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Now, with Rohit and Virat gone, India will have to find the perfect replacements for the team and coach Gambhir can use the series against the Lankan Lions as the perfect opportunity to shape his ideal playing 11. Rohit and Virat opened the innings for India during the 2024 T20Is World Cup, meaning the opening slot is now up for grabs. While there are several contenders, according to fans and experts, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill are current favourites for the open slots. 

The bowling department will also be in focus as India’s best spinner and pacer from the World Cup, i.e., Kuldeep Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, have both been given rest by BCCI for this series, and Ravindra Jadeja has also announced his retirement from T20Is. Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi can be the team’s first-choice spinners, while Md. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh and Khaleel Ahmed might be their three fast-bowling options. However, coach Gambhir can also try three spinners and two pacers as they have Hardik Pandya in the team as a fast-bowling allrounder.

India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20 Playing 11

India Playing 11probables: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shivam Dube/Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sunder, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh and Md. Siraj.

Sri Lanka Playing 11 Probables: Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dinesh Chandimal, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Binura Fernando