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India vs Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and on off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

News Nation Bureau New Delhi 20 July 2017, 12:19:13 PM
India tour of Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and one off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

Indian national Cricket team on Wednesday left for Sri Lanka. The team will start its tour with a three-match Test series followed by 5-match ODI series and one off T20. KL Rahul has returned to the side after nursing a shoulder injury while Rohit Sharma also made it to the 15 member squad after a fine show of form in the recently concluded Champions Trophy. The players posted their pictures and they all looked rejuvenated to take on Lankans.

India tour of Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and one off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

After a long time, Rohit has made it to the test team courtesy his fine batting show in the recently concluded Champions Trophy. Rohit posted a picture of himself traveling with the teammates on his official twitter handle.

India tour of Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and one off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

Fortunate "Gabbar" also called in to replace injured Murali Vijay. He was India's leading run scorer in Champions Trophy 2017. Given his current form, Dhawan would be a key player for team India.

India tour of Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and one off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

Indian paceman Bhuvneshwar Kumar also posted a selfie with his senior mate Ishant Sharma. Bhuvneshwar for some time now has developed himself into a lethal bowler. While the experienced Ishant could also make Lankan bite chicken peas with their nose.

India tour of Sri Lanka 2017: Team India leaves for 3 Tests, 5 ODIs and one off T20 with fit-again KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma

The World no. 3 bowler in tests Ravichandran Ashwin posted a picture with Abhinav Mukund. Tamil Nadu opener Mukund is given a chance to showcase his talent. Ashwin, on the other hand, will compete with Rangna Herath, who replaced him at no. 2 in the Test bowlers ranking.

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