Hardik Pandya to Lead India in T20I Series Against Sri Lanka, KL Rahul to Captain in ODIs

According to sources, Hardik Pandya is expected to take over as captain of the Indian team in the T20I format, while KL Rahul will lead the team in ODIs. This decision comes after Rohit Sharma stepped down from T20I cricket following India's victorious ICC T20 World Cup campaign. Hardik Pandya's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup, where he scored 144 runs and took 11 wickets, has made him a strong candidate for the captaincy role. Meanwhile, KL Rahul's outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, where he scored 386 runs, has earned him the opportunity to lead the team in ODIs. The appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the new head coach of the Indian men's team was also announced recently.