Gautam Gambhir Shakes Up Indian Cricket Ahead of IND vs SL Series; Several Players Axed Unjustly !

New Delhi - Team India's squad announcement for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour has set off a storm in the cricketing world with Gautam Gambhir stepping in as the new head coach. However, his tenure has begun with significant controversy as several players find themselves sidelined without clear reasons, leaving fans and experts alike questioning the selection criteria.

Yuzvendra Chahal, who played a pivotal role in the T20 World Cup squad, has surprisingly been omitted for the Zimbabwe tour and now finds himself out of contention for this series. Similarly, the selectors have shown the exit door to Mukesh Kumar and Abhishek Sharma. There's lingering hope for Ishan Kishan's return, while the talented Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings remains overlooked.

The rationale behind these exclusions remains a mystery, leaving cricket enthusiasts searching for answers. Critics argue that the selections seem to favor those who shine on social media rather than consistent performers on the field. The decision not to appoint Hardik Pandya as the T20 team captain has also raised eyebrows among fans.

India's T20 Squad Against Sri Lanka:

- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav ,  Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

- Players : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohammad Siraj

India's ODI Squad for Sri Lanka Tour:

- Captain: Rohit Sharma    Vice-Captain: Shubman Gill

- Players: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Riyan Parag, Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Harshit Rana

The upcoming series against Sri Lanka, scheduled amidst growing excitement, will test India's resolve under Gambhir's new coaching era and shed light on the controversial team selection decisions.