Here’s a look at the possible T20I XI for the Sri Lanka series, as was predicted by Aadya Sharma of Wisden India:Openers: Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi ShawSeparated by 14 years but united in their approach to pile on the big runs at the top, Dhawan and Shaw, the two openers at Delhi Capitals, are likely to be first-choice picks for Sri Lanka. The reliable and solid Dhawan, India’s third-highest run-getter in T20Is, perfectly complements Shaw’s fiery style in the powerplays. All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Rahul TewatiaThe Pandya brothers have been integral cogs in the Mumbai Indians line-up, lighting up the death overs with their big-hitting (both have a strike rate of 135+). Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Rahul Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Varun ChakravarthyIn the spin section, Rahul Chahar and Varun Chakravarthy compensate for the lack of experience with a unique flair, combining an array of variations with their attacking lines. Both had an economy of less than eight in IPL 2021 and were the most successful spinners for their respective teams.

Source: The Nation May 14, 2021 21:01 UTC