Ahead of the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, India suffers from a major injury scare as the Indian skipper Virat Kohli was hit on his little finger while training in the nets at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. He got injured while taking a catch and the Indian team physio was seen applying spray-on fingers of Indian cricket team captain. Ravindra Jadeja was not present during the practice session as he arrived Guwahati only on Thursday. This is the first time in 22 months that the team is locking horns with the Sri Lankans. India vs Sri Lanka Dream11 Team Prediction: Tips to Pick Best Playing XI With All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for IND vs SL 1st T20I Match 2020.

The last time the two teams met each other was during the CWC 2019 where India went on to win the game by seven wickets. All thanks to the performances of Jasprit Bumrah who snapped three wickets giving away 37 runs. Whereas, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul both scored a century in the game. KL Rahul made 111 runs whereas, Sharma made 103 runs. Talking about the current series, Rohit Shama has been rested for the three-match T20I series. India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I 2020: Posters, Placards and Banners Banned For IND vs SL Clash in Guwahati.

Whereas, Jasprit Bumrah who had been away from cricket from about three months due to stress fracture makes a comeback. Bumrah announced his comeback by rattling the stumps during the practice session of the Indian team. Shikhar Dhawan had recently undergone a thumb injury will also make a comeback in the three-match series.

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