indian cricket team will play next series against England for World Test Championship. After the latest announcement of the squad, Sri Lanka’s cricket association has formally contacted BCCI for a series around the same time i.e. July month. India vs Sri Lanka was played in January of 2020 post-pandemic.
Rahul Dravid likely to coach India in Sri Lanka Series
In recent days, Rahul Dravid is rumored to be appointed as coach for India’s team touring Sri Lanka. Various sources have reported same the news. Rahul Dravid is currently looking over India A and India’s under-19 cricket teams.
BCCI has not made any formal announcement of the appointment. Ravi Shastri, bowling coach Bharat Arun and batting coach Vikram Rathour who will be India’s team going to England.
Dravid has been crucial in the latest talents that have come up from India A and Under-19 and played for India or IPL. Rahul Dravid is also Director of Cricket Operations at National Cricket Academy, Bengaluru.
To keep the safety of the teams’ bubbles intact, the matches are likely to be played without crowds. The Sooriyawewa ground near Hambantota and the stadium in Dambulla are the frontrunners to host the matches.
Schedule: Changes in India vs Sri Lanka 2021
1. According to a report, team India will now play 5 T20Is in Sri Lanka instead of 3 as originally planned.
2. The ODI leg of the Sri Lanka tour, however, is unlikely to change, and feature 3 matches.
India-Sri Lanka series will take place simultaneously with the India-England test series
India will be sending two teams for two different tours. India has announced its squad for the Test Championship series against England.
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