Rohit is not expected to make many changes in the eleven but Axar Patel, who is the most experienced spinner in the squad, might get to bowl alongside Chahal.
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Dhawan was the top-scorer for India as he blasted 90 off 49 balls studded with six boundaries and as many sixes.
The India captain also believed that the batsmen could have added a few more runs to the target towards the end on a flat Colombo deck.
Perera's brilliant 66 off 37 balls and some crucial contributions from the middle-order helped Sri Lanka beat India.
In the absence of senior bowlers, the Indian attack looked pedestrian as Sri Lanka chased down a stiff 175-run target with nine balls to spare, as Kusal played a match-winning knock of 66 runs off just 37 balls.
The BCCI has confirmed that the "situation is perfectly normal in Colombo" where the tournament is taking place, hours before India were to take on the hosts in the opening fixture of Nidahas Trophy at Premadasa Stadium.
The inexperienced Indian bowling attack was left stunned by Kusal Perera's brutal onslaught as Sri Lanka romped to a five-wicket win in the Nidahas T20 Trophy opener in Colombo on Tuesday.
BCCI acting-president CK Khanna has said that the Sri Lanka Cricket board has assured that there will be no comprise on the security of the Indian players.
Rohit Sharma insisted that Nidahas Trophy tri-nation tournament is crucial to the team's progress.
In the familiar territory of Premadasa Stadium, India skipper Rohit will love to come out all guns blazing in the company of Shikhar Dhawan in the first match of Nidahas T20 trophy against Sri Lanka.
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Unadkat, who returned with figures of 1/33 in Johannesburg and 2/42 in Centurion, said that the South Africa tour was a good learning curve for him.
Shakib Al Hasan has been replaced by batsman Litton Das in the squad, which will now be led by Mahmudullah. Bangladesh will play their first match against India on March 8.
For the former skipper, any all-rounder should be strong in one of the two skill sets and for him Pandya is primarily a batting all-rounder.
Hooda was first picked in the Indian squad for the three-match bilateral T20 series versus Sri Lanka held last December at home, but did not get a game.
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Anushka starrer and Prosit Roy directed Pari hit the theatres on Friday but Kohli is said to have watched the film along with Anushka's family at a special screening in Mumbai and has been left gobsmacked.
Lately, the 27-year old all-rounder has fared reasonably well in the domestic circuit especially in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare tournament, he showcased his hitting prowess with quite a few crucial cameos for Tamil Nadu.
The 34-year old has struggled with his form and fitness since his return and has been unable to prove his worth in the team.
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