The second match of the three-match T20 series between India and Sri Lanka is being played at the Pallekele International Stadium in Pallekele. In this match, Indian team captain Suryakumar Yadav has given a bad news to the fans during the toss. Team vice-captain Shubman Gill is not a part of this match. Let us tell you, he played the first match of the series and also performed well. But in this match, Shubman Gill had to be dropped from the playing 11 despite not wanting it.

Shubman Gill had to be dropped from the playing 11

Suryakumar Yadav won the toss in this match and decided to bowl first. During this, he told that Shubman Gill is not a part of this match. He also told the reason behind this. Suryakumar Yadav gave an update on Gill and said that he is suffering from neck stiffness. According to Suryakumar, he woke up today with stiffness in the neck, so the risk of playing him in the match was not taken. Gill played an innings of 34 runs in 16 balls in the first match of the series. During this, he hit 6 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 212.50.

This player entered the playing 11

Wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson has entered the playing 11 in place of Shubman Gill. Recently, Sanju Samson was also a part of the T20 team on the Zimbabwe tour, where he played a brilliant innings in the last match of the series. Sanju Samson has played 28 T20 matches for Team India so far. During this, he has scored 444 runs. Today he is going to have a big opportunity.

Toss & Playing XI #TeamIndia win the toss and elect to bowl first

Update: Shubman Gill was not available for selection in the 2nd T20I due to a neck spasm.

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Playing 11 of both teams

India's playing XI: Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka's playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charit Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Mathisha Pathirana, Asitha Fernando, Ramesh Mendis.