India Squad for Sri Lanka Tour 2024: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the Indian teams for the Sri Lanka tour. Some important changes have been seen in this announcement, which indicates the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket.

The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma, who was the captain of the recently won T20 World Cup team, will return to the ODI series. At the same time, Virat Kohli will also be seen playing in the 50-over format. Both these players are experienced pillars of Indian cricket and their return will strengthen the team.

Surya takes command in T20, Gill becomes vice-captain

On the basis of his excellent performance, Suryakumar Yadav has been made the new captain of the T20 team. This command has been handed over to him after Hardik Pandya got injured. Surya has made his mark in T20 cricket in the recent past and has impressed everyone with his aggressive batting and strategic skills.

Young batsman Shubman Gill has been made the vice-captain of both the T20 and ODI teams. Gill has impressed everyone with his talent and is considered a future star. The role of vice-captain will give him a chance to develop leadership skills and contribute to the team.

These new players got a chance

Young players like Riyan Parag, Shivam Dubey and Rinku Singh have been included in the team. These young players will be eager to showcase their talent and gain experience at the international level.

Return of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have returned to the ODI team. Both are wicketkeeper-batsmen and will strengthen the team.

Harshit Rana's debut

Harshit Rana has been included in the ODI team for the first time. Rana has performed brilliantly in domestic cricket and he was waiting for this opportunity.

Importance of change in team selection

• Indian Cricket Board trusts Suryakumar Yadav: Making Surya the captain of the T20 team shows that the board trusts his talent and leadership abilities.
• Shubman Gill is being seen as the youth leader: Making Gill the vice-captain shows that he is considered a future leader.
• Uncertainty over Hardik Pandya's return: Pandya has been ruled out of the team due to injury, there is no certainty about his return yet.
• Importance of experienced players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli: The return of these two players to the team will provide experience and stability to the team.
• Opportunity for young players to perform at international level: The inclusion of new players will give them a chance to showcase their talent and gain experience at the international level.

Indian team for Sri Lanka tour:

India's T20 squad: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khalil Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj.

India's ODI squad: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khalil Ahmed, Harshit Rana.

This Sri Lanka tour will be important for India, as the team will start a new era with new captaincy and young players.