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 4th March to 8th 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
Openers: Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal
Rohit Sharma has been in outstanding form as far as Test Cricket is concerned. He was India’s highest run-getter in the Tests in 2021. The Indian skipper missed the tour of South Africa due to injury. He will be making his return in Tests ahead of the first Test in IS Bindra Stadium. In the absence of KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal is likely to open the batting alongside the Indian captain.