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A big revelation coming from Indian cricketing circles suggests that India’s star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya has informed BCCI about pulling out from the ODI squad against Sri Lanka due to personal reasons.
However, he will most likely be captaining Team India in the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting 27 July. Moreover, it has been understood that in his absence KL Rahul will be taking over his role for the ODI series.
The reason for his absence, which remains a mystery, is yet to be revealed.
Hardik Pandya To Not Be A Part Of ODI Squad vs Sri Lanka
Hardik Pandya, who is coming off one of the highest highs of his career, has had quite the last six months. From being humiliated by the people to being surrounded by chants of his name, he has been an excellent clutch player and the master of his script.
While we await an official statement, let’s take a look at the Probable XI if Pandya were to miss out the series:
India’s probable XI vs SL:
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh
