India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, starting with the T20Is on Tuesday, January 3. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rohit-sharma-showed-what-it-means-for-him-to-play-for-the-country-and-lead-from-front-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> will not feature in the shortest format and in his absence, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Suryakumar Yadav acting as his deputy.

India have selected a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series. Each player in the team has shown their prowess on the cricket field and has the potential to thrive against the Asia Cup champions. However, it is not certain that the team management will be able to give opportunities to each player present in the team and a few of the cricketers might not get even a single game.

Here are three Players who might be benched throughout the T20I series against Sri Lanka

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/shivam-mavi-praises-calm-and-bold-captain-hardik-pandya-after-getting-a-maiden-call-up-for-sri-lanka-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> has been a bankable name in the Indian domestic circuit. In List-A cricket, he has bagged 59 wickets in 36 matches at an economy of 4.85. The Noida-born has done a decent job in the Indian Premier League, taking 30 wickets in 32 games at an economy of 8.71.

Mavi has been in a rich vein of form of late. In the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022, he wreaked havoc with the ball and took 14 wickets in seven games at an economy of 4.15. Courtesy of his stellar showings, the ace pacer has received a maiden international call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.

However, the Uttar Pradesh pacer’s chances of making it to the playing XI are quite grim as India also have the services of Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, and Umran Malik. Given these players have proven their mettle in the international arena, they will certainly be higher in the pecking order.&nbsp;

If there are injury concerns, the team management could ponder over adding Mukesh Kumar to the XI. The Bengal pacer was part of India’s squad that faced South Africa for a three-match ODI series prior to the T20 World Cup 2022 but could not get a chance. Thus, Mukesh might get a nod over Mavi in the forthcoming T20I series.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/winning-the-game-is-important-ruturaj-gaikwad-not-distressed-about-getting-out-on-99/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The ace batter has featured in 72 List-A matches and amassed 4034 runs at a strike rate of 101.05. He has been sensational in the Indian Premier League too and scored 1207 runs in 36 games at a strike rate of 130.35.

However, the 25-year-old has not had the same success in the international arena. He has made nine appearances for India in the shortest format and could manage only 135 runs at a strike rate of 123.85. However, the Pune-born took the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022 by storm and plundered 660 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 113.59. Based on his eye-popping displays, Gaikwad has made a comeback to the Indian set-up and will feature in the T20I assignment against Dasun Shanka &amp; co.

However, Ishan Kishan has been India’s go-to man for the opening slot. And as Shubman Gill has done a great job for the Men in Blue and hammered 687 runs in 15 ODIs, the think tank might look at him to partner Kishan at the top. Thus, Gaikwad might not get an opportunity in the T20I entire series.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/more-good-things-to-come-rahul-tripathi-on-maiden-india-call-up-for-ireland-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tripathi</a> set the 15th edition IPL on fire with his astonishing performances. The 31-year-old played 14 matches and hammered 413 runs at a stunning strike rate of 158.24. Tripathi was exceptional with the bat in the 14th edition as well and scored 397 runs in 17 matches at a strike of 140.28.

Due to his magnificent showings, he got an international call-up for the T20I series against Ireland. However, the Maharashtra batter failed to break into the playing XI. He was also part of the ODI series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh but there too, he did not get a chance to play.

The Indian management has included him for the forthcoming T20I series against the Lankan Lions but he might again have to warm the bench as India’s top order consists of Ishan, Shubman, and Suryakumar.

India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, starting with the T20Is on Tuesday, January 3. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rohit-sharma-showed-what-it-means-for-him-to-play-for-the-country-and-lead-from-front-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> will not feature in the shortest format and in his absence, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Suryakumar Yadav acting as his deputy.
India have selected a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series. Each player in the team has shown their prowess on the cricket field and has the potential to thrive against the Asia Cup champions. However, it is not certain that the team management will be able to give opportunities to each player present in the team and a few of the cricketers might not get even a single game.
<h3>Here are three Players who might be benched throughout the T20I series against Sri Lanka</h3>
<h3>3. Shivam Mavi</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Shivam-Mavi.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/shivam-mavi-praises-calm-and-bold-captain-hardik-pandya-after-getting-a-maiden-call-up-for-sri-lanka-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> has been a bankable name in the Indian domestic circuit. In List-A cricket, he has bagged 59 wickets in 36 matches at an economy of 4.85. The Noida-born has done a decent job in the Indian Premier League, taking 30 wickets in 32 games at an economy of 8.71.
Mavi has been in a rich vein of form of late. In the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022, he wreaked havoc with the ball and took 14 wickets in seven games at an economy of 4.15. Courtesy of his stellar showings, the ace pacer has received a maiden international call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.
However, the Uttar Pradesh pacer’s chances of making it to the playing XI are quite grim as India also have the services of Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, and Umran Malik. Given these players have proven their mettle in the international arena, they will certainly be higher in the pecking order.&nbsp;
If there are injury concerns, the team management could ponder over adding Mukesh Kumar to the XI. The Bengal pacer was part of India’s squad that faced South Africa for a three-match ODI series prior to the T20 World Cup 2022 but could not get a chance. Thus, Mukesh might get a nod over Mavi in the forthcoming T20I series.

