India will begin a new era under Rohit Sharma when they host Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series, starting March 4 (Friday) at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
It’s a fresh start for India in Tests – not just with Rohit Sharma taking over the reins of captaincy but also with several fresh faces taking over the mantle from the experienced ones.
India have had to make the tough decision to drop stalwarts such as Ajinkya Rahane, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ishant Sharma and Wriddhiman Saha as they look at the youngsters to usher in a new era of Test cricket.
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The spotlight, however, will be on Virat Kohli who plays his 100th Test match. With the burden of captaincy off his shoulders completely, India will be looking at their talisman to not only rake up runs but also make up for the absence of Rahane and Pujara in the middle-order.
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, come into the series on the back of a six-game unbeaten run in Tests. But before them stands a team that they haven’t been able to conquer in away conditions.
India vs Sri Lanka 2022 – Match Details
India vs Sri Lanka – 1st Test
Date & Time – Match 4 (Friday), 9:00 AM IST
Venue – Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Pitch Report
The wicket in Mohali is expected to assist the fast bowlers. However, the batsman will be rewarded for their shots once they get a hang of the wicket. The spinners will also come into play in the final two days.
Probable Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill / Shreyas Iyer, Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Sri Lanka: Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Pathum Nissanka, Lahiru Thirimanne, Angelo Mathews, Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Dinesh Chandimal (wk), Suranga Lakmal, Dushmantha Chameera, Praveen Jayawickrama, Lasith Embuldeniya
Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli (c), Dimuth Karunaratne (vc), Hanuma Vihari, Pathum Nissanka, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dhananjaya de Silva, Suranga Lakmal, Mohammad Shami, Lasith Embuldeniya
Fantasy Team 2: Rishabh Pant (vc), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Lahiru Thirimanne, Mayank Agarwal, Dimuth Karunaratne, Angelo Mathews, Ravichandran Ashwin (c), Jasprit Bumrah, Lasith Embuldeniya, Praveen Jayawickrama
