Shikhar Dhawan is leading the limited-overs team in Sri Lanka in the absence of Virat Kohli, who is currently with the Test squad in England.
The 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman sustained a thigh muscle injury on July 2 during Surrey's match against Kent in the domestic T20 tournament. That first Test starts at Trent Bridge on August 4.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were pictured roaming in the streets of London during their break after the WTC Final, with the latter being accompanied by Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty's brother, Ahan Shetty. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, meanwhile, made a return to cricket with a stint with County side Surrey.
Delhi youngster Anuj Rawat recollected his experience of meeting Virat Kohli as a youngster, and said that he wants to play under the Indian captain at the international level.
The team here is being led by opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan and features half a dozen uncapped players.
Alastair Cook pointed out the one big weakness in the Indian batting lineup for the Test series against England.
There were questions on the depth of the bench when the squad was announced last month. And Gill's injury has made things worse.
Former West Indies pace bowler and commentator Michael Holding feels he has seen a huge transformation in the Indian team's fitness levels in comparison to 70s and 80s.
The players have a three-week break before they reassemble in the UK on July 14 for the five Tests against England beginning in Nottingham from August 4.
Prasad, who has represented India in six Tests and 17 ODIs, named his three best selection decisions during his tenure as chief selector of Indian team.
While the three-match ODI series starts on July 13, it is expected that Indian team will have match simulation practice (situational training) after individual sessions.
Sai Kisore feels that his overall game awareness has got better having spent considerable time at the CSK nets.
The Indian squad is taking part in an intra-squad match in Southampton, which will be the venue for the final of the WTC against New Zealand.
Krishnappa Gowtham earned his India call-up for the limited-overs tour to Sri Lanka on Thursday.
The 24-year-old from Maharashtra is one of the six uncapped players named in the 20-member squad for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.
Shikhar Dhawan has been named the captain of the side, while experienced pacer Bhuvneswhar Kumar will be the vice-captain on the tour.
Indian selectors are expected to pick plenty of fringe players for the limited overs tour with Shikhar Dhawan and Hardik Pandya in the fray for leading the side.
Team India arrived in United Kingdom last week and will take part in training session later today.
The official kit of Team India was unveiled by the Hon’ble Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mr. Kiren Rijiju in the presence of IOA President, Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra and Secretary General Mr. Rajeev Mehta.
The pacer said that he wants to make a place in the Indian team on the back of his hard work and performances. He said that he will continue to put on the heavy shifts with the aim to make a comeback in the international side.
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