Team India leaves for Sri Lanka for Nidahas T20 Trophy

By PTI

Updated: Monday, March 5, 2018, 8:50 [IST]

Rohit Sharma will lead India at the Nidahas T20 Trophy

Mumbai, March 4: Rohit Sharma-led India on Sunday (March 4) departed for the Nidahas T20 Trophy to be played in Sri Lanka from Tuesday.

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Indian Squad Leaves For Nidahas Trophy 2018

Key players, including captain Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, have been rested for the tri-series involving India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

The tournament begins on March 6 when India will take on the hosts at the R Premdasa Stadium in Colombo.

The final will be played at the same venue on March 18. All three teams will each other twice and the top teams make the final. All matches will be played in Colombo.

Another series involving Sri Lanka

A second-string Indian side left for Sri Lanka on Sunday.

No captain Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli has been rested for the Nidahas T20 Trophy involving Sri Lanka and Bangladesh as well.

Promotion for Karthik

Wicket-keeper for this series, Dinesh Karthik, was named the Kolkata Knight Riders captain.

Spin factor

Yuzvendra Chahal will be the key spinner for India

Another opportunity

Manish Pandey will look to impress selectors in this tour

India Squad:

Rohit Sharma (captain), Shikhar Dhawan (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Suresh Raina, Manish Pandey, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Vijay Shankar, Shardul Thakur, Jaydev Unadkat, Mohammad Siraj, Rishabh Pant (wk).

Story first published: Monday, March 5, 2018, 8:50 [IST]