinner will get match.
Kuldeep has endured the misfortune of being overlooked after successful the ‘Player of the Match’ award in Chattogram Test and in case Chahal is match, he’s nonetheless thought-about as the primary selection wrist spinner.
Axar Patel, who has been workforce’s ‘go to’ man throughout codecs, might be taking a break for a private dedication in the course of the New Zealand collection.
If the workforce needs to take a look at Washington Sundar earlier than the collection in opposition to Black Caps, the third ODI is a perfect platform.
In the batting division, Shubman Gill, who seemed probably the most snug on a tough Eden Gardens pitch earlier than throwing it away, wouldn’t wish to let his guard down, realizing that Ishan Kishan is presenting himself as a powerful contender for the opener’s position.
Sri Lanka News
As far because the Sri Lankan workforce is worried, the most important takeaway from 50-over collection could be unearthing a high quality expertise in opener Nuwanidu Fernando, who hit a fifty on debut.
Teams: (From)
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik and Arshdeep Singh.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis (vc), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan and Lahiru Kumara.
Match begins: 1.30 pm IST.
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