After Gautam Gambhir was appointed head coach, the selection of India’s squad for the Sri Lanka tour marked his first major influence on the team. This squad is seen as Gambhir’s team, reflecting his significant role in the selection process. Additionally, the squad is being prepared with an eye on the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.
Suryakumar Yadav captaincy in T20I
Suryakumar Yadav’s appointment as captain has been seen as an unusual decision by the selectors due to his limited experience in leading a team. He has only captained India in seven T20I matches. However, Gautam Gambhir named him for the role, showing his faith in Yadav since his time with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Pandya has been removed as T20I captain because Gambhir prefers a stable squad with regular players who are less prone to injuries.
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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in ODIs
Reports suggested that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would extend their rest after their last T20I World Cup victory, but their names appeared in the ODI squad. The new Indian coach has never favored long breaks and likely requested the seniors to join the squad and begin preparations for the next major event, like the Champions Trophy.
Harshit Rana ODI call-up
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Harshit Rana, who has received his maiden call-up for ODIs, credited Gautam Gambhir for his IPL performance. He disclosed that the KKR mentor changed his mindset in the dressing room, demonstrating how much Harshit respects Gautam. The former Indian batter likely has good plans for his future.
