The 3-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka has started. The first match of the series between the two teams is being played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. In this match, the Indian team is bowling first after losing the toss. This match is very special for many players. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are back in action once again. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have also returned to the team. At the same time, one player is playing an ODI match for Team India after almost 5 years.

This player returned to the ODI team after 5 years

Rohit Sharma has taken many big decisions while selecting the playing 11 for this match.

Wicketkeeper batsman Rishabh Pant is not a part of this match. At the same time, all-rounder Shivam Dubey has managed to make his place in this match. Let us tell you, Shivam Dubey is playing ODI matches for Team India after almost 5 years. Earlier, he played his only ODI match for Team India in December 2019. He scored only 9 runs in that match. After this, he never got a chance in the ODI team again.

Made a place in the ODI team after T20

Shivam Dubey has performed very well in the T20 format for Team India in recent times.

He was also a part of the champion team of T20 World Cup 2024. He also got a chance to play continuously. Due to this game, he has now managed to make a comeback in the ODI team as well.

Special series for Rohit-Virat

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are playing an ODI series in Sri Lanka after 7 years. Earlier in September 2017, both these players played an ODI series in Sri Lanka. At the same time, this is the first international match of these two players after the T20 World Cup 2024 and after the 2023 ODI World Cup, both these players have come to play in the ODI format for the first time.

Playing 11 of both teams

India's playing XI- Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka's playing XI- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samavikrama, Charit Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Welalage, Akila Dhananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Siraj.

Playing 11 of both teams

India's playing XI- Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shivam Dubey, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj.

Sri Lanka's playing XI- Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Sadeera Samavikrama, Charit Asalanka, Janith Liyanage, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Welalage, Akila Dhananjaya, Asitha Fernando, Mohammed Siraj.