India vs Sri Lanka 2023: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to be PHASED OUT of T20 cricket, here’s WHY

The shift stage in Indian cricket kick-started on Tuesday (December 27) with leading all-rounder Hardik Pandya being called captain of the T20 side for the upcoming series versus Sri Lanka beginning January 3. The 27-year-old Baroda guy has actually likewise been called as the vice-captain of the ODI team, suggesting existing routine’s strategies to see him as long-lasting white ball leader as soon as 35-year-old Rohit Sharma chooses to call time on his renowned global profession. While Rohit, recovering from a finger injury was called captain of the ODI series which is to follow the T20Is, it is easy to understand that the quickest format will now include fresh faces and mainly IPL entertainers. Even Virat Kohli and KL Rahul are likewise not part of the T20I format and there is an indicator that the duo together with Rohit may not be selected once again keeping the 2024 T20 World Cup in mind. #TeamIndia team for three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka. #INDvSL @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/iXNqsMkL0Q– BCCI (@BCCI) December 27, 2022 The troika will most likely be asked to focus on 50-over format with a World Cup set to be played in India next year. “Yes, there will be no main statement that Rohit has actually been eliminated from T20I captaincy however he together with Kohli and Rahul will be phased out from the format. Undoubtedly, Rohit’s dislocated thumb injury hasn’t entirely recovered although he has actually begun training. Phasing out has actually undoubtedly begun,” a senior BCCI source privy to advancement
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