The Virat Kohli-led squad will return to the field for the first time since the World Cup heartbreak last month, as they take on the West Indies for the first of the three-match T20I series on Saturday.
In total, 19 men have been retained for the upcoming contract year which runs from July 1 this year to June 30 next year including first-timers Fabian Allen, Nicholas Pooran and Oshane Thomas.
After the 23-run win, Sri Lanka are now placed at the sixth spot on the points table with 8 points from 8 matches.
Lara was admitted to a city hospital after complaining of chest pain. The former West Indies captain said he felt uneasy after an extended workout session in the morning.
The West Indies legend was admitted to the Global Hospital in Mumbai after complaining of discomfort during an event.
Brian Lara said he would not opt for the counter-attacking game against Jasprit Bumrah but just try and rotate the strike of each ball.
Steve Smith, who returned to the national set-up earlier this month, posted 76 off 82 balls as Australia chased down the 230-run target with more than 11 overs to spare against West Indies.
Australia cruised to victory in their first of the three warm-up ties against the West Indies.
The West Indian explosive batsman was impressive for the Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League this year.
Tamim Iqbal shined with the bat as Bangladesh crushed the Windies side in the ongoing tri-nation series in Ireland by 8 wickets.
The West Indies cricket board has named Chris Gayle the deputy to Jason Holder for World Cup 2019.
The 39-year-old expressed his gratitude to the people of the Caribbean for their support through this series and his career.
Also making his comeback to the squad is Ashley Nurse, who picked up a pectoral muscle injury during the fourth ODI against India in November 2018.
Windies T20 skipper Carlos Braithwaite was absolutely livid after watching the replays on the big screen and insisted on using the DRS to review it.
The West Indies collapsed around Hope, who carried the bat throughout the innings for his fourth ton to steer the side to 198/9.
The ICC announced the suspension Friday after Gabriel pleaded guilty to making deliberate physical contact with Bangladesh opening batsman Imrul Kayes.
India won the toss and opted to bowl in the first T20 International against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday.
India to lock horns against West Indies in the series decider after 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series. Virat Kohli and company will look to continue their good overall performance from the Mumbai ODI where they thrashed the visitors by 224 runs.
Asked if they have any special plans to counter Indian captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Pothas said the focus is not just on the in-form duo.
India will look to find the 'perfect' balance in their playing eleven when they take on a resurgent West Indies in the fourth ODI in Mumbai on Monday.
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