IND vs SL: India's Predicted Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test

After registering a 3-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka, India would look to replicate a similar result in the two-match Test series against the same opposition. India will be playing the series under the leadership of a new captain in Rohit Sharma. The first Test is scheduled to be played at IS Bindra Stadium from 4^th March to 8^th March 2022.

He would be looking to start his Test captaincy career on a positive note. In this article, we take a look at the predicted playing XI of the Indian Cricket Team for the first Test against Sri Lanka.

IND vs SL: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Sri Lanka, India vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test

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Middle-Order: Virat Kohli, Shubhman Gill, Hanuma Vihari, and Rishabh Pant

In the absence of Cheteshwar Pujara and Rahane, Virat Kohli could come at number three and Shubhman Gill at four. It also gives the opportunity for Hanuma Vihari to cement his position in the Test side. It will be interesting to see how he fares with the bat in the series. Besides, Rishabh Pant will be making his return to the team after being rested in the T20 series.

All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravindra Jadeja will be making his return to the Test side, having fully recovered from his injury. He performed admirably in the T20 series and would be looking to replicate similar performances in the Test series as well. Jasprit Bumrah gave an update on Ashwin’s fitness in the recent press conference. Ashwin is likely to make the cut for the first Test.

Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kuldeep Yadav

The pitch in Mohali is likely to assist more to the spinners than the pacers. Thus, team India might opt to go for a third spinner in Kuldeep Yadav. In the pace department, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are likely to make the cut.