India vs Sri Lanka ODI Series: Five Indian players to look out for

After almost a one week halt due to COVID-19 cases, the much-awaited India-Sri Lanka series is set to begin on Sunday (July 18, 2021). 

 

The first ODI of the three-match series will witness a bunch of fresh Indian faces who along with seniors members will be desperately waiting to perform well and be probable candidates for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

 

Here are five Indian players to look out for.

Shikhar Dhawan, who is captaining the Indian side for the first time, will look to perform well and possibly secure a berth in the T20 World Cup squad.

 

The 35-year old is competing with the likes of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to get a ticket to the UAE.

 

Hardik Pandya will also look to cement his all-rounder spot and will try to put special focus on his bowling.

 

Prithvi Shaw will be aiming for a strong comeback and confirm his place in the national side. The youngster who was struggling to get into form was Vijay Hazare Trophy's top scorer.  

He is likely to open alongside Dhawan.

 

Kuldeep Yadav, who is also making a comeback to the national team, has been struggling for form and will look to make the most of this opportunity. 

 

Yuzvendra Chahal had also been going through a rough patch and will look out for securing his place in the main side. 

 

Chahal and Kuldeep are both on borrowed time at the moment and will aim to get the most of the struggling Sri Lankan side.