India vs Sri Lanka ODI series – Who are the top players that fans are rooting for?

India will play Sri Lanka in ODI cricket matches in Colombo. The India vs Sri Lanka ODI 2024 series is all set to kickstart on August 2 (Friday). Rohit Sharma will be leading India as a captain, and the matches are expected to be a treat for cricket fans as they get to see the charismatic duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in action on the field after their T20 series retirement announcement.

When and where to watch this ODI series?

The India vs Sri Lanka series ODI matches will begin tomorrow (August 2) and will continue till August 7 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The scheduled matches will be at the above-mentioned sports arena on August 2, 4 and 7. Fans will be able to watch them on Sony Sports Network starting at 2:30 p.m. Meanwhile, you can also live stream the cricket matches on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium.

The 15-member ODI squad that will be representing India consists of top cricketers. Here are some of the key players that fans are rooting for to perform we'll and win their hearts. Take a look below:

Virat Kohli

After wooing fans with a fabulous winning streak in the T20 World Cup and ODI matches, he is all set to add more centuries to his tally of 80.

Rohit Sharma

A great captain known for his monstrous knocks against Sri Lanka, he scored one of the fastest T20 centuries against the team. He also has the highest individual ODI score of 264 against Sri Lanka. Fans are hoping that Sharma replicates the success of the T20 series.

KL Rahul

He is another important player in the upcoming ODI. Rahul, who has been in decent form recently, is gearing up to solidify his position as a middle-order batsman for the Champions trophy next year.

Shreyas Iyer

The upcoming 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka is expected to be a turning point for Shreyas. Despite a great ODI World Cup, he couldn't perform well in the finals, which put him in a difficult spot. He is set to prove his mettle as a strong contender for the No. 4 batting position in the team after his contract was revoked by BCCI.

Rishabh Pant

Pant did not have a great T20 World Cup, and he even missed the ODI World Cup after sustaining an injury. The upcoming matches and his performance would mean he's the first wicketkeeper choice over KL Rahul.

Harshit Rana

Groomed by head coach Gautam Gambhir, this furious young player might prove to be a formidable bowler in his ODI debut.

Gautam Gambhir

These matches are special for Gautam Gambhir as he serves as a full-time head coach for the ODI series. It is fascinating to see how players behave under his leadership.  One of the key highlights for cricket fans is to see his chemistry with Virat Kohli, as it hasn't been great in the past. But can they bury the hatchet? Only time can tell!

Other players in the ODI squad include Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed. Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, and Khaleel Ahmed.

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