It’s difficult to select between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, both of them are match winners: Rohit Sharma

Prior to the first ODI between India and Sri Lanka on August 2 in Colombo, captain Rohit Sharma is facing a challenging situation. Rishabh Pant is back in the ODI lineup for the first time since his tragic injury in 2022, and he will be pushing to make the starting XI. However, KL Rahul was deemed to have cemented his status in the long term after his outstanding performance in the ODI World Cup 2023, where he scored 452 runs in 11 matches. But following Pant’s return, Rohit left the door open, which can cost Rahul his position.

The Indian skipper referred to both cricket players as “match-winners” and said that while it is tough to choose only one, he is content to have so many possibilities. With Virat Kohli batting at number three and Shreyas Iyer batting at number four, Rohit is anticipated to open with Shubman Gill. There is competition for the number five place as Rahul and Pant are vying for it. Axar Patel is scheduled to play at number seven, and Shivam Dube is expected to play at number six.

It’s challenging to decide between Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul. Each is a match winner in their own special way.

However, it’s a pleasant problem, and I like that kind of problem,” Rohit stated during the news conference held before the game.

Every new coaching configuration results in something unique: Rohit Sharma

Gautam Gambhir, Rohit’s erstwhile colleague, just become the head coach of the national team. The squad hopes to replicate its T20I series victory over Sri Lanka in the ODI series, which it won handily under his leadership. Regarding Gambhir’s decision to join the national squad, Rohit stated that the former cricket player will offer a unique perspective and a wealth of knowledge.

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“Gautam Gambhir has a long history of cricket play. Prior to joining the Indian team, he worked with other teams. Together, we engaged in some cricket play. Every fresh coaching configuration brings with it something new, according to Rohit.