Delhi: After the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, the Indian team that won the series against Zimbabwe is now preparing for the Sri Lanka tour. The team in blue jersey will play three-match T20 and ODI series against the hosts. The T20 series will start from July 27, while the ODI series will start immediately after that. In such a situation, there is news that T20 World Cup winner and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya will not be available for the upcoming ODI series.

On this matter, a confidential source of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said, “Hardik is not available for the upcoming ODI series against Sri Lanka. He is taking leave for personal reasons. Apart from this, there is no lack of fitness. However, he clarified that he will be available for the last T20 series and will lead the Indian team. Pandya is the vice-captain of the T20 team. Now he will take over the responsibility of captaining Team India in the T20 series against Sri Lanka.” The official once again confirmed that Hardik is absolutely fit.

Now, who will captain the Indian team in the ODI series has become a suspense. It is known that along with Rohit Sharma, senior players like Virat Kohli and Jaspreet Bumrah have also taken a break from cricket. Meanwhile, KL Rahul's name is at the forefront for captaincy. He had earlier captained the Indian team in the ODI series against South Africa. If the news is to be believed, the Indian board can hand over the responsibility of captaincy to KL Rahul this time too.

Hardik gave India the title win

For your information, let us tell you that Hardik Pandya played an important role in the Indian team's title victory in the recently played ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and America. He defended 16 runs in the last over against South Africa in the final match and gave a historic victory to the team in blue jersey.