The Indian Cricket Team will take on Sri Lanka in the 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on 10 January 2023. Mohammed Shami makes a return to the squad after missing the series against Bangladesh due to an injury.

India’s spearhead will look to prove his worth in the 3-match ODI series against Lanka. He was seen sharpening his batting skills during practice sessions. Men in Blue will face Asian Champions in the first ODI on 10^th January at Guwahati.

Shami was included in the ODI and T20I series against Bangladesh last year. He was ruled out of the entire tour due to a shoulder injury. Umran Malik replaced Mohammed Shami in the ODI series while Jaydev Unadkat replaced him in the Test series.

 

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Premier pace bowlers included in the ODI series

The Indian team would be looking to start their World Cup preparation on a winning note. They will take on Sri Lanka in 3 match ODI series. Jasprit Bumrah has been added after recovering from an injury while Mohammed Shami has been named. Both premier pacers would look to prove their worth after sustaining injuries.

Bumrah and Shami’s form and fitness would be important ahead of the 50-over World Cup to be played in India during October-November. India will take on the Lankan team in 3 ODI matches. The first ODI will be played on 10^th January at Guwahati, 2^nd one at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 12^th January, and the third one at Thiruvananthapuram on 15^th January.

Mohammed Shami last featured in a One-day format for Team India on 17^th July 2022 at Old Trafford, Manchester. Both Indian pacers would be looking to gain rhythm ahead of the busy home season. They will take on New Zealand in 3 ODI and 3 T20I matches before taking on Australia in 4 Border Gavaskar Trophy matches starting on Feb 9, followed by 3 ODI matches against Australia.

The Indian Team would be hoping that both pace bowlers gain confidence before the major tournament in India.

Team India for the ODI series against Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Hardik Pandya (VC), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh

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