3 Players to be sitting on the bench in the T20I series against Sri Lanka confirmed

India vs Sri Lanka T20 series to start from 3 February in Mumbai.

Hardik Pandya’s led India side will start their first T20I series of 2023 against Sri Lanka on 3rd February. India team will be without their main T20I players who featured in World Cup 2022 in Australia. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and KL Rahul are not picked for the upcoming T20 series.

India’s Squad for 3 Match T20 Series against Sri Lanka

India squad for Sri Lanka T20Is: Hardik Pandya (Captain), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Deepak Hooda, Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik, Shivam Mavi, Mukesh Kumar.

For the three-match T20I series, India has chosen a 16-member squad. The team’s players have all demonstrated their skill on the cricket field, and they all have a chance to succeed when playing the Asia Cup champions. The management of the team might not be able to give opportunities to every player in the squad, and some cricketers might not get to play in even one game. As per sources, these players will most likely be benched through the series.

Here are 3 players in the Indian squad that will most likely be benched

Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar is most likely to be benched in the T20I series against Sri Lanka
Mukesh Kumar, star bowler for West Bengal

Mukesh Kumar, a West Bengal fast bowler has signed up for Delhi Capitals for the massive amount of Rs. 5.50 Crores. He was the most expensive buy for the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023 Auction. Mukesh Kumar is yet to make his debut for Indian Cricket Team. He should be with the squad for a good time to give him a good experience. He is most likely to be benched in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka.

Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi

Shivam Mavi is one of the premier domestic performers in recent times. He was the most expensive uncapped Indian player in IPL 2023 Auction. In List-A cricket, he has taken 59 wickets in 36 matches at an economy of 4.85. If there are injury concerns then only Shivam Mavi could be picked, otherwise, he is most likely to be benched.

Axar Patel

Axar Patel is unlikely to play against Sri Lanka

Axar Patel is a like-to-like replacement for injured star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. He can be a useful player for team India in certain situations but he was a big failure for India’s team at T20 World Cup in Australia. He is most probably will be giving drinks throughout the T20I series.

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