
The Indian cricket team will kick-start the new year with a T20I Series against Sri Lanka starting on January 3 (Tuesday). Hardik Pandya has been handed the reins for the T20I series. This T20I series is expected to be exciting as both teams are evenly matched.
All eyes would be on Wanindu Hasaranga as his 4 overs are quite decisive. The skipper Dasun Shanaka should use Hasaranga in 3 spells where he has the gift of picking wickets and at the same time he can also throw some lusty blows at the end of the innings.
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Hardik Pandya on Test Cricket
Hardik Pandya interacted with the media ahead of the 1st T20I match against Sri Lanka and was asked about his return to Test Cricket. “Let me be completely into the blues first, then I’ll look at the whites. I know the language of hard work. I’ve been thrown here and there. The only thing that has gotten me back is my hard work. How I’m going to make it is through hard work. Keep working hard; make sure I take care of my body. said Hardik Pandaya.
“Injuries and everything that goes with it. I can not change it. But I’m very confident in everything I’ve done. I believe in my processes that brought me here. Also in the future I will make sure that I give my body enough chance to be at its best. he added.
Uphill task for Sri Lanka
The island nation’s ultra-attacking approach could be risky for them. A lot will depend on how the middle hitters like Asalanka and Rajapaksa do as they have a knack for playing long and effective strokes for the team as the openers will not lay a solid foundation for the team every time.

Skipper Hardik Pandya should hit No. 4 or No. 5 as he is someone who can make an impact in the middle overs phase. All eyes would be on Yuzvendra Chahal as the spinner did not play against Bangladesh which came as quite a surprise.
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