Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs India Squad

India's Tour of Sri Lanka 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the squad for the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka in January 2023. The team will be led by prolific and experienced batter Rohit Sharma, and will include a blend of seasoned veterans and exciting newcomers.

Squad Announced

The squad comprises 17 players, including 4 wicket-keepers and 6 all-rounders, providing the team with a versatile and flexible playing roster.

The batting lineup is bolstered by the likes of Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul, all of whom are renowned for their class and consistency at the international level.

The bowling attack boasts a mix of pace and spin options, with experienced campaigners like Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin leading the charge. Promising young talents such as Arshdeep Singh and Umran Malik will also be hoping to make their mark on the tour.

Series Schedule

India will play three One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is) during their tour of Sri Lanka.

The ODI series will commence on January 10th, 2023, with the matches scheduled to be played in Guwahati, Indore, and Thiruvananthapuram.

The T20I series will follow, with matches to be held in Mumbai, Pune, and Rajkot, starting from January 18th, 2023.

Head-to-Head Record

India holds a dominant head-to-head record against Sri Lanka in both ODIs and T20Is.

In ODIs, India has won 92 matches out of the 163 played between the two sides.

In T20Is, India has won 17 matches out of the 27 played between the two sides.

Expectations and Predictions

India will be overwhelming favorites to win both the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, given their superior experience and quality.

However, Sri Lanka will be eager to put up a strong fight and cause an upset, especially in front of their home crowd.

The series is expected to be closely contested and provide plenty of entertainment for cricket fans.