IND vs SL, T20I and ODI squad announcement: Major talking points

Suryakumar Yadav has been named Indias T20 captain the countrys cricket board announced Thursday after Rohit Sharma quit the shortest format following last months World Cup triumph The 33yearold Suryakumar will lead a 15member T20 squad to tour Sri Lanka for three internationals starting on July 27 in Pallekele Shubman Gill recently led a secondstring Indian side to a 41 T20 series victory in Zimbabwe and has been named vicecaptain in T20 and ODI matchesThe appointment of Gautam Gambhirs as Team India head coach has brought significant transformations as seen by his influential presence in the selection process on Thursday Vicecaptain Hardik Pandyas removal of leadership roles signals Gambhirs assertive imprint on team captaincy Meanwhile Jasprit Bumrah is slated for a prolonged break contrasting with the return of Shreyas Iyer to the ODI fold despite his absence from the BCCI central contract listBelow are a few insights from Indias squad for the upcoming Sri Lanka tourThe omission of Hardik Pandya from any leadership role raises eyebrows reflecting a strategic shift under Gambhirs tenure Shubman Gill who captained India in the Zimbabwe tour assumes the vicecaptaincy across both T20Is and ODIs Speculations abound regarding the rationale behind Pandyas demotion attributing it to his mixed performance at Mumbai Indians or concerns over his susceptibility to injuries Gambhirs emphasis on grooming Gill as Indias future captain suggests a forwardthinking approach aimed at longterm team developmentGambhirs foresight for the 2027 World Cup is evident in his endorsement of Gill as a prospective leader across all formats Gills promotion to vicecaptaincy ahead of Pandya underlines Gambhirs confidence in the young batsmans leadership potential With senior players like Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav aging Gambhir aims to cultivate Gill as Indias linchpin for future leadership rolesAlso ReadReady to be SKY highDespite Kuldeep Yadavs stellar performance in Indias 2024 T20 World Cup triumph where he claimed 10 wickets in five games his absence from the T20I squad indicates a strategic move to manage his workload prioritizing his role in the ODI setup Gambhirs affinity for Ravi Bishnoi nurtured during their time at Lucknow Super Giants positions him as Indias preferred spinner in T20Is Similarly Ruturaj Gaikwads exclusion despite a commendable T20I series versus Zimbabwe underscores Gambhirs preference for alternatives like Riyan ParagThe inclusion of KKR stalwarts Shreyas Iyer Harshit Rana in ODIs and Rinku Singh in T20Is underscores Gambhirs allegiance to players familiar with his coaching ethos Shreyas Iyers elevation following KKRs IPL triumph in 2024 highlights Gambhirs faith in his leadership and batting prowess Harshit Ranas selection based on his standout performances hints at his potential contribution as a lowerorder batsman in ODIsGambhirs debut squad reflects a blend of strategic foresight and faith in emerging talents setting a precedent for his coaching tenure The deliberate exclusion and inclusion of players align with Gambhirs vision to rejuvenate Indian cricket with a balanced mix of experience and youthful vigourIND vs SL T20I and ODI squad announcement Full squadsT20I squad Suryakumar Yadav C Shubman Gill VC Yashasvi Jaiswal Rinku Singh Riyan Parag Rishabh Pant WK Sanju Samson WK Hardik Pandya Shivam Dube Axar Patel Washington Sundar Ravi Bishnoi Arshdeep Singh Khaleel Ahmed Mohd SirajODI squad Rohit Sharma C Shubman Gill VC Virat Kohli KL Rahul WK Rishabh Pant WK Shreyas Iyer Shivam Dube Kuldeep Yadav Mohd Siraj Washington Sundar Arshdeep Singh Riyan Parag Axar Patel Khaleel Ahmed Harshit Rana