The Indian cricket team is now in Sri Lanka for India’s tour of Sri Lanka series. The series has 3 T20I matches and 3 ODI matches. These that will be played between the two teams. As the first match starts at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, here’s why Shivam Dube is not playing in India vs Sri Lanka first T20I.
In the match, Sri Lanka won the toss, opting to bowl first. Team India has just returned after winning the tour of Zimbabwe 4-1 with a young team. The men in blue have also recently won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. Find out why Shivam Dube is missing from today’s SL vs IND clash against Sri Lanka.
This match will mark Gautam Gambhir’s debut as team India’s head coach. Suryakumar Yadav is the new t20I captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. Shubman Gill is the vice captain.
Why Shivam Dube is not playing in today’s match
As the match started, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bowl first. During the toss Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav mentioned the playing XI for today. However, all rounder Shivam Dube was not included in the team.
Dube was also a constant player throughout the T20 World Cup 2024 season, with no notable scores. He was also a part of the Zimbabwe tour, and performed well in the matches.
Dube’s exclusion from the team is more of a strategic move from captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir. Earlier, Gambhir was speaking to Shivam during the net practice sessions, advising him on the game.
Riyan Parag replaces Shivam Dube
Shivam Dube is being replaced by the debutante Riyan Parag. Parag started his International career in the Zimbabwe tour, and looks promising. Seniors from the team and BCCI have also admitted his seriousness towards the game has increased. This makes him a player to look forward to.
India and Sri Lanka playing XI for the match:
Sri Lanka (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka(c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Dilshan Madushanka
India (Playing XI): Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Riyan Parag, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
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