<h3>2. Ruturaj Gaikwad</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments1663064990874_Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/winning-the-game-is-important-ruturaj-gaikwad-not-distressed-about-getting-out-on-99/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The ace batter has featured in 72 List-A matches and amassed 4034 runs at a strike rate of 101.05. He has been sensational in the Indian Premier League too and scored 1207 runs in 36 games at a strike rate of 130.35.
However, the 25-year-old has not had the same success in the international arena. He has made nine appearances for India in the shortest format and could manage only 135 runs at a strike rate of 123.85. However, the Pune-born took the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022 by storm and plundered 660 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 113.59. Based on his eye-popping displays, Gaikwad has made a comeback to the Indian set-up and will feature in the T20I assignment against Dasun Shanka &amp; co.
However, Ishan Kishan has been India’s go-to man for the opening slot. And as Shubman Gill has done a great job for the Men in Blue and hammered 687 runs in 15 ODIs, the think tank might look at him to partner Kishan at the top. Thus, Gaikwad might not get an opportunity in the T20I entire series.

<h3>1. Rahul Tripathi</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1669978798850_Rahul-Tripathi.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/more-good-things-to-come-rahul-tripathi-on-maiden-india-call-up-for-ireland-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tripathi</a> set the 15th edition IPL on fire with his astonishing performances. The 31-year-old played 14 matches and hammered 413 runs at a stunning strike rate of 158.24. Tripathi was exceptional with the bat in the 14th edition as well and scored 397 runs in 17 matches at a strike of 140.28.
Due to his magnificent showings, he got an international call-up for the T20I series against Ireland. However, the Maharashtra batter failed to break into the playing XI. He was also part of the ODI series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh but there too, he did not get a chance to play.
The Indian management has included him for the forthcoming T20I series against the Lankan Lions but he might again have to warm the bench as India’s top order consists of Ishan, Shubman, and Suryakumar.

India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, starting with the T20Is on Tuesday, January 3. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/rohit-sharma-showed-what-it-means-for-him-to-play-for-the-country-and-lead-from-front-dinesh-karthik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a> will not feature in the shortest format and in his absence, Hardik Pandya will lead the side with Suryakumar Yadav acting as his deputy.
India have selected a 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series. Each player in the team has shown their prowess on the cricket field and has the potential to thrive against the Asia Cup champions. However, it is not certain that the team management will be able to give opportunities to each player present in the team and a few of the cricketers might not get even a single game.
<h3>Here are three Players who might be benched throughout the T20I series against Sri Lanka</h3>
<h3>3. Shivam Mavi</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Shivam-Mavi.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/shivam-mavi-praises-calm-and-bold-captain-hardik-pandya-after-getting-a-maiden-call-up-for-sri-lanka-t20is/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shivam Mavi</a> has been a bankable name in the Indian domestic circuit. In List-A cricket, he has bagged 59 wickets in 36 matches at an economy of 4.85. The Noida-born has done a decent job in the Indian Premier League, taking 30 wickets in 32 games at an economy of 8.71.
Mavi has been in a rich vein of form of late. In the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022, he wreaked havoc with the ball and took 14 wickets in seven games at an economy of 4.15. Courtesy of his stellar showings, the ace pacer has received a maiden international call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka.
However, the Uttar Pradesh pacer’s chances of making it to the playing XI are quite grim as India also have the services of Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, and Umran Malik. Given these players have proven their mettle in the international arena, they will certainly be higher in the pecking order.&nbsp;
If there are injury concerns, the team management could ponder over adding Mukesh Kumar to the XI. The Bengal pacer was part of India’s squad that faced South Africa for a three-match ODI series prior to the T20 World Cup 2022 but could not get a chance. Thus, Mukesh might get a nod over Mavi in the forthcoming T20I series.

<h3>2. Ruturaj Gaikwad</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments1663064990874_Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/winning-the-game-is-important-ruturaj-gaikwad-not-distressed-about-getting-out-on-99/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The ace batter has featured in 72 List-A matches and amassed 4034 runs at a strike rate of 101.05. He has been sensational in the Indian Premier League too and scored 1207 runs in 36 games at a strike rate of 130.35.
However, the 25-year-old has not had the same success in the international arena. He has made nine appearances for India in the shortest format and could manage only 135 runs at a strike rate of 123.85. However, the Pune-born took the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022 by storm and plundered 660 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 113.59. Based on his eye-popping displays, Gaikwad has made a comeback to the Indian set-up and will feature in the T20I assignment against Dasun Shanka &amp; co.
However, Ishan Kishan has been India’s go-to man for the opening slot. And as Shubman Gill has done a great job for the Men in Blue and hammered 687 runs in 15 ODIs, the think tank might look at him to partner Kishan at the top. Thus, Gaikwad might not get an opportunity in the T20I entire series.

<h3>1. Rahul Tripathi</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1669978798850_Rahul-Tripathi.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/more-good-things-to-come-rahul-tripathi-on-maiden-india-call-up-for-ireland-series/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Tripathi</a> set the 15th edition IPL on fire with his astonishing performances. The 31-year-old played 14 matches and hammered 413 runs at a stunning strike rate of 158.24. Tripathi was exceptional with the bat in the 14th edition as well and scored 397 runs in 17 matches at a strike of 140.28.
Due to his magnificent showings, he got an international call-up for the T20I series against Ireland. However, the Maharashtra batter failed to break into the playing XI. He was also part of the ODI series against Zimbabwe and Bangladesh but there too, he did not get a chance to play.
The Indian management has included him for the forthcoming T20I series against the Lankan Lions but he might again have to warm the bench as India’s top order consists of Ishan, Shubman, and Suryakumar.

India are ready to lock horns with Sri Lanka for a white-ball series, starting with the T20Is on Tuesday, January 3. Rohit Sharma will not feature in the shortest format and in his absence, Hardik Pan

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