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Team India will begin its first assignment of 2023 against Sri Lanka on January 03 (Tuesday). The Men in Blue is scheduled to cross swords against the reigning Asian champions at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the absence of Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya will lead India against the Island nation while the all-rounder is expected to continue holding the leadership position in the shortest format of the game. Apart from Rohit, maverick batter Virat Kohli and stylish opener KL Rahul are also not part of the T20I series.
The followers of Indian cricket got more than a glimpse of Hardik's vision for the team when led the team to victory in the rain-hit T20 series in New Zealand.
In an ODI World Cup year, the shortest format is not a priority for the Indian team but the series will allow Hardik to start planning for the future, specifically the 2024 T20 World Cup. India's famed top three - Rohit, Kohli and Rahul - are not part of the squad and irrespective of their T20 future, the team must prepare for life without them.
The problem with the current Indian T20 team in the recent past has been a distinct lack of intent and ability to play fearless cricket.
The idea of self-preservation at the cost of impactful performance was hurting the team for a long time and perhaps the poor show in the T20 World Cup became the last straw.
When will the 1st T20I between India and England start?
The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will take place on January 03 (Tuesday), 2023.
Where will the 1st T20I between India and England take place?
The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Where to watch the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka?
The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be telecasted Live on Star Sports.
Where to watch the 1st T20I between India and Sri Lanka online?
The 1st T20I between India vs Sri Lanka will be streamed on Hotstar.
India squad: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Mavi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar
Sri Lanka squad: Dasun Shanaka (Captain), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara
